Billion Space Economy Comes Home to the Runway Where the Shuttle Landed

The global space economy rose 12% year over year to $686 billion in 2025, and a slice of it is set to land on Florida’s Space Coast next month. To mark America’s 250th anniversary, NASA will host MAX POWER, a new aerospace expo and airshow, on November 7 and 8 at and near Kennedy Space Center. The event will open the historic Shuttle Landing Facility to the public, highlighting next-generation aircraft, spacecraft, autonomous vehicles and related technologies. The announcement also referenced companies including Starfighters Space, Intuitive Machines, Firefly Aerospace, Virgin Galactic, and Sidus Space.