baalke@mars.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke) (03/20/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - TUESDAY, MAR. 19, 1991 - 10 a.m. STS-37/GAMMA RAY OBSERVATORY - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - PAD 39-A LAUNCH - APRIL WORK IN PROGRESS: - Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test began at 8 a.m. today and T-0 is set for 11 a.m. tomorrow. - Interface verification tests between the orbiter and the Gamma Ray Observatory payload. - Plans to inspect orbiter components in the aft compartment due to the water intrusion. WORK COMPLETED: - Helium signature test of three main engines and main propulsion system. WORK SCHEDULED: - Launch Readiness Review March 21. - Flight Readiness Review March 26-27. STS-39/DoD - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 2 LAUNCH - LATE APRIL, EARLY MAY WORK IN PROGRESS: - Replacement of the external tank door hinge housings with modified beefed up housings and cycling of the doors to retest. - Thermal protection system operations. WORK SCHEDULED: - Roll to the Vehicle Assembly Building early next week. STS-40/SPACELAB LIFE SCIENCES 1 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1 LAUNCH - MAY WORK IN PROGRESS: - Testing connections for the payload. - Installation of the space shuttle main engines. - Tests of the power reactant storage and distribution system. - Potable water servicing. - Auxiliary power unit water servicing. - Orbital maneuvering system pod functional tests. - Water spray boiler leak and functional tests. - Thermal protection system operations. WORK SCHEDULED: - Installation of the Spacelab Life Sciences payload into the or- biter this weekend. ___ _____ ___ /_ /| /____/ \ /_ /| Ron Baalke | baalke@mars.jpl.nasa.gov | | | | __ \ /| | | | Jet Propulsion Lab | ___| | | | |__) |/ | | |___ M/S 301-355 | Change is constant. /___| | | | ___/ | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 | |_____|/ |_|/ |_____|/ |