baalke@mars.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke) (03/19/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - MONDAY, MAR. 18, 1991 - 10 a.m.
STS-37/GAMMA RAY OBSERVATORY - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - PAD 39-A
LAUNCH - APRIL
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Helium signature test of three main engines and main propulsion
system.
- Preparations for the Countdown Demonstration Test.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Installation of the Gamma Ray Observatory payload into
Atlantis's payload bay on Sunday.
- Gimbal test of the right orbital maneuvering system engine.
- Hot fire of the no. 3 auxiliary power unit.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Countdown Demonstration Test March 19-20.
- Launch Readiness Review March 21.
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 from Columbia.
- Thermal protection system operations.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Removal of the external tank door hinge housings on Saturday.
STS-40/SPACELAB LIFE SCIENCES 1 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1
LAUNCH - MAY
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- 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 test.
- Thermal protection system operations.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Installation of the three main engines pending weather.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Connection of the no. 2 auxiliary power unit fuel line.
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