yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (01/08/91)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - MONDAY, JAN. 7, 1991 10 a.m.
STS-39 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
Checkout of the forward reaction control system (FRCS) is
underway today. Crossfeed lines between the orbital maneuvering
system pods are being connected this week. Tests of the power
reactant storage and distribution system are scheduled. Heat
shields are being installed around the main engines.
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
Leak and functional tests of the auxiliary power units are
scheduled this week. Preparations are underway to install the
remote manipulator system. Tests of the orbiter's instrumentation
system are planned. Hydraulic systems operations are planned this
week. Atlantis is being readied for launch scheduled in April.
STS-40 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - VAB
Tiles are being waterproofed and post-flight inspections in
the aft compartment are continuing. Some carrier panels on
Columbia's leading edges have been removed for structural inspec-
tions. A test of the orbiter's S-band antenna is planned. Colum-
bia 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 aft
center segment was mated to the left booster last week. The left
forward center segment was transferred to the VAB early this
morning in preparation for mate operations.