yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (04/13/89)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1989 STS-30 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - PAD 39-B Today the orbiter's hydraulic fluid is being circulated in preparation for the Frequency Response Test (FRT) scheduled today. During the test, main engine valves will be cycled, actuators will be tested and the engines' pneumatics system will be checked out. In addition, the orbiter's aerosurfaces will be cycled. After this test, technicians will begin installing heat shields back around the engines in preparation for the helium signature leak test this weekend. Batteries are being installed in the second stage computer of Magellan's Inertial Upper Stage. Yesterday, KSC center managers met for the standard Launch Readiness Review to review KSC's capability of executing a safe and successful launch and landing. Tomorrow and Friday, NASA and contractor shuttle managers will meet here for the Flight Readiness Review (FRR) to determine the program's readiness to launch, carry out the mission and support the landing. An official launch date is expected at the end of the FRR. STS-28 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1 Orbiter systems testing is continuing this week including checkout of the Ku-band antenna, water spray boilers, air revitalization system, waste containment system and power reactant storage and distribution system. Installation of the orbiter's radiators is underway this week. Thermal protection system operations are continuing. Work is underway to prepare the two orbital maneuvering system pods for installation on the orbiter. STS-33 DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 2 Structural post-flight inspections and window polishing are scheduled this week. A systems test of the power reactant storage and distribution system is underway. Other activities planned include tile waterproofing, removal of ferry plugs and inspection of heat shields. STS-28 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB/RPSF The left forward center segment was transferred to the VAB Monday and inspections are in work. Stacking is scheduled for tomorrow. At the RPSF, the right aft booster is being transferred to a pallet in preparation for the move to the VAB tomorrow. Technicians are preparing other STS-30 segments for stacking in the RPSF.