yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (01/13/90)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - FRIDAY, JAN. 12, 1990 STS-36 - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 1 Cleaning of the midbody is scheduled to begin later today. After cleaning is complete, the payload bay doors will be closed for the move to the VAB. Heat shields have been installed around the number three main engine. A positive pressure structural leak test is planned to begin tonight and will continue for the next few days. Orbiter hydraulic system operations are planned today and tomorrow including a functional test of the landing gear. Rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building is targeted for Wednesday, Jan. 17. Atlantis will be mounted on the orbiter transporter and towed to the VAB transfer aisle. In the VAB, overhead cranes will be hooked to the orbiter to hoist it off the transporter and into position near the external tank. STS-31 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 2 Activities planned this week include tests of the power reactant storage and distribution system, checks of the orbital maneuvering system and reaction control system, leak and func- tional testing of the auxiliary power units, checks of the liquid oxygen main propulsion system and checks of the orbiter's S-band communications system. Preparations are underway to install the robot arm in the payload bay next week. STS-31 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB The left forward assembly was inspected yesterday in preparation for stacking. Joint closeouts are underway on the left booster. Today, the right aft booster is scheduled to be transferred to the VAB transfer aisle for stacking.