yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (12/19/89)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - MONDAY, DEC. 18, 1989 STS-32 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - PAD 39-A This weekend, ordnance devices were installed on the vehicle and the power reactant storage and distribution system dewars at the pad were loaded with liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants. Today, work continues to validate systems at Pad 39-A to be used in loading liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants into the orbiter's onboard storage tanks. One of the major pieces of equipment being validated is the Orbiter Midbody Umbilical Unit (OMBUU) at the Pad used to service the orbiter with propellants during the launch countdown. Closeouts of the aft compartment, external tank intertank and solid rocket booster integrated electronic assemblies are underway. The launch date for mission STS-32 is being evaluated. STS-36 - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 1 Testing of the right orbital maneuvering system pod has been completed to date. A crew equipment interface test was conducted. Installation of the three main engines was performed. This week, interface verifcation tests of the main engines are planned. STS-33 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 2 Power up post-flight systems testing and inspections are scheduled this week. STS-36 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB Joint closeouts of the right center and forward field joints are underway. Booster stacking operations were completed last week and measurements of the alignment were completed. STS-31 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB Stacking operations are starting with the left aft booster in the VAB today.