Columbia Memorial Space Center

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"Built on the former industrial site where all of the Apollo Command/Service Modules were built—and where the space shuttle was designed—this space museum is intended to be both a living memorial to the space shuttle Columbia, which was lost in 2003, and a testament to Downey's little-known aerospace history. While here, visitors can explore hands-on robotics labs and space science exhibits while learning about the city's impact on American spaceflight." - Iona Brannon Iona Brannon Iona Brannon is a journalist with a love for food and travel. Her work has appeared in Afar, Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and Business Insider, among other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines