yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (12/15/89)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - THURSDAY, DEC. 14, 1989 STS-32 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - PAD 39-A Workers are continuing 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. This unit is connected to a service panel on the orbiter and is used to feed propellants into the orbiter's onboard power reactant storage and distribution system tanks during the launch countdown. Validations of the gaseous oxygen vent arm are also continuing today. Ordnance installation and checks of firing circuits are planned for Saturday and closeouts of the aft compartment are underway. Syncom batteries are being charged today. Launch of mission STS-32 has been rescheduled for Dec. 20. The window for that day opens at 6:26 p.m. and closes at 7:24 p.m. EST. STS-36 - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 1 The right orbital maneuvering system pod has been mechanically and electrically mated to the vehicle and testing is underway today. A functional test of the galley was performed yesterday. Installation of the three main engines is planned for Friday and Saturday. STS-33 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 2 Power up post-flight systems testing and inspections are scheduled this week. Two of the three main engines have been removed and the last engine is scheduled to be removed today. After engine removal, workers will be preparing to offload the auxiliary power unit catch bottles this weekend. STS-36 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB Stacking operations were completed early this morning, then the right forward assembly was mated. Joint closeouts are underway. The external tank is scheduled to be mated to the boosters next week.