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.