yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (01/26/89)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1989
STS-29 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - VAB
Technicians finished bolting the orbiter Discovery to the
external tank and solid rocket boosters at about 5 a.m. today.
The lifting sling is being removed from the orbiter and platforms
are being moved into place around the vehicle for access.
Electrical connections between the tank and orbiter will start
later today. Connections between the tail service masts on the
mobile launcher platform and the orbiter are planned today.
The Shuttle Interface Test will begin once all the
connections have been completed. Discovery is scheduled to be
rolled out to Launch Pad 39-B at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31.
STS-30 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - OPF BAY 2
The right hand orbital maneuvering system pod was delivered
to the OPF yesterday and preparations to install the pod are
underway today. Checkout of the pod will commence after the
installation. Technicians are continuing to reconfigure the
payload bay and repair the damaged tiles.
STS-28 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1
Preparations to open Columbia's payload bay doors are
scheduled today and power up testing is planned for tomorrow.
STS-30 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB
Joint closeout operations are continuing today on the left
booster. The left forward assembly is scheduled to be stacked on
top of the booster later today. Meanwhile, technicians in the
RPSF are preparing the right segments for stacking.