yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (05/10/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS - THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1991 -- 10:00 a.m.
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STS-40/SLS-1 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - PAD 39-B
LAUNCH - MAY
WORK IN PROGRESS:
* Hypergolic propellant loading operations through tonight
* Pad cleared for hypergolic loads
* Recertification of portable breathing unit that fell from
mounting in SLS module. No damage to unit or module.
WORK COMPLETED:
* Launch Readiness Review -- no outstanding issues identified
* Gaseous hydrogen dispersion test on mobile launcher platform
* Liquid hydrogen umbilical closeouts
* SLS late stowage demonstration test.
WORK SCHEDULED:
* Reinstallation of breathing unit into SLS module Friday night
* Ordnance operations this weekend
* Flight Readiness Review scheduled for May 13-14
STS-43/TDRS-E - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF Bay 2
LAUNCH JULY\AUGUST
WORK IN PROGRESS:
* Auxiliary Power Unit leak and functional test
* Onboard fuel cell system test
* Thermal protection system tile work
WORK COMPLETED:
* Main propulsion system helium system leak and functional test
* TDRS mated to Inertial Upper Stage yesterday in Vertical
Processing Facility
WORK SCHEDULED:
* Removal of two forward thrusters, F2U and F3U, for further
assessment of possible oxidizer leak. No foreseen impact to
current schedule.
STS-39/DoD -- DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
WORK IN PROGRESS:
* Off loading of residual propellants from the fuel cells
* Installation of access platforms around vehicle
WORK SCHEDULED:
* Retrieval of entry data from onboard recorders
* Open payload bay doors late Thursday night
STS-49 -- ENDEAVOUR (0V 105) -- VAB TRANSFER AISLE
Endeavour, currently in the VAB transfer aisle, will be
towed to the VAB high bay 2 tomorrow mid-day. In bay 2, limited
work will be performed until the orbiter can be moved into an
Orbiter Processing Facility bay.