How Much NASA Could Pay Sunita Williams For 9-Month Space Stay

Mar 18, 2025 Sumaya Rathour

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore spent nine months in space due to technical issues.

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Astronauts earn regular pay, with a small daily stipend for incidentals during missions.

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Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are classified under the GS-15 pay grade.

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Their total earnings for the mission are expected to be around $94,998 - $123,152.

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SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully launched to bring astronauts back to Earth.

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