yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (05/09/89)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT FOR - TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1989 STS-28 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1 The radiators were cleaned and stowed for flight yesterday. Technicians are preparing to install the left OMS pod tonight. Last week, Columbia's three main engines were installed and testing is scheduled this week. The right orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod has also been installed. Interface testing of the OMS pods is scheduled this week. The orbiter's potty has been installed and functional checks are planned this week. Tile technicians are continuing to bond tiles and thermal blankets. This morning, 229 cavities were reported. Columbia is scheduled to remain in bay 1 until late June when it will be transferred to the VAB for mating with its external tank and solid rocket boosters. STS-33 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 2 Technicians are preparing Discovery for its roll to the OMRF on Thursday. The pressure in the tires and landing gear struts is being checked today. The Ku-band antenna will be stowed and the payload bay doors will be closed in the next few days. Discovery is being transferred to the OMRF to make room for Atlantis this weekend. STS-30 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - HANGAR AF The solid rocket boosters were towed from their impact area offshore and arrived at Hangar AF by 6 p.m. Friday night. Today, hydrolasing activities are underway to strip off the closeout material on the boosters. The boosters will be disassembled and shipped back to Morton Thiokol for refurbishment and reloading with propellant. STS-28 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB This week, the right forward segment and right forward assembly are scheduled to be stacked which will complete the stacking operations for this set of boosters. Joint closeouts are active. STS-34 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - RPSF Technicians are building up the right and left aft boosters in the Rotation Processing and Surge Facility.