yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (02/19/91)
[The usual excuses about travels and meetings and delays. :-) -PEY]
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - TUESDAY, FEB. 12, 1991 - 9:30 a.m.
STS-39/DoD - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - VAB
LAUNCH - MARCH 1991
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Electrical connections between the orbiter and external tank.
- Preparations to power up the orbiter today.
- Start of the Shuttle Interface Test which verifies critical
connections between the vehicle elements and the launch platform.
- Installation of platforms in the aft compartment.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Troubleshooting cable harness between the orbital maneuvering
system thrusters and the logic control assembly.
- Rollout to Launch Pad 39-A targeted for Friday at 12:01 a.m.
STS-37/GAMMA RAY OBSERVATORY - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
LAUNCH - APRIL 1991
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Electrical connections of the left orbital maneuvering system
pod.
- Tests of the right orbital maneuvering system pod today.
- Tests of the main propulsion system.
- Inspections of a connector for controller B on water spray
boiler no. 2.
- Installation of heat shields around main engine no. 2.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Interface verification tests of the left orbital maneuvering
system pod.
- Tire pressure checks.
STS-40/SPACELAB LIFE SCIENCES 1 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1
LAUNCH - MAY
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Access to various parts of the orbiter is being established.
- Preparations to open the payload bay doors.
- Preparations to install flight tires.
- Initial power up preparations.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Roll-around tires have been removed.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Removal of the Astro payload this week.