Astronaut
Two Astronauts at work.
- For Astronaut, the top level of the Military career track in The Sims 3, see Military.
The Astronaut career is one of the career tracks from The Sims 4 base game. After being promoted from level seven, Sims will be able to choose one of the two career paths: Space Ranger or Interstellar Smuggler.
Career Levels[]
Description: "Who doesn't dream of going to space? Become an astronaut and the galaxy will be your playground."
 Astronaut Career Levels
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| Workplace: SpaceY | ||
| 1) Intern | ||
| <sim first 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 | S M T W R F S |
| Ideal Mood: Focused | ||
| Promotion Tasks: None |
Daily Task: Play Chess | |
| Bonus: None | Pension: §100/day | |
| 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 first name> hopes the goo is just dirt and not some incurable form of Oozing Space Measles. | §34/hour | S M T W R F S |
| Ideal Mood: Focused | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 2 Logic Skill |
Daily Task: Play Chess | |
| Bonus: §581; Astro Solar System Light | Pension: §131/day | |
| 3) Technician | ||
| <sim first 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 | S M T W R F S |
| Ideal Mood: Focused | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 3 Logic Skill Reach Level 2 Fitness Skill |
Daily Task: Play Chess | |
| Bonus: §756; Astro Model Rocket; Point Out Constellations interaction | Pension: §166/day | |
| 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 first name> spent playing video games are paying off! | §71/hour | S M T W T F S |
| Ideal Mood: Energized | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 4 Logic Skill Reach Level 3 Fitness Skill |
Daily Task: Work Out | |
| Bonus: §869; Star Seeker Original Blueprints; Track Satellites on the telescope | Pension: §194/day | |
| 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 first name> likes it. | §96/hour | S M T W T F S |
| Ideal Mood: Energized | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 5 Logic Skill Reach Level 4 Fitness Skill |
Daily Task: Work Out | |
| Bonus: §1,130; Portable Galaxy Lightshow | Pension: §222/day | |
| 6) Space Cadet | ||
| <sim first 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 first name> is still learning how to space brake and star park. | §104/hour | S M T W T F S |
| Ideal Mood: Energized | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 5 Logic Skill Reach Level 6 Fitness Skill |
Daily Task: Work Out | |
| Bonus: §1,299; Mission Control | Pension: §267/day | |
| 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 first name> will now go boldly into that great beyond to explore the secrets of the universe and eat weird freeze-dried ice cream. | §119/hour | S M T W T F S |
| Ideal Mood: Energized | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 6 Logic Skill Reach Level 7 Fitness Skill |
Daily Task: Work Out | |
| Bonus: §1,689; Salyut Aeronaut Chair; New Clothes | Pension: §306/day | |
Space Ranger Branch[]
Two Space Rangers at work.
Description: "Space is wild and unruly - a bit too unruly. Taking a post in the Planet Patrol ensures that space remains safe for future generations."
 Astronaut Career Levels - Space Ranger Branch
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| Workplace: SpaceY | ||
| 8) Planet Patrol | ||
| <sim first 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/she didn't get the Bloodwar planet, which is also pretty scenic but has fewer restaurants. | §179/hour | S M T W T F S |
| Ideal Mood: Energized | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 2 Rocket Science Skill Reach Level 8 Fitness Skill |
Daily Task: Space Mission | |
| Bonus: §1,790; Build Your Own Rocket Kit; Space Energy drink recipe | Pension: §490/day | |
| 9) Sheriff of the Stars | ||
| This here galaxy's <sim first 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 now [sic] many tentacles or ocular cavities or rows of teeth they have. Also, he/she gets to talk like a sheriff! | §297/hour | S M T W T F S |
| Ideal Mood: Energized | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 4 Rocket Science Skill Max Fitness Skill to Level 10 |
Daily Task: Space Mission | |
| Bonus: §3,149; Astro-Bunny Beyond Infinity | Pension: §712/day | |
| 10) Space Ranger | ||
| When the universe is in danger, one man/woman gets the call: <sim first name>, Space Ranger! With his/her stout heart, keen wits, and a phozoplasmic Warp Pack strapped to his/her back, Ranger <sim first name> defends the known galaxies from evil! | §422/hour | S M T W T F S |
| Ideal Mood: Energized | ||
| Promotion Tasks: None |
Daily Task: Space Mission | |
| Bonus: §4,567; Apollo Rocketship; New Clothes; unlocks "Heroic Deeds Headquarters" styled room | Pension: §1012 | |
Interstellar Smuggler Branch[]
Two Interstellar Smugglers at work.
Description: "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
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| Workplace: SpaceY | ||
| 8) Moon Mercenary | ||
| Any ranger who's quick with a laser can make more Simoleons in private security than serving the public good. <sim first name> protects galactic warlords, exterminates cabals of tribal terrorists, and helps corrupt governments maintain plausible deniability. | §201/hour | S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Energized | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 2 Rocket Science Skill Reach Level 8 Fitness Skill |
Daily Task: Space Mission | |
| Bonus: §1,790; The Monolith; Alien Juice drink recipe | Pension: Unknown | |
| 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 first name> doesn't ask questions. He/She just makes it happen. | §299/hour | S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Energized | ||
| Promotion Tasks: Reach Level 4 Rocket Science Skill Max Fitness Skill to Level 10 |
Daily Task: Space Mission | |
| Bonus: §3,865; Zero-G Training Bag | Pension: Unknown | |
| 10) Interstellar Smuggler | ||
| There's no trade route too treacherous, no cargo too controversial for <sim first name> to covertly ship across the universe and into his/her customers' covetous hands. Capitalism is capitalism. And a 2000% markup is a 2000% markup. | §413/hour | S M T W T F S |
| Hours: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM | ||
| Ideal Mood: Energized | ||
| Promotion Tasks: None |
Daily Task: Space Mission | |
| Bonus: §5,025; Retro Rocketship; unlocks "Traffic Control Room" styled room | Pension: Unknown | |
Sims in the Astronaut Career[]
- Liberty Lee - Module Cleaner
- Arturo Linh - Cammand Center Lead
Trivia[]
- The Interstellar Smuggler level has the highest total earning per week of all jobs, at §14,868/week.
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