yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (08/25/89)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - THURSDAY, AUG. 24, 1989
STS-32 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 2
Columbia is scheduled to be powered up today for post-flight
testing. The strongbacks are being attached to the payload bay
doors for opening next week. Preparations are underway to remove
the protective tailcone tonight after the body flap has been
positioned. Heatshields are scheduled to be removed from around
the main engines this weekend and the engines will be removed
next week.
STS-34 - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - VAB
The liquid hydrogen and oxygen tail service masts have been
mated to the orbiter and electrical connections between the
orbiter and external tank are underway. Power up testing is
planned tomorrow.
At the Vertical Processing Facility, the Galileo/Inertial
Upper Stage payload was installed in the payload canister today.
At about midnight, the canister will be transferred to Launch Pad
39-B.
Atlantis is scheduled to be transferred to Launch Pad 39-B
at 12:01 a.m. Monday, August 28.
STS-33 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
Interface verification checks of the right orbital
maneuvering system pod are underway. Other activities scheduled
today include leak and functional testing of the auxiliary power
units, orbiter modifications and thermal protection system
operations. Technicians are installing heat shields around
engines one and three. The nose landing gear wheels and tire
assemblies are scheduled to be installed this week.
STS-33 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB
The left forward center segment is scheduled to be lifted
today for pre-mating inspections. The right aft booster is being
prepared at the RPSF for transfer to the VAB this weekend.
Booster stacking operations will continue on a non-interference
basis with the STS-34 orbiter mating activities.