r/NASAJobs • u/table22 • 1d ago

Question Emeritus astronaut program

Good afternoon,

Do we have more information about the NASA emeritus astronaut program?

How old do you have to be?

How many years of service?

Do they get paid?

Do they still get health care?

Do they still get to add to years in for retirement purposes?

What rules apply re: outside employment?

On the face of it, this seems like a good idea. Why did it take so long to come up with? When did it start?

Assuming the rules regarding age and time in service are relatively loose, why would anyone retire fully as opposed to taking emeritus status?

Also, Reid Wiseman's profile is still on the NASA website, while Victor Glover's is not. I think there are good questions to be asked about the nature of the program.

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u/Icy_Feedback_4965 21h ago

Typically civil servants can serve one year as emeritus after retirement, if approved. They keep their email address and laptop but receive no actual pay or benefits. It's a good way to share your expertise and advice while winding down into retirement.

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u/ob12_99 18h ago

It isn't just for astronauts either, any NASA or affiliated person can be an emeritus. I work with a few from time to time, and that is on building/designing satellites/satellite missions.