NASA astronauts receive 'No Overtime': How much did Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore earn for their 9 extra months in space?

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spent 278 extra days on the International Space Station (ISS) due to a spacecraft malfunction. Despite their extended stay, they received no overtime pay, earning only a $5 per diem for incidentals, totaling $1,430 for 286 days. Their annual salary remains around $152,258, similar to other federal employees. While astronauts love their work, the financial compensation does not reflect the challenges they endure, raising questions about astronaut pay...