yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (10/28/88)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT - THURSDAY, OCT. 27, 1988 STS-27 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - VAB BAY 3 Atlantis was powered up at about 5 a.m. this morning in preparation for the Shuttle Interface Test (SIT). This is a comprehensive test of the critical connections between the vehicle elements and the launch platform. The test is scheduled to be complete on Sunday after which rollout preparations will begin. Engineers have evaluated the data from the injector plate on one of Atlanits' main engines and have determined the measurements are within specifications and are acceptable for flight. The plate was measured for flatness. Rollout of Atlantis is targeted for no earlier than 12:01 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31. The shuttle vehicle and launch platform will slowly be carried out atop the crawler transporter to Launch Pad 39-B where final launch preparations will occur. STS-29 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1 Technicians are moving platforms and gaining access to remove the two main engines from Discovery. The engines are scheduled to be removed tomorrow. Preparations are continuing to remove the right hand orbital maneuvering system pod this weekend. Other operations scheduled today include: testing of the Ku- band antenna, checkout of the main propulsion system helium system and preparations for audio checks. STS-28 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OMRF Orbiter return-to-flight modifications are continuing including crew escape, the addition of tire pressure monitors, elevon cove seal improvements and chin panel. STS-29 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB/RPSF The left aft center segment was transferred to the VAB early this morning and preparations are underway to attach the lifting beam to the segment. Workers will inspect the segment prior to hoisting it into the high bay for mating.