NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams were on an extended nine-month mission aboard the ISS due to technical issues. Despite the prolonged stay, their compensation remains standard as federal employees,

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to return from a nearly nine-month space mission. With curiosity surrounding their compensation, discover how NASA’s pay structure works and what additional earnings they may receive for their extended stay aboard the ISS.

The Crew-10 mission is a routine part of NASA's crew rotation schedule that ensures continuous scientific research and maintenance at the International Space Station. The Crew-10 mission was launched on March 15 at 7:03PM ET,