yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (01/23/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - TUESDAY, JAN. 22, 1991
STS-39 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
LAUNCH - FEBRUARY/MARCH 1991
WORK COMPLETED:
- Ku-band antenna stowed for flight.
- Primary and secondary seals in orbital maneuvering system
crossfeed lines replaced after failing leak checks.
- All swab samples taken of main engine drain lines passed.
- Wing structural leak check.
- Forward reaction control system leak checks.
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Tests of orbital maneuvering system crossfeed lines.
- Fitting the thermal barrier between the external tank doors.
- Final tire pressure measurements.
- Potable water servicing.
- Flush of the auxiliary power units lube oil system.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Closeouts to prepare for rollover to the Vehicle Assembly
Building the end of the month
STS-37 - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
LAUNCH - APRIL 1991
WORK COMPLETED:
- Three space shuttle main engines installed.
- Fuel cell coolant servicing and sampling.
- Crew module hatch/door functional test.
- Power reactant storage and distribution system test.
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Potable water servicing.
- Functional test of the waste containment system.
- Ku-band antenna testing.
- Window 6 installation.
STS-40 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - VAB HB 2
LAUNCH - MAY
WORK COMPLETED:
- Cycles of the main and nose landing gears.
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Post flight inspections of the space shuttle main engines.
- Troubleshooting the S-band antenna.
STS-39 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS/EXTERNAL TANK - VAB
WORK COMPLETED:
- Right aft center stacked and mated.
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Mating the right forward center segment.
- Closeouts of all booster field joints.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Transfer of the right forward segment to the VAB tomorrow.