yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (10/09/89)
[I've been on travel, hence the delay in getting this out. -PEY]
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4, 1989
STS-34 - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - PAD 39-B
Overnight, technicians removed and replaced one of two
command and control computers for the Inertial Upper Stage and
retest is underway. This computer experienced bit errors during
yesterday's IUS simulated countdown and a decision was made to
replace the unit with a spare on site.
Closeouts of the aft compartment are underway. These
activities include final inspections, removal of non-flight
protective covers, removal of platforms and taking photos.
At about midnight tonight, the pad will be cleared of all
non-essential personnel for final ordnance operations. The pad
will be cleared through tomorrow while the ordnance devices are
being connected and checked.
STS-33 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
Preparations to transfer Discovery to the Vehicle Assembly
Building are underway for noon tomorrow. The orbiter transporter
will be used to haul Discovery several hundred yards to the
transfer aisle. By using the transporter, the landing gears will
be retracted for flight in the OPF versus in the VAB, thereby
saving time in the transfer aisle.
STS-32 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 2
Preparations to install the three main engines are underway
today. The first engine is scheduled to be installed tomorrow.
Checks of the orbital maneuvering system, water spray boilers and
power reactant storage and distribution system are continuing
today.
The chin panel was removed so engineers could inspect the
area for water intrusion. No evidence of water was found and the
panel was reinstalled yesterday.
STS-33 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB
The external tank and solid rocket boosters were mated last
week and preparations to mate the orbiter Discovery to the stack
are underway.
STS-32 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB
The left forward center segment is being mated to the stack
today. The left forward solid motor segment is scheduled to be
transferred to the VAB this weekend and stacked next week.