NASA hosts first Kennedy Space Center air show during MAX POWER festival

NASA hosted its first air show at Kennedy Space Center on Florida’s Space Coast during the MAX POWER aerospace festival on Nov. 7-8, 2026. Fox News senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie reported from Kennedy Space Center on the event, which showcased electric aviation and aerospace technology during the two-day festival.

The family-friendly event honored America’s historic 250th anniversary, NASA said, and WESH reported it would showcase next-generation aircraft, spacecraft, autonomous vehicles and more. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed at the air show, and tickets and details were listed at nasa.gov/maxpower. ClickOrlington described the two-day Space Coast gathering as combining air shows, astronaut access and expert discussions about future Moon missions and space exploration, with high-flying action, cutting-edge technology and a focus on the future of space exploration.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the agency was opening the historic Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center to the public for MAX POWER, which WESH described as the nation’s newest aerospace technology expo and airshow. WESH reported the announcement on Nov. 6, 2026, and noted that some activities would occur at NASA Kennedy, including the Apollo Saturn V facility. Isaacman said, “and we are calling it MAX POWER.” Other events would take place at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex next to the center on the Space Coast.

The Launch and Landing Facility is currently leased by Space Florida, according to WESH. The expo offered behind-the-gates bus tours at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center that visited the Gantry, the Apollo Saturn V Center and the Vehicle Assembly Building. WESH described the split venue layout for the weekend expo, with activities at NASA Kennedy and at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex next to the center. WESH called the weekend expo family-friendly.

MAX POWER included UP.Summit, where visitors explored robotics, drones and emerging technologies, alongside STEM activities and special exhibits at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Attendees could meet NASA’s Artemis III crew and hear from NASA engineers, scientists and aerospace experts during the Nov. 7-8 event at Kennedy Space Center. ClickOrlington listed these technology and education offerings alongside aircraft demonstrations and future Moon mission programming, including talks from NASA engineers and scientists and information on future Moon missions.

A guest speaker series featured NASA experts and Apollo and Artemis astronauts, along with special exhibits of next-generation aircraft, spacecraft, autonomous vehicles and technologies. WESH described the programming as part of NASA’s air and space innovation expo along the Space Coast. Isaacman, a skilled aviator and commercial astronaut, flew in aerial displays on both Saturday and Sunday of MAX POWER, including an F-5 jet at 11:58 a.m. and a MiG29 at 1:31 p.m. The News International cited NASA’s detailed schedule for the public flyovers.

NASA displayed its quiet supersonic X-59 plane at the festival, while agency partners showcased moon rovers, spacecraft and more. The News International reported the hardware displays as part of the expo’s focus on newest aircraft, autonomous vehicles, and technologies defining the future of air and space. President Trump was expected to attend MAX POWER on Friday night, Nov. 6, 2026, at Kennedy Space Center, according to WESH. WESH reported the presidential expectation alongside details about the family-friendly expo along Florida’s Space Coast.

On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at 5 p.m., NASA broadcast a live press conference about moon base plans. The News International reported the briefing would cover progress and new developments in establishing a sustained human presence on the lunar surface. The Saturday moon base press conference featured Fox, Garcia-Galan, Jared Isaacman and Dayne Ise, acting director of the Moon Base Program’s Utility and Infrastructure Office. The News International named the participants in the 5 p.m. ET briefing streamed live from MAX POWER at NASA Kennedy.

Jonathan Serrie previewed plans for the CapeWeek Expo planned for 2028 during his coverage from the Space Coast. Serrie’s report offered viewers on-the-ground coverage of the aerial demonstrations and high-flying action during the two-day festival.