yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (02/07/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6, 1991
STS-39/DoD - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
LAUNCH - MARCH 1991
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Retest of a replaced heater wire for thruster R3A.
- Preparations for the positive pressure structural leak test.
- Vehicle closeouts in preparation for transfer to the VAB.
- Closeouts of the flipper doors which protect elevon actuators
and hinges.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Repair of the heater wire for thruster R3A.
- Replacement of the left hand nose landing gear tire and top off
of the tire pressure.
- Replacement of the thermal barrier near the left external tank
door foward hinge.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Structural leak checks of the orbiter later today.
- 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 leak tests.
- Installation of heat shields around main engines.
- Auxiliary power unit leak and functional tests.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Window 6 was installed.
- Checks of the closed circuit television system.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Tests of the right orbital maneuvering system pod.
- Tests of the forward reaction control system.
- Engine 2 flight readiness test tomorrow.
- Ammonia boiler servicing tonight.
STS-40/SPACELAB LIFE SCIENCES 1 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - VAB HB 2
LAUNCH - MAY
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Closeouts of the orbiter.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Extension of the landing gears in preparation for the move to
the OPF.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Closeouts to ready the vehicle for 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.