space but for those that do it is extremely dangerous. So how much are astronauts paid for the job?You can’t start your career as an astronaut, you have to have had years of experience before you get the chance to leave the Earth.Astronauts typically begin their careers as test pilots, flying super fast jets.They need to have three years’ experience doing this, or log 1,000 hours.Not only this, but they also need to have a master's degree in science, engineering, or maths, and then they must pass a demanding selection process.Prospective astronauts must be able to pass a gruelling physical exam, and then undergo interviews where their leadership, teamwork and communications skills will be carefully assessed.
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