Celebrate the spirit of innovation at MAX POWER — America’s newest and most exciting aerospace technology expo and air show at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Nov. 7-8.
MAX POWER Schedule Snapshot
Tickets are required to access each park experience. Get MAX POWER tickets.
| PARK | LOCATION | TIME |
| Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Immersive space exhibits, NASA speakers, and behind‑the‑scenes access to America’s spaceport | Space Commerce Way Merritt Island, FL 32953 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| PARK | LOCATION | TIME |
| Air Dot Show Aircraft flyovers and static displays by NASA, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and more | Kennedy Space Center, parking at the Shuttle Landing Facility | Gates open, 9 a.m. Air show, 1 – 4:30 p.m. |
| Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Immersive space exhibits, NASA speakers, and behind‑the‑scenes access to America’s spaceport | Space Commerce Way Merritt Island, FL 32953 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| UP.Summit Futuristic tech expo featuring aircraft, drones, robots and more | Space Commerce Way Merritt Island, FL 32953 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| PARK | LOCATION | TIME |
| Air Dot Show Aircraft flyovers and static displays by NASA, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and more | Kennedy Space Center, parking at the Shuttle Landing Facility | Gates open, 9 a.m. Air show, 1 – 4:30 p.m. |
| Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Immersive space exhibits, NASA speakers, and behind‑the‑scenes access to America’s spaceport | Space Commerce Way Merritt Island, FL 32953 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| UP.Summit Futuristic tech expo featuring aircraft, drones, robots and more | Space Commerce Way Merritt Island, FL 32953 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
NASA Speakers and Appearances
| TIME | SPEAKER AND TOPIC | PARK |
| 11:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Peter Coen (with Ron Fehlen, Vice President and General Manager of Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works) present: The X-59 Takes Flight: How We Got Here and What Comes Next | Air Dot Show, Main Stage |
| 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. | Dr. Nicky Fox and Dr. Lori Glaze present: Science and Exploration: NASA’s Interplanetary Survival Guide: Science and Exploration | UP.Summit, Hangar Main Stage |
| 12:45 – 1:00 p.m. | NASA astronauts will participate in a Q&A session | Air Dot Show, Main Stage |
| 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Suzanne Bell presents: How Is NASA Preparing Astronauts to Live and Work on the Moon? | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Journey to Mars Theater |
| 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Carlos García-Galán presents: Moon Base: Humanity’s First Deep Space Outpost | UP.Summit, Hangar Main Stage |
| 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Julie McEnery presents: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: A Revolutionary New Wide-eyed View of the Universe | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Journey to Mars Theater |
| TIME | SPEAKER AND TOPIC | PARK |
| 11:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Laurie Grindle presents: How NASA uses aircraft for research! Topic: Connecting flight to research. | Air Dot Show, Main Stage |
| 12:45 – 1:15 p.m. | NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson will share updates on the U.S. Space Academy | UP.Summit, Hangar Main Stage |
| 12:45 – 1:00 p.m. | NASA astronauts will participate in a Q&A session | Air Dot Show, Main Stage |
| 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Cynthia Simmons presents: SR-1 Freedom Paving the Way to a New Era | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Journey to Mars Theater |
| 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Todd “Leif” Ericson presents: The X-Factor: NASA’s Flight Revolution Topic: X-Planes | UP.Summit, Hangar Main Stage |
| 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Exploring Beyond: A Conversation with a NASA Astronaut! | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Journey to Mars Theater |
| 3:00 – 3:15 p.m. | Troy “Trasher” Asher, Jim “Clue” Less, Kirt “Skirt” Stallings present: In the Cockpit: Meet the NASA Pilots! | Air Dot Show, Main Stage |
Get Your Tickets to MAX POWER
MAX POWER is organized into three park experiences. Separate ticketing for each park enables visitors to customize their visit to best fit their interests and schedule. Attend one, two, or all three! Park descriptions and links to purchase tickets are available below. Links to external sites are provided for informational purposes and do not imply NASA’s endorsement.
Air Dot Show
Presented by Air Dot Show, park one will feature thrilling, multi-day air shows featuring military aircraft and flyovers by NASA, the Department of War, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and more!
UP.Summit
Presented by UP.Summit, in park two you can explore the latest innovations in transportation. From autonomous vehicles to cutting-edge drones and space exploration technologies, come and see what the future holds!
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Park three includes an all-access pass to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex exhibits and attractions and behind-the-gates tours of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, home to America's historic launch facilities.
Get the MAX POWER App
Plan your visit with the MAX POWER App
Event schedules, maps, and more are at your fingertips with the MAX POWER app. It’s free and available to download directly from official app stores on iOS and Android devices. To use the app features without a download, visit: https://maxpower.kennedyspacecenter.com/ on any mobile device to start planning your experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In honor of America’s historic 250th anniversary, NASA and external collaborators are hosting MAX POWER, a two-day aerospace festival celebrating the past, present, and future of flight and space exploration. The event will feature air shows, cutting-edge technology showcases, and immersive space exhibits to create an unforgettable experience.
The event will take place Nov. 7 -8, and activities will span NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida including the Apollo Saturn V facility, and the Launch and Landing Facility currently leased by Space Florida. Other activities will take place at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex adjacent to the center.
The two-day event includes a range of experiences for students, families, aerospace and technology enthusiasts, industry partners, and NASA fans of all ages to discover, learn, and be inspired.
Programming includes interactive exhibits and talks with NASA experts, tours of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, live technology demonstrations, air shows with aircraft flyovers, astronaut meetups, and more! See the full event schedule to plan your experience.
MAX POWER is organized into three park experiences. Presented by Air Dot Show, park one is a multi-day air show featuring military aircraft and flyovers by NASA, the Department of War, and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. In park two, presented by UP.Summit, experience a hands-on technology showcase of futuristic aircraft, drones, autonomous vehicles, and more mobility innovations. Park three includes an all-access pass to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex exhibits and attractions and behind-the-gates tours of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Choose your own adventure —each park offers a unique experience. Attend one, two, or all three!
Yes, tickets are required to access each MAX POWER theme park. Separate ticketing for each park enables visitors to customize their experience to best fit their interests and schedule. Park tickets are available for purchase by following the links on the MAX POWER event page.
To make the production of this event possible, NASA is working with external collaborators, including Air Dot Show, Space Florida, UP.Summit, Delaware North, and Purpose Entertainment. Because the event relies on the funding and structure provided by these external organizations rather than exclusively using NASA’s federally appropriated budget, ticketing is handled through their external sites so they can cover their costs of producing the event.
Shuttle service will be available between select venues for guests with a valid ticket to their next park. Each park is ticketed separately, and tickets can be purchased through each venue’s website. Pick-up locations and details will be available in the MAX POWER app, coming late October.
Event schedules, maps, and updates are at your fingertips with the MAX POWER app. Visit: https://maxpower.kennedyspacecenter.com/ on any mobile device to start planning your experience. You can also email us at: maxpower@mail.nasa.gov.
You may contact nasa-brand-partnerships@mail.nasa.gov with inquiries about collaboration opportunities.
This in-person event is open to U.S. media and digital content creators. Media and creators must apply to attend MAX POWER at https://media.ksc.nasa.gov/ by the deadline established by NASA’s Office of Communications. NASA’s media accreditation policy is available online.
