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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to Pilot F-5 Fighter Jets in Flyover at University of Alabama Football Game

NASA announced plans to conduct a military-style fighter jet flyover at the upcoming University of Alabama versus Texas A&M football game in Tuscaloosa.

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NASA announced plans to conduct a military-style fighter jet flyover at the upcoming University of Alabama versus Texas A&M football game in Tuscaloosa. The event forms part of the agency's ongoing Inspiration Tour, designed to connect the public with American leadership in space and aviation. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will pilot one of three F-5 fighter jets during the national anthem on Saturday, October 24.

Ahead of the game, visitors can access the public NASA Experience Zone on Champions Lane from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CDT without needing a game ticket. Supported by the Marshall Space Flight Center, the interactive exhibit features displays on the Artemis campaign, an inflatable Space Launch System rocket, and information regarding human landing systems and student internships.

The cross-country outreach effort will conclude with a public exposition named MAX POWER on November 7 and 8 near the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. That final weekend event will highlight next-generation aircraft and autonomous vehicles in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

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Original publication: 21 October 2026 22:01

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to Pilot F-5 Fighter Jets in Flyover at University of Alabama Football Game
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As part of the agency’s Inspiration Tour, NASA will conduct a flyover at the University of Alabama vs. Texas A&#038;M football game in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Saturday, Oct. 24. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will pilot one of three F-5 fighter jets during the flyover, highlighting NASA&#8217;s contributions to aeronautics and the agency&#8217;s continued commitment to [&#8230;]

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