Astronaut Career Guide

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In the Sims 4 Astronaut Career, you can aim for the stars literally!
Choose between becoming a Space Ranger or an Interstellar Smuggler, build your own rocket, and explore the galaxy!
Learn all about promotions, rewards, and which path might suit your Sim best.

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How to Start

In the Astronaut Career, your Sim will level up by working on Logic and Fitness while preparing for space adventures.
At Level 7, you’ll get to pick between two exciting branches:

Space Ranger – Noble protector of the galaxy
Interstellar Smuggler – High-risk, high-reward outlaw of the stars

Note: This is a rabbit hole career, meaning your Sim disappears while at work.

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Important Tips

• Rocket Access: You’ll get a free rocket later, but you can buy one anytime for §5,000 + §1,000 to construct under Buy > Skills > Rocketry.
• Mood Boost: Always go to work Energized to improve job performance!
• Space Missions: Exploring space is NOT locked behind this career any Sim with a rocket can travel!
• Watch Daily Tasks: Focus on the correct space missions, logic, or fitness activities depending on your career stage.

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Astronaut Career Levels 1–7

Level	Title	Wage	Daily Task	Rewards
1	Intern	§26/hr	Play Chess	Enthuse About Space Interaction
2	Module Cleaner	§34/hr	Play Chess	§581 Bonus, Astro Solar System Light
3	Technician	§54/hr	Play Chess	§756 Bonus, Astro Model Rocket
4	Command Center Lead	§71/hr	Work Out	§869 Bonus, Star Seeker Blueprints
5	Low-Orbit Specialist	§96/hr	Work Out	§1,130 Bonus, Portable Galaxy Lightshow
6	Space Cadet	§104/hr	Work Out	§1,299 Bonus, Mission Control
7	Astronaut	§119/hr	Work Out	§1,689 Bonus, Salyut Aeronaut Chair

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Space Ranger Branch (Level 8–10)

Level	Title	Wage	Daily Task	Rewards
8	Planet Patrol	§179/hr	Space Mission	§1,790 Bonus, Build Your Own Rocket Kit
9	Sheriff of the Stars	§297/hr	Space Mission	§3,194 Bonus, Astro-Bunny Beyond Infinity
10	Space Ranger	§422/hr	Space Mission	§4,567 Bonus, New Clothes

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Interstellar Smuggler Branch (Level 8–10)

Level	Title	Wage	Daily Task	Rewards
8	Moon Mercenary	§201/hr	Space Mission	§1,790 Bonus, The Monolith, Alien Juice Recipe
9	Alien Goods Trader	§299/hr	Space Mission	§3,865 Bonus, Zero-G Training Bag
10	Interstellar Smuggler	§413/hr	Space Mission	§1,790 Bonus, Retro Rocket Ship

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Final Thoughts

While the Astronaut Career offers excellent pay and cool space gear, the fact that any Sim can build a rocket and explore space without the career makes it feel a little less exclusive.
Still, it’s perfect for Sims who love adventure, science, and the thrill of the unknown!

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