yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (06/22/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS - THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1991 -- 10:30 a.m.
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STS-40/SLS-1 - COLUMBIA (OV 102)
Departed Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso, Texas, shortly after
8:00 a.m. EDT today. Arrived at Kelly Air Force Base, San
Antonio, Texas, about 9:40 a.m. EDT. Scheduled to depart Kelly
for Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, Mississippi, at 12 noon
EDT where it will remain overnight. Return to KSC is expected to
be no earlier than 9:30 a.m. Friday.
STS-43/TDRS-E - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - VAB
LAUNCH JULY\AUGUST
WORK IN PROGRESS:
* Sling removal from orbiter
* Tail service mast mates
* Pad 39-A preparations for receiving shuttle vehicle
WORK COMPLETED:
* Orbiter lift operations
* Orbiter hard mate to external tank
WORK SCHEDULED:
* Orbiter/external tank electrical connections
* Vehicle power up operations
* Rollout to Pad 39-A targeted for mid-night Sunday night
STS-48/UARS -- DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
LAUNCH SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
WORK IN PROGRESS:
* Auxiliary Power Unit leak and functional tests
* On board fuel cell system tests
WORK COMPLETED:
* Ammonia boiler servicing
* OMS system functional checks
* Main propulsion system checks
* Hydraulic and flight control inspections in aft compartment
WORK SCHEDULED:
* Robot arm tests
* Payload bay door functional tests
STS-49 -- ENDEAVOUR (0V 105) -- VAB High Bay 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
* 17 inch disconnect checks
* Main propulsion system checks
* Thermal Protection System work
* Ammonia boiler operations
* Flash evaporator checks