The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have arrived on Florida’s Space Coast ahead of NASA’s MAX POWER aerospace event at the Kennedy Space Center. The three-day program runs from November 6 to November 8 and combines air shows, space technology exhibits, astronaut appearances, and educational activities for visitors.
The Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform on November 7 and 8 at the Shuttle Landing Facility, one of the key venues for the event. NASA says MAX POWER is designed to celebrate American achievements in aerospace while highlighting future innovations in aviation and space exploration.
According to NASA, the weekend program will also feature NASA speakers, interactive exhibits, behind-the-scenes experiences, and technology demonstrations. The air show lineup includes the Thunderbirds, the NASA Freedom 250 aerial team, the U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Demo Team, and a C-17 Globemaster III demonstration.
This week, America’s 250th is blasting off! Join me November 7th & 8th at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for MAX POWER … the epic two-day @NASA aerospace festival celebrating the past, present, & future of flight & space exploration!
The event will feature air shows, cutting-edge technology showcases, & immersive space exhibits to create an unforgettable experience.
Activities will span NASA’s KSC in Florida including the Apollo Saturn V facility & the Launch & Landing Facility. Other activities will take place at the KSC Visitor Complex adjacent to the center.
MAX POWER is organized into three park experiences. Presented by Air Dot Show, park one is a multi-day air show featuring military aircraft & 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, & more mobility innovations.
Park three includes an all-access pass to the KSC Visitor Complex exhibits, attractions & behind-the-gates tours of KSC.
Tickets & additional information are available at
https://t.co/DCsQR36Rh4
Let’s Go Flying & I’ll see you there!
— Joe Tegtmeyer 🚀 🤠🛸😎 (@JoeTegtmeyer) November 1, 2026
Aerospace and Space Exploration in One Event
MAX POWER will take place across multiple locations at and around Kennedy Space Center. Visitors can explore exhibitions focused on current and future space missions, meet astronauts, and attend presentations by NASA experts.
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex says the event is intended to showcase the people, technologies, missions, and partnerships shaping the future of space exploration. Activities include STEM demonstrations, technology displays, expert panels, and a space-themed parade.
Thunderbirds Close Out the Season
The appearance is one of the Thunderbirds’ final performances of the 2026 air show season. The elite demonstration squadron of the U.S. Air Force is known for precision flying routines that highlight the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
The @USAirForce @AFThunderbirds have arrived in style at the Kennedy Space Center ahead of this weekend’s MAX POWER air show.
It is customary for the team to practice multiple times leading up to an event, so keep an eye out, because they’ll probably be back!
📷 Space Coast Live/@NASASpaceflight
— Ryan Caton (@dpoddolphinpro) November 3, 2026
Other featured attractions include aerospace industry exhibits, NASA mission displays, and presentations covering lunar exploration, advanced aircraft technologies, and future research programs.
NASA’s schedule lists air show performances from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both weekend days. The agency expects the event to bring together aviation enthusiasts, space industry professionals, students, and families at one of the country’s most significant spaceflight centers.
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