baalke@mars.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke) (03/15/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - THURSDAY, MAR. 14, 1991 - 9:30 a.m.
STS-37/GAMMA RAY OBSERVATORY - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - VAB
LAUNCH - APRIL
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Preparations for roll out to Launch Pad 39-B with first motion
targeted for 12:01 a.m. Friday.
- Orbiter power down.
- Moving access platforms away from the vehicle.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Retest of the aerosurface amplifier electronic box.
- Bond verifications of 4 tiles around the nose area.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Countdown Demonstration Test March 19-20.
- Launch Readiness Review March 21.
STS-39/DoD - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - VAB
LAUNCH - LATE APRIL, EARLY MAY
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Installing the roll around tires in place of the nose landing
gear flight tires.
- Preparations for tow to the OPF about midday.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Demate Discovery from the external tank and lower to the trans-
fer aisle.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Removal of the external tank door hinge drive mechanism hous-
ings beginning Sunday.
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.
- Replacement of the helium check valves in the main propulsion
system.
- Second hot oil flush of the auxiliary power units.
- Cycles of the landing gear.
- Auxiliary power unit functional tests.
- Orbital maneuvering system pod functional tests.
- Water spray boiler leak and functional test.
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