yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (06/26/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1991 - 10 AM
STS-43/TDRS-E - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - PAD 39-A
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Making connections between the launch pad and the vehicle.
- Preparations to install the payload.
WORK COMPLETED:
- First motion of the vehicle from the VAB to the launch pad
at 12:55 a.m.
- Vehicle was hard down on the pad's pedestals at 7:09 a.m.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Installation of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite into the
payload bay tomorrow.
- Helium signature leak test of the main propulsion system and
three main engines.
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.
- Evaluation of the Tacan antennas.
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:
- 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:
- 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.