NASA invites astronaut applications till Dec 3, pays ₹1.5 crore

NASA is accepting astronaut applications until December 3, its USAJOBS posting says, offering a salary of $164,395 (around ₹1.5 crore) a year. Applicants must be US citizens with a master's degree in a STEM field or an approved alternative and three years of experience. NASA picked 10 astronauts from over 8,000 applicants in its last selection, announced in September 2025.