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For Astronaut, the top level of the Military career track in The Sims 3, see Military.

Two astronauts at work.

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"Who doesn't dream of going to space? Become an astronaut and the galaxy will be your playground."

The  Astronaut career is one of the career tracks in The Sims 4 base game.  It has two branches: Space Ranger and Interstellar Smuggler.

Ideal Mood: Focused/Energized

Daily Task: Play Chess/Work Out/Space Mission

Position Levels

After being promoted from Astronaut, Sims will be able to choose one of the two career paths, Space Ranger or Interstellar Smuggler branch.

File:Astronaut Thumbnail.png Astronaut Career Levels
1) Intern
<sim name>'s always had dreams about exploring the cosmos, walking among the stars, and discovering places unknown. His/Her journey begins here, in the file room, categorizing expense reports.	§26/hour	No Bonus
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
	Performance Factors
	None
Perks: Astro Solar System Light
2) Module Cleaner
Little-known fact: Space is an absolutely filthy place. When the shuttles return, guess who gets to hose them down and scrub off the gunk? <sim name> hopes the goo is just dirt and not some incurable form of Oozing Space Measles.	§34/hour	Bonus: §581
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 12:00 - 21:00
	Performance Factors
	Logic: 2
Perks: Astro Model Rocket
3) Technician
<sim name> doesn't think of himself/herself as just a glorified mechanic. The shuttle costs billions of Simoleons, and any screw-ups would cost lives. He/She's more like a glorified engineer.	§54/hour	Bonus: §657
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 13:00 - 21:00
	Performance Factors
	Logic: 3
	Fitness : 2
Perks: Star Seeker Original Blueprints
4) Command Center Lead
Guiding virtual rockets into place, analyzing the movements of blinking dots on a computer screen, running simulations.... Looks like all those hours <sim name> spent playing video games are paying off!	§71/hour	§869
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 14:00 - 22:00
	Performance Factors
	Logic: 4
	Fitness 3
Perks: Portable Galaxy Lightshow
5) Low-Orbit Specialist
Low orbit is where the real action is - satellites, space stations, space walks, daredevils attempting to break the world record for high-altitude parachuting. If something goes wrong, it's also the closest place to breathable air, while is why <sim name> likes it.	§96/hour	§1,130
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
	Performance Factors
	Logic 5
	Fitness 4
Perks: Mission Control
6) Space Cadet
<sim name> was hoping that if he/she "accidentally" derailed a shuttle-board "simulation" he/she might be able to launch the shuttle and get to space... but it turns out that actual spacecraft are pretty well-secured. That's good, because <sim name> is still learning how to brake and star park.	§104/hour	§1,299
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 06:00 - 16:00
	Performance Factors
	Logic: 5
	Fitness: 6
	Perks: Salyut Aeronaut Chair, New clothing items
7) Astronaut
This is it: Astronaut. The best of the best. The heroic few. The job kids want to be when they grow up that they still want to be as adults. <sim name> will now go boldly into the great beyond to explore the secrets of the universe and eat weird freeze-dried ice cream	§119/hour	§1,689
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 08:00 - 18:00
	Performance Factors
	Logic: 6
	Fitness: 7
	Perks: Build Your Own Rocket Kit and Space Energy drink recipe or The Monolith and Alien Juice drink recipe

Space Ranger

Two Space Rangers at work.

"Space is wild and unruly - a bit too unruly. Taking a post in the Plant Patrol ensures that space remains safe for future generations."

Astronaut Career Levels - Space Ranger Branch
8) Planet Patrol
<sim name>'s drawn a pretty good beat. He/She's patrolling planet Illustria, which is scenic and upscale, with nice shops and restaurants. Luckily, he didn't get the Bloodwar planet, which is also pretty scenic but has fewer restaurants.	§179/hour	§1,790
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
	Performance Factors
	Rocket Science: 2
	Fitness : 8
	Perks: Astro-Bunny Beyond Infinity
9) Sheriff of the Stars
This here galaxy's <sim name>'s jurisdiction now. Even-handed with the punishment and generous with the attitude, he/she don't take no nonsense from alien punks, no matter how many tentacles or ocular cavities or rows of teeth they have. Also, he/she gets to talk like a sheriff!	§297/hour	§3,149
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 10:00 - 17:00
	Performance Factors
	Rocket Science 4
	Fitness: 10
	Perks: Apollo Rocketship, New clothing items, Unlocks "Heroic Deeds Headquarters" room
10) Space Ranger
When the universe is in danger, one man/woman gets the call; <sim name>, Space Ranger! With his/her stout heart, keen wits, and a phozoplasmic Warp Parck strapped to his/her back. Ranger <sim name> defends the known galaxies from evil!	§422/hour	§4,567
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 10:00 - 17:00
	Performance Factors
	None
Perks: None

Interstellar Smuggler

Two interstellar smugglers at work.

"The Sim who wrangles the most of the stars takes advantage of the ungoverned frontier. Take any job - even if it doesn't touch the ground."

Astronaut Career Levels - Interstellar Smuggler Branch
8) Moon Mercenary
Any ranger who's quick with a laser can make more Simoleons in private security than serving the public good. <sim name> protects galactic warlords, exterminates caba;s of tribal terrorists, and helps corrupt governments maintain plausible deniability.	§221/hour	§1,790
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 16:00 - 00:00
	Performance Factors
	Rocket Science 2
	Fitness 8
	Perks: Zero-G Training Bag
9) Alien Goods Trader
Want the horn of an endangered zygax? How about a quilt handmade from 2,000 tiny Q505Bs? Maybe just a few Gibsonian chill-out pods for the big party next weekend? <sim name> doesn't ask qustions. He/She just makes it happen.	§328/hour	§3,865
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 16:00 - 23:00
	Performance Factors
	Rocket Science 4
	Fitness: 10
	Perks: Retro Rocketship, unlocks "Traffic Control Room" room
10) Interstellar Smuggler
There's no trade route too treacherous, no cargo too controversial for <sim name> to covertly ship across the universe and into her customers' covetous hands. Capitalism is capitalism. An a 2000% markup is a 2000% markup.	§454/hour	§5.025
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 14:00 - 23:00
	Performance Factors
	None
Perks: None