yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (11/28/88)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - SUNDAY, NOV. 27, 1988 STS-27 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - PAD 39-B Today, technicians are busy at the pad finishing closing out the orbiter's aft compartment. All main engine work has been completed in the aft compartment. Remaining work includes installing thermal blankets in avionics bays, removing protective covers, cleaning and inspecting. Final ordnance operations were completed yesterday. All operations are on scheduled for the call-to-stations for picking up the launch countdown at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28. Launch of STS-27 is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 1. Liftoff from Launch Pad 39-B could occur during a period from 6:32 a.m. to 9:32 a.m. (EST) that day. STS-27 flight crew members are scheduled to arrive at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility tomorrow at about 3:45 p.m. EST. The crew will be making final preparations for launch. The weather forecast for Thursday's launch includes seven miles of visibility and a temperature of 60 degrees. Winds are predicted to be 10-18 knots from the east-northeast and there is a chance of rainshowers in the area. Clouds will be broken at the 2,000 ft. and 8,000 ft. levels and overcast at the 25,000 ft. level.