yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (01/10/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9, 1990 10 a.m.
STS-39 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
Leak and functional tests of the three auxiliary power units
are planned. Checkout of the forward reaction control system
(FRCS) is continuing. Checks of the orbital maneuvering system
pods are underway. Tests of the power reactant storage and dis-
tribution system are scheduled. Heat shields are being installed
around the main engines. Tests of the closed circuit television
system were completed.
Interface tests between the Critical Ionization Velocity
system and the Chemical Release Observation have been completed.
These experiments already installed in the payload bay are part
of the Infrared Background Signature Survey for the Strategic
Defense Initiative.
Discovery is being prepared for rollover to the Vehicle As-
sembly Building the end of this month.
STS-37 - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
Tests of the remote manipulator system were successfully
completed. Leak and functional tests of the auxiliary power units
are continuing. Tests of the power reactant storage and distribu-
tion system and of the orbiter's instrumentation system are un-
derway. Preparations are underway to replace windows 1 and 6 be-
cause of blemishes. Hydraulic systems operations are planned this
week. Atlantis is being readied for launch scheduled in April.
STS-40 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - VAB
Technicians are performing post-flight work in the crew
cabin. Roll around tires were installed to allow cycling of the
landing gear doors for tile operations. Tile operations and in-
spections of the hydraulic system are continuing.
Columbia will remain in the Vehicle Assembly Building until
Discovery is ready to be transferred out of the OPF later this
month.
STS-37 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB
Booster stacking operations are continuing. The left forward
center segment was mated to the left booster early this morning.
Also this morning, the left forward segment was transferred to
the VAB.