yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (08/24/89)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - WEDNESDAY AUG. 23, 1989
STS-32 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 2
Access platforms are being positioned around the vehicle.
Preparations for post-flight frequency response test of the
aerosurfaces and preparations to remove the protective tail cone
are underway today. Inspections of the main engine's main
combustion chamber are scheduled today. The three main engines
are scheduled to be removed next week and taken to the VAB main
engine shop for post flight inspection and for replacement of
several components.
STS-34 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - VAB
The liquid hydrogen mobile launcher pad tail service mast
has been mated to Atlantis and electrical connections of the
liquid oxygen tail service mast are in work. Ordnance devices
are being installed between the orbiter and external tank.
Required purges have been initiated to the crew cabin, payload
bay and aft compartment. Orbiter to external tank electrical
connections are scheduled for later today. Power up testing to
verify connections is planned for tomorrow.
At the Verticle Processing Facility, technicians are
scheduled to load the Galileo/IUS payload into the payload
canister today. The canister laden with the Jupiter-bound
spacecraft is scheduled to be transferred to Launch Pad 39-B at
12:01 a.m. Friday, August 25, 1989.
Atlantis is scheduled to be transferred to Launch Pad 39-B
at 12:01 a.m., Monday, August 28, 1989.
STS-33 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
Several components were installed yesterday including the
right Orbital Maneuvering Systems Pod, the galley, and two of
three auxiliary power unit controllers. A functional test of the
galley and interface verification of the Orbital Maneuvering
Systems Pod are scheduled today. Other activities planned today
include leak and functional testing of the waste containment
system, inspection of payload bay thermal blankets and tile
operations.
STS-33 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB
The left forward center segment is scheduled to be stacked
today. Booster stacking operations will continue on a
non-interference basis with the STS-34 orbiter mating activities.