Astronauts can make money from their adventures the same way presidents do: 1. After the job is over and they retire 2. By making personal appearances or writi

Astronauts can make money from their adventures the same way presidents do: 1. After the job is over and they retire 2. By making personal appearances or writing a book Presidents generally don't take mementos on official state trips so they can sell them on eBay when they get back.