yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (11/17/89)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - THURSDAY, NOV. 16, 1989 STS-33 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - PAD 39-B Inspections of Discovery's two aft integrated electronics assemblies (IEAs) have been performed. The right IEA did not pass the inspections and will be replaced with a unit from the STS-32 booster stack. As a result of a new IEA, the right solid rocket booster hydraulic power units will be hot fired. These hydraulic power units will be run for 20-30 seconds late tomorrow afternoon and a series of inspections will follow. Workers retorqued a leaking dynatube fitting for one of the hydraulic power units on the right solid rocket booster yesterday. The fitting is being monitored today for any significant leakage. 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-36 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - OPF BAY 1 Deservicing of residual hypergolic propellants began this morning. 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-32 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 2 Closeouts of the vehicle for the move to the Vehicle Assembly Building are underway. The landing gears are being prepared for final retraction. The orbiter's weight and center of gravity have been determined. Transfer of Columbia from the OPF to the Vehicle Assembly Building is targeted 8 to 9 p.m. tonight. STS-32 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS/EXTERNAL TANK - VAB Another IEA will be used on the right booster. Both IEAs are scheduled to be installed while the vehicle is in the VAB. Preparations are underway for mating the orbiter to the external tank. STS-36 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB The left forward center segment is scheduled to be moved back to the VAB early Friday. The right aft booster is being built up in the Rotation Processing and Surge Facility.