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Trump touts U.S. space ambitions, promises major aerospace showcase at Kennedy Space Center

Trump said the site could host a 100,000-seat venue and draw hundreds of thousands of visitors for future aerospace showcases.

  • President Donald Trump is delivering remarks today at the Kennedy Space Center during the UP Summit at NASA's MAX POWER aerospace technology expo and air show.
  • This visit marks Trump's second stop in Central Florida in one week, following campaign rallies in Daytona Beach and Fort Myers where he supported winning candidates Governor-elect Byron Donalds and Senator Ashley Moody.
  • The UP Summit brings together "the world's most innovative minds rethinking the future of transportation," with major companies including Blue Origin, Walmart, and Lockheed Martin participating in honor of America's 250th anniversary.
  • On Tuesday, Trump signed a proclamation declaring outer space is "open to exploration, development, use and the establishment of American citizens," as long as they follow U.S. and international law.
  • Trump referenced the Artemis II flight scheduled for this April and the upcoming Artemis III flight planned for next year, highlighting NASA's continued lunar exploration missions.
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WESH broke the news in Florida, United States on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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