As entrepreneurs like SpaceX founder Elon Musk launch increasingly powerful orcall for a new space raceand prepare to send astronauts into orbit for the first time, it’s an exciting time to think of joining NASA’s ranks. But to apply to be an astronaut, you must first pass a stringent list of requirements, including being a US citizen, having an accredited college degree in science, engineering, or mathematics, and three years of professional experience or 1, hours piloting a jet aircraft under your belt. Then you have to go through a grueling selection process that is about 74 times harder than getting into Harvard University: NASA selects a new astronaut class once every couple of years, and picked only 12 olt 18, applicants in satronauts So how much does NASA compensate its astronauts for their experience, extensive training, and moneey to risk their lives mobey explore space? Such grades are used to determine how much white-collar career employees are paid across many go...