yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (12/04/90)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - Monday, Dec. 3, 1990 9:30 a.m.
STS-35 - COLUMBIA (OV 102)
Launch of Columbia occurred at 1:49:01.0789 a.m. EST Sunday,
Dec. 2. Launch was held about 21 minutes to allow the range time
to observe low level clouds in the area that could obscure in-
struments that track the shuttle during ascent. Damage to Launch
Pad 39-B was reported to be minimal.
The solid rocket boosters are scheduled to reach Hangar AF
on the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station this morning. The Freedom
Star is towing the left booster and the Liberty Star is towing
the right booster. They will be disassembled at Hangar AF in
preparation for refurbishment.
STS-39 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
Both freon cooling loops passed leak tests this weekend and
freon servicing is planned this week. The three main engines have
been installed in the vehicle. Operations scheduled this week in-
clude tests of the Ku-band antenna, servicing of the water spray
boilers, and a functional test of the waste containment system.
Tests of the right orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod to
verify the internal screens in the propellant tanks have been
successful at the Hypergolic Maintenance Facility (HMF). Tests
will continue this week with the pod in a horizontal position.
STS-37 - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
The high bay is closed to all non-essential personnel today
while technicians in protective suits continue to drain residual
oxidizer and fuel from the orbital maneuvering system crossfeed
lines and manifold. This operation was started yesterday.
The left OMS pod is scheduled to be removed Friday and
transferred to the HMF for post-flight operations. The three
auxiliary power units have been deserviced of lube oil.
STS-39 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB
Stacking operations are continuing in the VAB. The right aft
center segment is being pinned today. The right forward segment
will be transferred from the Rotation Processing and Surge
Facility to the VAB tonight.