yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (12/14/89)
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13, 1989
STS-32 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - PAD 39-A
Hypergolic propellant loading activities and the "hot fire"
test of the hydraulic power units were successfully completed
yesterday. The pad has been reopened for normal work. Workers are
validating systems at Pad 39-A to be used in loading liquid
oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants into the orbiter's onboard
storage tanks.
Ordnance installation and checks of firing circuits are
planned for Sunday and closeouts of the aft compartment are
underway.
The Dec. 18 launch date of Mission STS-32 is being assessed
at this time.
STS-36 - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 1
The right orbital maneuvering system pod has been
mechanically installed on the vehicle and will be electrically
mated later today. 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. Removal of the three main engines is planned
this week.
STS-36 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB
Stacking operations are continuing. The right forward
segment was mated today and preparations to raise and mate the
right forward assembly are underway. Joint closeouts are
underway. The external tank is scheduled to be mated to the
boosters next week.