yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (12/16/88)
[Note: I will be on vacation from 12/20 through 1/3. I will not be posting
any articles during this time. -PEY]
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT FOR - Thursday, Dec. 15, 1988
STS-29 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
Verification testing of the right hand orbital maneuvering
system pod and the forward reaction control system is continuing
today. Preparations for a functional check of the waste
containment system are underway. Payload bay reconfiguration
activities are continuing. Measurements and checkout of the
brakes are planned today.
STS-30 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - OPF BAY 2
Atlantis is now jacked and leveled in bay 2 and tail cone
removal activities are underway. The protective cone is scheduled
to be removed tomorrow night. Platforms are being installed in
the aft compartment for access to that area. The crew hatch is
open for post flight inspections and turnaround activities.
Members of the tile assessment team met at KSC yesterday and
took a look at Atlantis' tiles. The team was formed to determine
the causes for the tile damage on the right side and recommend
any corrective action to prevent damage. Their findings are due
the beginning of January.
STS-28 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OMRF
Orbiter return-to-flight modifications and thermal
protection system operations are continuing. Columbia has about
1,462 tile cavities.
STS-29 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS/EXTERNAL TANK - VAB
Activities are underway to mate the external tank to the
solid rocket boosters later today. Technicians are finishing the
closeouts on the right forward booster this morning. Discovery is
scheduled to be mated to the stack next month.