Downey’s Columbia Memorial Space Center breaks ground for its new science education complex

The Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey is expanding its capacity for science learning programs, events, and more.

Leaders of the Space Center, city officials, community members, and Downey Unified School District students gathered on Monday, Nov. 17, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the center’s plans to expand and build a new science education complex, called “Project Inspiration,” which will launch its existing engagement programs to new heights, officials said.

The nearly 40,000-plus square-foot expansion will bring students, families, educators and the greater community new spaces where they can connect and engage in fun, high-quality science learning programs, events, and experiences, officials said.

“Today, we are breaking ground on the next stage of this Space Center,” sa