yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (08/23/89)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - TUESDAY, AUG. 22, 1989
STS-32 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 2
Columbia was demated from the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
yesterday and was towed to the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2
at about 12:30 a.m. this morning. Access stands and platforms are
being assembled around the vehicle and power up testing is
planned for Thursday.
STS-34 - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - VAB
Atlantis was "hardmated" to the external tank at 11:50 a.m.
this morning. Removal of the sling is in work. Later today,
technicians will connect the liquid hydrogen and oxygen tail
service masts to the orbiter and electrical connections are
scheduled tomorrow. Atlantis is scheduled to be in the VAB about
eight days before being transferred to Launch Pad 39-B.
STS-33 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
Preparations are underway to install the right orbital
maneuvering system pod today. Other activities scheduled today
include installation of auxiliary power unit controllers, potable
water servicing, orbiter modifications and thermal protection
system operations. Securing of engines one and three is underway.
STS-33 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB
The left forward center segment is scheduled to be
transferred to the VAB transfer aisle today. Booster stacking
operations will continue on a non-interference basis with the
STS-34 orbiter mating activities.