yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (11/18/89)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - FRIDAY, NOV. 17, 1989 STS-33 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - PAD 39-B Retest of the integrated electronics assemblies (IEAs) is underway today and is scheduled to be completed today. A "hot fire" of the right solid rocket booster hydraulic power units is planned for tonight. The two units will be run for about 20-30 seconds. This activity is required because of the new IEA on the right booster. Final ordnance operations are scheduled to begin at midnight tonight. Pyrotechnic devices will be electrically connected and resistance checks of the circuits will be performed on the ground support system and the shuttle vehicle. In addition, launch countdown preparations and closeouts of the aft compartment are underway. In the aft compartment, final inspections are continuing and last minute items are being installed for flight. The flight doors are scheduled to be installed for flight tomorrow evening. The countdown is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. EST Sunday, Nov. 19. The five-member flight crew will be arriving at the time the countdown begins. Launch of mission STS-33 is targeted for no earlier than Wednesday, Nov. 22. The four-hour launch period opens at 6:30 p.m. EST. STS-32 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - VAB Columbia was towed to the VAB last night atop the orbiter transporter at about 11:15 p.m. Columbia is currently in the transfer aisle. There are a few thermal protection system gap fillers in cure and the exact time for hoisting the vehicle to the vertical position is being determined. This weekend, Columbia will be carefully lowered into position and bolted to the external tank. STS-36 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - OPF BAY 1 Deservicing of residual hypergolic propellants is underway today and will continue through tomorrow. Checks of the main propulsion system and communications system are scheduled this week. Preparations are underway to remove the right orbital maneuvering system pod this weekend. STS-36 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB The left forward center segment is scheduled to be moved to the VAB after the orbiter is in the high bay. The right aft booster is being built up in the Rotation Processing and Surge Facility.