yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (11/11/88)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - TUESDAY, NOV. 8, 1988
STS-27 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - PAD 39-B
Yesterday afternoon workers successfully conducted the "hot
fire" of the solid rocket booster hydraulic power units. About 3
p.m. yesterday, the units were run for approximately 20 seconds
to verify their operation prior to flight.
The Rotating Service Structure was moved away from the
vehicle by 7 a.m. today in preparation for the hot fire of the
oribter's auxiliary power units. The new APUs will be run for
approximately seven minutes later today. The hot fire is a
requirement for new units.
The STS-27 flight crew is scheduled to arrive at KSC on
Saturday to participate in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration
Test (TCDT). The countdown clock will begin ticking at the T-24
hour mark at about 7:40 a.m. (EST) Sunday, Nov. 13 and will
continue through a simulated T-zero at 11 a.m. (EST) Monday, Nov.
14.
STS-29 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1
Orbiter systems testing continuing today includes: power
reaction storage and distribution system testing, functional
checkout of the forward reaction control system, orbiter
communications testing and checks of the main propulsion liquid
oxygen system. Technicians are scheduled to install the nose
wheels and tire assemblies today.
STS-28 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OMRF
Preparations are underway to transfer Columbia from the
Orbiter Modification and Refurbishment Facility to OPF bay 2 at
midnight tonight. The goal is to have the orbiter in position and
jacked and leveled by first shift tomorrow to minimize the
disruption of work due to the move.
STS-29 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB/RPSF
Stacking operations are proceeding smoothly and ahead of
schedule. The left forward center and left aft center segments
were mated by 3:40 a.m. today. A leak check of that field joint
is planned later today. The left forward segment was moved into
the transfer aisle and is being prepared for mating to the stack
later this week. The right aft booster is scheduled to be
transferred to the VAB this weekend for stacking on the launch
platform.