yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (02/24/89)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - THURSDAY, FEB. 23, 1989
STS-29 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - PAD 39-B
Today, workers are installing heat shields around the three
main engines. Meanwhile, connections of the pumps continue from
the orbiter's aft compartment.
The helium signature leak test of the main propulsion
system is scheduled to begin Friday evening and a flight
readiness test will be conducted to cycle the main engine valves
next week. Preparations for launch are scheduled to begin next
week.
Today, software will be loaded into the Inertial Upper
Stage's general purpose computers and azimuth determination of
the redundant inertial measurment units will be performed. A
flight readiness check of the IUS systems will begin today and
extend through tomorrow.
The STS-29 launch date will be set at the conclusion of the
Flight Readiness Review, scheduled for March 2 and 3 at KSC.
STS-30 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - OPF BAY 2
A test of the orbiter's flight controls is underway today.
Activities continuing include checkout of the main propulsion
system, closeouts of the midbody, tile inspections and
waterproofing.
STS-28 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1
Checkout of the main propulsion system is continuing today.
Technicians are scheduled to begin installing the power reactant
storage and distibution system tanks. Return-to-flight
modifications are underway.
STS-30 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB
Closeouts of the STS-30 booster field joints are underway
today. Measurements were taken to determine the alignment of the
boosters in preparation for external tank mating. The external
tank is scheduled to be mated to the boosters Monday evening.
The left aft booster for Mission STS-28 arrived at the
Rotation Processing and Storage Facility on Tuesday and buildup
operations are underway.