yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (04/04/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - FRIDAY, MAR. 29, 1991 - 11 a.m.
STS-37/GAMMA RAY OBSERVATORY - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - PAD 39-B
LAUNCH - APRIL 5
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Pressurization of the hypergolic propellant system tanks.
- Gamma Ray Observatory battery conditioning.
- Purges of the external tank.
- Launch countdown preparations.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Part two of ordnance operations.
- Loading the mass memory units for flight.
- Purges of the power reactant storage and distribution system.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Closeouts of the aft compartment.
- Launch countdown begins at 5:30 a.m. EST, April 2.
- Flight crew arrives at 3:30 p.m. EST, April 2.
- Launch April 5 at 9:18 a.m. EST.
STS-39/DoD - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - VAB
LAUNCH - LATE APRIL
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Shuttle Interface Test to verify connections between the or-
biter and launch platform and between the vehicle elements.
- Preparations to roll out to Launch Pad 39-A at 4 a.m. EST Mon-
day, April 1.
- Thermal protection system operations.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Retraction of work platforms away from the vehicle tomorrow.
- Rollout to Launch Pad 39-A Monday.
STS-40/SPACELAB LIFE SCIENCES 1 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1
LAUNCH - MAY
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Interface verification tests between the Spacelab Life Sciences
payload and the orbiter.
- Thermal protection system operations.
- Orbital maneuvering system pod functional checks.
- Auxiliary power unit lube oil servicing and leak and functional
tests.
- Installation of the modified and beefed up external tank door
bellcrank housings.
STS-40 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Transferring the right aft booster to the Vehicle Assembly
Building.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Stacking the right aft booster tomorrow.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Attaching the left aft center segment to the left booster.