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Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth from International Space Station delayed yet again (www.cbsnews.com)
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[โ€“] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I assumed that the NASA astronaut corps have a standard salary whether the astronauts get to fly or not. Are they only paid while in space?

[โ€“] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago

Getting paid full 24/7 overtime, perhaps. Not that they don't deserve it.