yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (02/10/90)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - FRIDAY, FEB. 9, 1990 STS-36 - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - LAUNCH PAD 39-A Platforms have been put in place to give technicians access to connect the high pressure fuel turbo pump to the engine 3 powerhead today. The replacement pump will be connected to the powerhead today and preliminary leak checks and duct alignment are planned tomorrow. NASA and contractor shuttle program managers are meeting here today and tomorrow for the Flight Readiness Review (FRR). An official launch date and period is expected to be announced at the conclusion of the FRR. The current target launch date for STS-36 is February 22. STS-32 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1 Post-flight orbiter systems tests are underway including checks of the power reactant storage and distribution system. Rocketdyne technicians removed the numbers 1 and 3 engines yes- terday. STS-31 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 2 A communications test between the orbiter and payload inter- faces and the Goddard Space Flight Center and Johnson Space Cen- ter via satellite is planned tonight. Operations to install in- strumentation, brakes and wheels are continuing today. STS-31 - SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB Today, the right aft center segment is scheduled to be mated at the aft booster. Tomorrow night, the right forward center seg- ment is scheduled to be transferred to the VAB transfer aisle for stacking operations.