People love to joke that astronauts get paid in “space money,” but the truth is way more earthbound. NASA astronauts are federal employees, and their pay looks a lot like any other government salary — ...

NASA astronaut requirements 2026: Becoming a NASA astronaut is a challenging journey. Applicants need specific degrees and experience. Training lasts two years, covering survival, robotics, and flying ...

As NASA prepared astronauts for its second mission into space, National Geographic had exclusive behind-the-scenes access for the intense and out-of-this-world training these pioneers underwent.

Rebecca Lawler used to be a hurricane hunter, flying directly into storms to collect crucial data. Imelda Muller was an undersea medical officer, staying at dangerous depths in hyperbaric chambers for ...