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.