yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (02/16/89)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, 1989 STS-29 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - VAB The first two new oxidizer turbo pumps are mounted to the central flange on two of the main engines. Rocketdyne technicians are mechanically connecting the pumps to the engines today. The last pump is scheduled to arrive tonight and will be taken to the pad after the receiving inspections are complete. Installation of the three pumps and the associated testing is scheduled to be completed prior to the end of this month. A 22-hour interface verification test of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite and its Inertial Upper Stage is underway today in parallel with pump installation activities. The test verifies connections between the payload and the orbiter. STS-30 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - OPF BAY 2 The orbiter's waste containment system (WCS) was installed yesterday and is being connected today. Functional checkout of the WCS will commence after hookups are complete. The latch for the payload bay doors was installed and checked out. Thermal protection system operations are continuing. The flight tires are scheduled to be installed on Friday and Saturday. STS-28 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1 Orbiter communications systems testing is underway this week. The nose cap was installed yesterday and Rockwell technicians are scheduled to install Columbia's new chin panel behind the cap today. Power up testing is continuing. Technicians are continuing to bond tiles. STS-30 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB The right forward segment, the last motor segment for the STS-30 set, was transferred to the VAB today for mating preparations. The right forward assembly is in the VAB in preparation for stacking on the solid rocket motor segments. The external tank will be mated to the boosters this month after stacking operations are complete.