NASA Unveils MAX POWER Key Events for Media and Participants

The Freedom 250 F-5 team from NASA, joined by Administrator Jared Isaacman, executed a flyover during the national anthem at an NFL match between the Cleveland Browns and the Carolina Panthers at Huntington Bank Field on 27th September 2026, in Cleveland.

Aerospace enthusiasts can look forward to America’s latest aerospace expo and air show, MAX POWER, set to take place from Friday, 6th November to Sunday, 8th November, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and its surrounding areas. This event promises to be a showcase of cutting-edge innovation in aviation and space exploration.

MAX POWER will feature a variety of park experiences, allowing attendees to explore the latest aircraft, autonomous vehicles, and technologies that are shaping the future of air and space travel. Among the highlights will be NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft, along with displays of Moon rovers and other spacecraft by the agency’s partners. This expo is also a culmination of NASA’s recent Inspiration Tour, which included numerous flyovers to highlight the agency’s impressive fleet of aircraft.

Event Schedule and Highlights

A detailed schedule of events is accessible on NASA’s official website. MAX POWER will provide opportunities for attendees to engage with leadership, astronauts, engineers, scientists, and other experts during family-friendly public events, with gates opening at 9 a.m. EST on both 7th and 8th November.

Throughout the weekend, NASA will deliver multiple news updates, including a significant press conference at 5 p.m. on 7th November to discuss the latest developments regarding the Moon Base, humanity’s inaugural outpost for long-term lunar exploration situated near the lunar South Pole.

This conference will be streamed live on various online platforms, and interested parties can find information on how to watch by visiting NASA’s website.

Media Participation and Interviews

Media credentialing for the event has now closed. Those who have been approved must arrange interviews in advance, as space in the news conference is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Virtual participation in the news conference is also available. To request details regarding the conference or to arrange an interview, please reach out to the NASA Headquarters newsroom.

Below is a brief overview of key activities scheduled during MAX POWER. All times are listed in Eastern Standard Time and are subject to change.

Friday, 6th November

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Media one-on-one opportunities to preview weekend MAX POWER activities
Location: NASA Press Site

Saturday, 7th November

10 a.m.: Nuclear NASA media gaggle
Location: UP.Summit Main Stage
Participants: Cynthia Simmons, Director, Space Reactors Division

11:30 a.m.: Opening remarks for the air show featuring NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson
Location: Air Dot Show Main Stage

11:58 a.m.: F-5 flyover in the Air Dot Show featuring Jared Isaacman

12:45 p.m.: Meet the Astronauts: NASA’s Artemis III Crew
Location: Air Dot Show Main Stage
Participants include:

• NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik (Mission Commander)
• ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano (Pilot)
• NASA astronaut Frank Rubio (Mission Specialist)
• NASA astronaut Bob Hines (Backup Crew Member)

A media gaggle with the crew will follow this event.

1:31 p.m.: MiG-29 flyover featuring Isaacman

2 p.m.: Learn about NASA’s Roman Space Telescope
Location: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (Journey to Mars Theater)
Participant: Remarks by Julie McEnery, Senior Project Scientist, Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA Goddard

5 p.m.: Moon Base News Conference
Location: Press Site Auditorium
Participants:

• NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman
• Carlos García-Galán, Manager, Moon Base Program
• Nicky Fox, Associate Administrator for Science, NASA Headquarters
• Dayna Ise, Acting Director, Utility and Infrastructure Office, Moon Base Program

NASA subject matter experts will be available for one-on-one interviews following this announcement.

Sunday, 8th November

9 a.m.: NASA’s X-59 media gaggle
Location: UP.Summit Exhibit Area
Participants:

• Laurie Grindle, Director, NASA Aeronautics Division
• Peter Coen, NASA Quesst Mission Manager, NASA Langley
• Jim “Clue” Less, Test Pilot, X-59, NASA Armstrong

10 a.m.: Student challenge announcement
Location: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Rocket Garden
Participants:

• NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman
• Carlos García-Galán, Manager, Moon Base Program

Nasa experts may be available for interviews at this location. Media wishing to attend should contact the relevant personnel by 5 p.m. on Thursday, 5th November.

11:58 a.m.: F-5 flyover in the Air Dot Show featuring Isaacman

12:45 p.m.: United States Space Academy
Location: UP.Summit Main Stage
Participants: NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson

12:45 p.m.: Meet the Astronauts: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12
Location: Air Dot Show Main Stage
Participants:

• NASA astronaut Jessica Meir
• NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway

1:31 p.m.: MiG-29 flyover featuring Isaacman

For further details regarding MAX POWER, including the most current schedule of events and attendance information, please visit NASA’s official website.