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NASA’s MAX POWER expo runs November 6–8 near Kennedy Space Center.
Visitors can explore aircraft, autonomous technology, spacecraft, Moon rovers, and NASA’s X-59.
Highlights include Artemis III and Crew-12 astronauts, flyovers, and expert presentations.
NASA’s Saturday briefing updates plans for a lunar South Pole base.

NASA Releases MAX POWER Key Events for Media, Participants

NASA has published a schedule of key events for MAX POWER, a new aerospace expo and air show taking place Nov. 6-8 on and near Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The weekend will bring together aircraft, space technologies and the people developing them, with activities for media and the public.

NASA plans to display its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft. Agency partners will present Moon rovers, spacecraft and other technologies. The event also caps NASA’s recent Inspiration Tour, which included flyovers featuring the agency’s aircraft.

MAX POWER offers a close look at work shaping future air and space exploration. But a public display is not a guarantee that a technology is ready for routine use. Visitors can see what teams are developing, learn about its intended purpose and meet the specialists working through the technical challenges.

The public events are family-friendly. Gates open at 9 a.m. EST on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8. NASA says visitors can meet agency leaders, astronauts, engineers, scientists and other experts. The schedule may change, so check NASA’s MAX POWER page for current details.

Key events and schedule

All times below are Eastern Standard Time and subject to change.

Friday, Nov. 6

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

Saturday, Nov. 7

• 10 a.m.: Nuclear NASA media gaggle
  Location: UP.Summit Main Stage
  Participant: Cynthia Simmons, director of NASA’s Space Reactors Division

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

• 11:58 a.m.: F-5 flyover featuring NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman

• 12:45 p.m.: Meet the Astronauts: NASA’s Artemis III Crew
  Location: Air Dot Show Main Stage
  Participants: NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, mission commander; European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, pilot; NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, mission specialist; and NASA astronaut Bob Hines, backup crew member.
  NASA will hold a media gaggle with the crew immediately after the 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
  Speaker: Julie McEnery, senior project scientist for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center

• 5 p.m.: Moon Base news conference
  Location: Press Site Auditorium
  Participants: Isaacman; Carlos García-Galán, manager of the Moon Base Program; Nicky Fox, associate administrator for Science at NASA Headquarters; and Dayna Ise, acting director of the Moon Base Program’s Utility and Infrastructure Office.
  NASA describes the planned Moon Base near the lunar South Pole as humanity’s first outpost for long-term lunar exploration. Subject matter experts will be available for one-on-one interviews after the announcement.

Sunday, Nov. 8

• 9 a.m.: NASA X-59 media gaggle
  Location: UP.Summit Exhibit Area
  Participants: Laurie Grindle, director of NASA’s Aeronautics Division; Peter Coen, NASA Quesst mission manager at NASA’s Langley Research Center; and Jim “Clue” Less, X-59 test pilot at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center

• 10 a.m.: Student challenge announcement
  Location: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Rocket Garden
  Participants: Isaacman and García-Galán. NASA experts may be available for interviews at the location.

• 11:58 a.m.: F-5 flyover featuring Isaacman

• 12:45 p.m.: United States Space Academy
  Location: UP.Summit Main Stage
  Speaker: 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 astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway

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

Media access and how to follow

Media credentialing is closed. Approved media must arrange interviews in advance. Seating at the Moon Base news conference is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Media also may join virtually. To request call-in details or an interview, contact Lauren Low at lauren.e.low@nasa.gov.

Media interested in attending the Sunday student challenge announcement must contact Low by 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. NASA also will provide live coverage of the Moon Base news conference online. Details are available at nasa.gov/live.

For the latest event schedule and public attendance information, visit nasa.gov/maxpower.

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