yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (06/27/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1991 - 10 AM
STS-43/TDRS-E - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - PAD 39-A
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Installation of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite into At-
lantis' payload bay.
- Making connections between the launch pad and the vehicle.
- Connections of forward reaction control system quick discon-
nects in preparation for leak checks.
- Calibrations of the inertial measurement units.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Rotating service structure in place around the vehicle at 12:25
p.m. following yesterday's rollout.
- Power up at 8 p.m. last night.
- Established access to the aft compartment.
- Payload bay doors opened at midnight.
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.
STS-48/UARS - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Verification of the orbital maneuvering system electrical
redundancy capability.
- 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.
- Replacement of the no. 3 Tacan antenna.
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:
- Opening of the payload bay doors.
- 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.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Removal of tail cone.
- Preliminary inspections inside the Spacelab module.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Offloading of residuals from the auxiliary power units.
STS-49/INTELSAT RESCUE - ENDEAVOUR (OV 105) - VAB HB 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Brazing water lines into the environmental control life support
system.
- Mounting the external tank umbilical door drive mechanism.
- Installation of ammonia boiler tubes.
- Installation of snaps and buttons for thermal control blankets.
- Offloading of the right orbital maneuvering system pod which
just arrived at KSC from the manufacturer.