yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (03/31/89)
KSC SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT -- THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1989
STS-30 - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - Pad 39-B
The pad is closed today while workers load propellants into
the orbital manuevering system pods, the reaction control system,
the auxiliary power units, and the solid rocket booster hydraulic
power units. The pad was cleared early Wednesday evening to begin
the work, which is scheduled to end by late Friday afternoon.
Some minor problems with ground support equipment, including
an oxidizer quick disconnect, delayed the loading operations
about 4 hours. The minor anomalies were not significant, and will
not impact the targeted launch date of April 28, l989.
The third high pressure oxidizer turbopump for Atlantis'
mission arrived at KSC today. The "R&R" (remove and replace)
operation will take place after the pad is opened following the
conclusion of propellant loading. The payload bay doors will be
reopened at that time. Next week, checks of electrical
connections between Magellan and the orbiter will be conducted.
A major milestone for the pre-flight preparations will be
the Countdown Demonstration Test with the crew, scheduled for
April 6 and 7.
STS-28 - Columbia (OV 102) - OPF Bay 1
Scheduled activities over the next few days include the
hookup of auxiliary power unit fuel lines. Although the orbiter
could have been ready for activities requiring scape suit teams,
the decision was made to begin scape suit activities one day
later than scheduled in order to give teams--which have been
working at the pad--time off.
STS-33 - Discovery (OV 103) -OPF Bay 2
The three main engines will be removed no earlier than Tues.
of next week. Engine one will be sent back to the Rocketdyne
plant in Canoga Park, Calif. for analysis and repair of a crack
in its main combustion chamber.
Post-flight inspections following the STS-29 flight are also
proceeding according to schedule. Power reactant storage and
distribution (PRSD) testing with the launch processing system in
Firing Room 3 will start on Monday.
STS-28 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS -- RPSF
The left aft booster will be moved to the VAB tomorrow in
preparation for stacking operations. The stacking will start
about noon Monday in High Bay 1.