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.