yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (02/08/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - THURSDAY, FEB. 7, 1991
STS-39/DoD - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
LAUNCH - MARCH 1991
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Troubleshooting of the heater for one of the thrusters (R3A) on
the right orbital maneuvering system pod. The heater failed
retests.
- Positive pressure structural leak test of the orbiter's aft
compartment.
- Vehicle closeouts in preparation for transfer to the VAB.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Positive pressure structural leak test of the orbital maneuver-
ing system pods.
- Closeouts of the elevon flipper doors.
- Air Force Program 675 payload arrived at Pad A at 3:35 a.m.
today.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Weight and center of gravity checks.
- Rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building targeted for Feb. 9.
STS-37/GAMMA RAY OBSERVATORY - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
LAUNCH - APRIL 1991
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Water spray boiler leak and functional tests.
- Main engine hot gas system leak tests.
- Auxiliary power unit leak and functional tests.
- Main engine 2 flight readiness test.
- Functional tests of the forward reaction control system.
- Preparations for the functional test of the landing gear.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Installation of heat shields around main engines 1 and 3.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Tests of the right orbital maneuvering system pod.
- Ammonia boiler servicing rescheduled for tonight.
- Crew Equipment Interface Test this weekend.
STS-40/SPACELAB LIFE SCIENCES 1 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - VAB HB 2
LAUNCH - MAY
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Closeouts of the orbiter.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Transfer to the Orbiter Processing Facility several hours after
Discovery's move to the VAB.
STS-37 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS/EXTERNAL TANK - VAB
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Closeouts of the liquid hydrogen umbilical.
STS-39 BOOSTERS/TANK - VAB
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Preparations to mate the orbiter Discovery Saturday.
- Final walkdown for mate.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Retraction of platforms away from the vehicle elements.
- Mating the orbiter Saturday.