Kennedy Space Center Hosts the MAX POWER Aerospace Exposition on November 7 and 8

Three Immersive Experiences at the Heart of Space Facilities

NASA will host the MAX POWER aerospace exposition at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on November 7 and 8, 2026. Organized for the 250th anniversary of the United States, this event offers visitors a collection of aviation and space innovations across three distinct experiences: the Air Dot Show featuring military flyovers and government presentations, a technology exhibition led by the UP. The Summit, plus guided bus excursions extending past the site's usual security boundaries.

The Inspiration Tour launched by the agency on September 13, featuring multiple fleet planes in sky shows, is continued by this gathering. In August, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated that the Kennedy Space Center is where America’s space accomplishments began, signifying two and a half centuries of technical advancement.

For visitors, gates open at 9:00 a.m. EST. The dedicated MAX POWER mobile app, for iOS and Android, offers access area maps, precise presentation schedules, and responses to commonly asked questions.

Aerial Demonstrations and Showcase of the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft

Held at the Kennedy Space Center Launch and Landing Facility, previously named the Shuttle Landing Facility, the aviation exhibition of the Air Dot Show runs throughout Saturday and Sunday. Although site access begins at 9:00 a.m., flight performances are concentrated between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The performance roster features the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerobatic team as well as coordinated passes by NASA and the Department of War.

These talks primarily spotlight NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft. Engineered to test supersonic aerodynamic configurations featuring reduced acoustic signatures, this craft intends to swap the conventional sonic boom for a softer thump upon crossing the sound barrier, thereby expanding prospects for future commercial overland supersonic travel.

Guests may also inspect unique planes from the agency’s fleet of support and research. The F-15, F-18, and T-38 jets alongside an ER-2 high-altitude observation plane are showcased, seen either during aerial demonstrations or in static ground displays.

Moon Base Program Updates and Scientific Presentations

Throughout the weekend, the lunar exploration program is highlighted through detailed progress updates and displays of ground support equipment, rovers, and spacecraft developed in partnership with NASA industry contractors.

Suzanne Bell, leading NASA's Behavioral Health and Performance Lab, presents at the Journey to Mars Theater within the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on November 7. Her talk, running from 1:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., covers how astronauts train physically and psychologically for long-duration lunar surface missions.

Carlos Garcia-Galan, who leads NASA's Moon Base program, delivers a presentation between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the primary venue of the UP. Summit Hangar. His session, named "Moon Base: Humanity's First Deep Space Outpost", details the technical roadmap required for creating a lasting human existence on the Moon's terrain.

Public Encounters with Artemis III and SpaceX Crew-12 Crews

Viewers may join live dialogues with active astronauts featured on the principal Air Dot Show platform. At 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Bob Hines, the backup astronaut, joins the three principal Artemis III crew members in a public meeting: Randy Bresnik, the commander, Luca Parmitano, the pilot, and Franco Rubio, the mission specialist.

Astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway headline the event on Sunday, November 8, within the 12:45 p.m. slot. The pair recently concluded a prolonged period aboard the International Space Station, serving on the SpaceX Crew-12 mission, before returning to Earth in October 2026.

Exclusive Guided Tours and Visitor Complex Programming

While air shows take place, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex provides exclusive tours scheduled only for those days. The NASA MAX POWER Cape Tour bus travels along restricted roads to reach historic locations throughout Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

The visitor complex additionally features the Taste of Space: Fall Bites! seasonal food gathering, alongside routine interactions with veteran astronauts, among them Guy Gardner, who will be present on the premises from November 6 to November 11 to greet visitors across the facility.