Trump Offers to Cover Overtime Pay for Stranded Astronauts
President Trump promises to fund overtime for astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore after their extended stay of 286 days in space, amid concerns over limited compensation.
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President Trump stated he would personally pay the overtime for astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were stranded in space for 286 days on a NASA mission. The astronauts were supposed to spend only eight days onboard the International Space Station, but safety issues delayed their return. They were only eligible for a $5 daily incidental allowance, prompting Trump's offer during a press briefing. Elon Musk's SpaceX later successfully rescued the astronauts, who splashed down off Florida's coast. Concerns over their health and the implications of the extended mission were discussed.
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The astronauts' mission extended due to mechanical issues with their spacecraft, which prevented them from returning on schedule.
The astronauts received a $5 per day incidental allowance, totaling $1,430 for their 286 days in space.
The astronauts were rescued by Elon Musk's SpaceX using a Crew Dragon capsule.
President Trump's offer to pay overtime was in response to learning that the astronauts did not receive overtime pay and were only eligible for a daily incidental allowance.
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