The U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16D pilot Maj. Tad Clark is greeted after his arrival at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16D pilot Maj. Tad Clark is greeted by External Relations Director Lisa Malone after his arrival at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility. Clark flew in to KSC to announce to waiting media that Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host the inaugural World Space Expo from Nov. 3 to 11. The Expo, which will feature an aerial salute by the Thunderbirds on its opening weekend, will create one of the largest displays of space artifacts, hardware and personalities ever assembled in one location with the objective to inspire, educate and engage the public by highlighting the achievements and benefits of space exploration. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett