yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (07/06/89)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1989
STS-28 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - VAB
Columbia was hardmated to the external tank at
about 5 p.m. yesterday. Work is underway to connect the tail
service masts to the orbiter. Access stands are being assembled
for tile technicians. Step and gap measurements will be taken
around the nose of the orbiter, gap fillers will be installed in
various areas and tile repairs will be made.
The Shuttle Interface Test is scheduled to begin no earlier
than tomorrow evening. The purpose of the test is to verify all
critical connections between the orbiter and the tank, orbiter
and boosters, orbiter and mobile launcher platform and to perform
a functional operation check of the solid rocket boosters'
systems.
Columbia's rollout is currently targeted for no earlier than
12:01 a.m., Tuesday, July 11.
STS-34 - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
Preparations are underway to install the three main engines
this week. Operations scheduled today include a leak test of the
environmental control system, a functional check of the waste
containment system and check out of the forward reaction control
system.
STS-33 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OMRF
Power down work is continuing this week in the OMRF to
prepare Discovery for transfer to OPF bay 1 next week.
Preventative maintenance is being performed on equipment used in
bay 1, including the telescoping buckets used for access to the
payload bay.
STS-34 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB/RPSF
Stacking operations are continuing on a non-interference
basis with shuttle mating activities. The left forward assembly
is scheduled to be stacked today, joint closeouts are active and
a leak check of the right aft joint is planned.