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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will pilot one of three F-5 fighter jets in a flyover at the New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns NFL game on October 11, 2026, as part of NASA's Inspiration Tour. The tour includes fan engagement activities at MetLife Stadium featuring exhibits about the Artemis lunar program and interactive displays. The nationwide tour will conclude with MAX POWER, a two-day public exposition of aerospace innovation at Kennedy Space Center on November 7-8, 2026, celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
Why it matters
This public outreach initiative connects NASA with diverse audiences through popular cultural events, potentially increasing public awareness and support for space exploration programs. The tour represents NASA's effort to engage stakeholders across academic, industry, and public sectors while showcasing next-generation aerospace technologies.
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As part of the agency’s Inspiration Tour flyover, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will pilot one of three F-5 fighter jets to kick off the New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, Oct. 11.
NASA team members will engage with fans at the agency’s Experience Zone, located at the Jets Tailgate Zone outside the stadium, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT before the game. Fans can learn more about NASA’s return to the Moon under the agency’s Artemis dome, enjoy interactive games, and capture photos with a large, inflatable SLS (Space Launch System) rocket.
Isaacman will be available for limited media interviews during the game. To arrange interviews, please contact Camille Gallo at: camille.m.gallo@nasa.gov or 202-531-8057.
With stops across the nation, NASA’s Inspiration Tour convenes academic, industry, and public sector stakeholders to connect the agency with the people, technologies, and organizations that drive American leadership in space.
The tour will culminate in MAX POWER, a public exposition of American air and space innovation, Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, on and near the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Held in honor of America’s historic 250th anniversary, the multi-day, family-friendly event will showcase the next-generation aircraft, spacecraft, autonomous vehicles, and technologies that will help define the future of transportation in air and space.
For more information about MAX POWER and the agency’s missions, visit:
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Camille Gallo / Jessica Taveau
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
camille.m.gallo@nasa.gov / jessica.c.taveau@nasa.gov
Source: NASA to Conduct Flyover, Engage NFL Fans at MetLife Stadium