Friends, this weekend brings something extra to look forward to here on the Space Coast. MAX POWER is coming to Kennedy Space Center, and I’ll be volunteering my time on the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) bus tours. I’m really looking forward to it!
Airplanes, spaceflight, and a busy weekend
NASA describes MAX POWER as an aerospace expo and air show celebrating American innovation during the nation’s 250th anniversary year. The main festival runs Saturday and Sunday, November 7–8, with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex listing programming November 6–8. NASA · Visitor Complex
The weekend brings together three separately ticketed experiences: the Air Dot Show, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds; the UP.Summit technology expo; and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Between aircraft, new technology, and space history, there’s a lot packed into one weekend. NASA
You know how much I love watching rockets launch. But a weekend like this is also a chance to appreciate the places behind those launches—the history on the ground as well as everything happening overhead.
My part of the weekend
I’ll be spending part of my weekend volunteering on the CCSFS bus tours. There’s something special about being able to give some time to something that means so much to you, and space certainly means a lot to me.
One distinction worth knowing if you’re visiting: Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station are neighboring space facilities, but they aren’t the same place. For MAX POWER weekend, the Visitor Complex is offering a special NASA MAX POWER Cape Tour to historic sites on the Space Force Station, available November 7–8. That’s separate from the Kennedy Space Center bus-tour experience. Cape Tour details
I’m looking forward to being part of a weekend that brings people closer to this side of the Space Coast. The air show and the technology displays may get plenty of attention, but I’m glad the Cape’s space history has a place in the weekend, too.
Coming out this weekend?
Check the official event and tour pages before making your plans. With separately ticketed experiences and a special Cape tour, it’s worth checking exactly what your booking includes and what requirements apply. MAX POWER information · Cape Tour requirements
For me, the part I’m most excited about is simple: I get to volunteer my time around something I love. I’ll be heading into the weekend looking forward to it, and I hope everyone coming out has a wonderful time.
Clear skies, friends—and here’s to a great weekend on the Space Coast!
— The Star Queen