NASA is hosting its inaugural aerospace expo and air show, MAX POWER, from November 6 through 8, 2026, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The event highlights emerging aircraft, autonomous systems, space technologies, and NASA's recent efforts in aeronautics and lunar exploration.
The expo serves as a platform to showcase NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft, designed to reduce the sonic boom noise barrier and advance supersonic commercial flight. Visitors and media will also see Moon rovers and spacecraft developed by agency partners, emphasizing innovations for future space missions.
Significant activities include flyovers featuring NASA aircraft, presentations by astronauts from the Artemis III crew and SpaceX Crew-12, and an update on the Moon Base program. The Moon Base, targeted near the lunar South Pole, represents humanity’s first long-term lunar outpost aimed at sustained exploration.
MAX POWER incorporates interactive experiences and opportunities for attendees to engage with NASA leadership, engineers, scientists, and astronauts. Family-friendly events open to the public begin on November 7, with gates opening at 9 a.m. EST.
NASA will host a key news conference at 5 p.m. on November 7 focusing on the Moon Base, streaming live across various platforms. This marks an important communication milestone for the program, sharing progress and future objectives with global audiences.
Other notable presentations include discussions of the Roman Space Telescope and a student challenge announcement aiming to inspire the next generation of aerospace innovators.
The event reveals advancements not only in spaceflight but also in nuclear space propulsion, aeronautics, and autonomous vehicle technologies, all critical components for NASA’s future missions.
While the expo highlights cutting-edge technology and collaboration, media credentialing has closed, and access to some sessions is limited. It remains to be seen how these technologies will transition into operational capabilities and commercial adoption.
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