baalke@mars.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke) (03/20/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - TUESDAY, MAR. 19, 1991 - 10 a.m.
STS-37/GAMMA RAY OBSERVATORY - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - PAD 39-A
LAUNCH - APRIL
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test began at 8 a.m. today and
T-0 is set for 11 a.m. tomorrow.
- Interface verification tests between the orbiter and the Gamma
Ray Observatory payload.
- Plans to inspect orbiter components in the aft compartment due
to the water intrusion.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Helium signature test of three main engines and main propulsion
system.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Launch Readiness Review March 21.
- Flight Readiness Review March 26-27.
STS-39/DoD - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 2
LAUNCH - LATE APRIL, EARLY MAY
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Replacement of the external tank door hinge housings with
modified beefed up housings and cycling of the doors to retest.
- Thermal protection system operations.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Roll to the Vehicle Assembly Building early next week.
STS-40/SPACELAB LIFE SCIENCES 1 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1
LAUNCH - MAY
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Testing connections for the payload.
- Installation of the space shuttle main engines.
- Tests of the power reactant storage and distribution system.
- Potable water servicing.
- Auxiliary power unit water servicing.
- Orbital maneuvering system pod functional tests.
- Water spray boiler leak and functional tests.
- Thermal protection system operations.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Installation of the Spacelab Life Sciences payload into the or-
biter this weekend.
___ _____ ___
/_ /| /____/ \ /_ /| Ron Baalke | baalke@mars.jpl.nasa.gov
| | | | __ \ /| | | | Jet Propulsion Lab |
___| | | | |__) |/ | | |___ M/S 301-355 | Change is constant.
/___| | | | ___/ | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 |
|_____|/ |_|/ |_____|/ |