yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (06/28/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1991 - 10 AM
STS-43/TDRS-E - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - PAD 39-A
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Preparations for helium signature leak test.
- Making connections between the launch pad and the vehicle.
- Connections of forward reaction control system and orbital
maneuvering system quick disconnects in preparation for hyper-
golic servicing operations.
- Calibrations of the inertial measurement units.
- Closeouts of the solid rocket boosters.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Installation of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite into At-
lantis' payload bay.
- Leak checks of the liquid oxygen system.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Helium signature leak test of the main propulsion system and
three main engines Friday.
- Payload to orbiter interface verification tests Saturday.
- Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test July 2-3.
- Flight Readiness Review July 11-12.
STS-48/UARS - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Leak checks of the gaseous oxygen flow control valves.
- Servicing of the potable water.
- Repair of the payload bay bulb seal.
- Leak and functional tests of the auxiliary power units.
- Thermal protection system operations.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Verification of the orbital maneuvering system electrical
redundancy capability.
- Installation of the gaseous oxygen flow control valves.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Installation of the three Shuttle main engines Friday and
Saturday.
STS-40/SLS-1 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Removal of the Spacelab Life Sciences module.
- Payload bay door bulb seal inspections.
- Removal of ferry flight kit hardware.
- Installation of platforms for access to various parts of the
vehicle.
- Preparations to drain residuals from the auxiliary power units.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Opening of the payload bay doors.
STS-49/INTELSAT RESCUE - ENDEAVOUR (OV 105) - VAB HB 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Leak checks of the main propulsion system.
- Brazing water lines into the environmental control life support
system.
- Mounting the external tank umbilical door drive mechanism.
- Installation of ammonia boiler tubes.