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Columbia Memorial Space Center Expansion 2026: Inspiration Shuttle and Opening Plans

Conceptual Inspiration space shuttle mockup inside the planned Columbia Memorial Space Center expansion

The Columbia Memorial Space Center expansion is moving forward in Downey with new funding and restoration work focused on a remarkable piece of Southern California aerospace history. On October 21, 2026, Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco announced an additional $1 million in state support for the project’s new science learning complex. The expansion will give the historic […]