NASA has released the schedule of key activities for MAX POWER, an aerospace expo and air show taking place near Kennedy Space Center in Florida from November 6 to 8, 2026.
NASA has announced the main events and media opportunities for MAX POWER, described as America’s newest aerospace expo and air show. The three-day event will run from Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8, at locations on and near the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The event will bring together NASA and external collaborators to showcase aircraft, autonomous vehicles, technologies and other developments shaping the future of air and space exploration. NASA will display its quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft, while agency partners will present Moon rovers, spacecraft and other technologies.
MAX POWER will also mark the culmination of NASA’s recent Inspiration Tour, which featured multiple flyovers highlighting the agency’s aircraft fleet. The latest event schedule is available on NASA’s official MAX POWER website.
Public Events to Feature Astronauts, Scientists and Aerospace Experts
The expo will offer visitors opportunities to meet NASA leadership, astronauts, engineers, scientists and other subject matter experts. The family-friendly public events will open their gates at 9 a.m. EST on November 7 and 8.
NASA will also share updates throughout the weekend, including a news conference at 5 p.m. on November 7 covering the latest developments in its Moon Base programme. Located near the lunar South Pole, the Moon Base is described by NASA as humanity’s first outpost for long-term lunar exploration.
The news conference will be streamed online through multiple platforms. Details about the broadcast are available on NASA’s live coverage page.
NASA’s MAX POWER Schedule for November 6
On Friday, November 6, NASA will offer media representatives one-on-one opportunities to preview the weekend’s MAX POWER activities. The sessions are scheduled from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the NASA Press Site.
Key Events on Saturday, November 7
Saturday’s programme will feature several NASA presentations, astronaut appearances and aircraft demonstrations.
- 10 a.m.: A Nuclear NASA media gathering at the UP.Summit Main Stage, featuring Cynthia Simmons, director of the Space Reactors Division.
- 11:30 a.m.: Opening air show remarks by NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson at the Air Dot Show Main Stage.
- 11:58 a.m.: An F-5 flyover during the Air Dot Show featuring NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
- 12:45 p.m.: A session titled Meet the Astronauts: NASA’s Artemis III Crew at the Air Dot Show Main Stage. Participants include NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, mission commander; ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, pilot; NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, mission specialist; and NASA astronaut Bob Hines, backup crew member. NASA will hold a media gathering with the crew immediately afterwards.
- 1:31 p.m.: A MiG-29 flyover featuring Isaacman.
- 2 p.m.: A presentation on NASA’s Roman Space Telescope at the Journey to Mars Theater inside the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Julie McEnery, senior project scientist for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope at NASA Goddard, will deliver remarks.
- 5 p.m.: A Moon Base news conference at the Press Site Auditorium. Participants include NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, Carlos García-Galán, manager of the Moon Base Program; Nicky Fox, associate administrator for Science at NASA Headquarters; and Dayna Ise, acting director of the Utility and Infrastructure Office of the Moon Base Program. NASA subject matter experts will be available for individual interviews following the announcement.
Sunday, November 8: X-59, Student Challenge and Astronaut Sessions
Sunday’s activities will include discussions about NASA’s X-59 aircraft, a student challenge announcement and additional astronaut appearances.
- 9 a.m.: An X-59 media gathering at the UP.Summit Exhibit Area, featuring Laurie Grindle, director of NASA’s Aeronautics Division; Peter Coen, NASA Quesst mission manager at NASA Langley; and Jim “Clue” Less, X-59 test pilot at NASA Armstrong.
- 10 a.m.: A student challenge announcement at the Rocket Garden in the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and Carlos García-Galán, manager of the Moon Base Program, will participate. NASA experts may be available for interviews. Media representatives interested in attending must contact Lauren Low by 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 5.
- 11:58 a.m.: An F-5 flyover during the Air Dot Show featuring Isaacman.
- 12:45 p.m.: A United States Space Academy session at the UP.Summit Main Stage, featuring NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson.
- 12:45 p.m.: A Meet the Astronauts: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 session at the Air Dot Show Main Stage, featuring NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway.
- 1:31 p.m.: A MiG-29 flyover featuring Isaacman.
NASA has closed media credentialing for MAX POWER. Approved media representatives must request interviews in advance. Seating for the Moon Base news conference is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Media representatives may also participate virtually.
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