yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (12/19/89)
Daily Status/KSC Payload Management and Operations 12-18-89
- STS-31R HST (at VPF) -
The wide field planetary camera (WF/PC) was moved to the VPF
airlock and the GNT purge was initiated. Installation of the
third HST vertical hoist fixture and assembly of the HST
auxiliary support fixture was completed on Friday. On Saturday
the HST pitch and roll operations were completed. Final
preparations are being completed this morning for the (WF/PC)
installation.
- STS-32R SYNCOM (at Pad A) -
Battery conditioning will pick up again Today and Wednesday prior
to the planned launch on Thursday.
- STS-35 ASTRO-1/BBXRT (at O&C) -
BBXRT software validation is continuing. FEP interface test,
CCTV rack set up, and vacuum monitoring in WUPPE GN2 purge checks
are complete. Decable and preps continue for move of ASTRO-1
from test stand 3 to cite test stand four.
- STS-40 SLS-1 (at O&C) -
Rack mods continue on racks 4, 6, 7, 11, and 12. Rack 3 and 6
front mods are complete. Eddy currents checks were performed on
racks 3, 6, 11, and 12 with no defects noted. Eddy current
checks will continue today. Pyrell foam replacement continues.
- STS-42 IML (at O&C) -
Rack shipping container mod work was accomplished on Friday.