yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (10/06/88)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1988 STS-27 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - OPF BAY 2 Payload bay closeout inspections continue. The KU-band antenna has been stowed in its flight position following inspection yesterday. Testing of the OMS/RCS electrical connections is scheduled. Routine leak checks of the main propulsion system are ongoing. Thermal protection tile bonding and installation continues. Preparations are underway for the crew equipment interface test scheduled later this week. STS-28 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1 Preparations continue for Columbia's roll from the OPF to the OMRF on Friday. Servicing of Columbia's water and coolant loops is scheduled. Mid-body radiators have been latched in preparation for payload bay door closure today. STS-27 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB Ordnance installation on the right booster has been completed. Ordnance work on the left booster continues. STS-26 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - HANGAR AF, CCAFS Disassembly work on Discovery's boosters is on schedule. Technicians are preparing to demate nozzle exit cone fragments before demating both right and left booster aft skirts. PREPARATIONS FOR STS-29 - VAB The mobile launch platform used for Discovery's STS-26 launch, MLP 2, has been returned to Bay 1 in the Vehicle Assembly Building. Having sustained only light damage during launch, the same platform will be readied to support Discovery's STS-29 launch in February. The external tank for STS-29 is scheduled to be moved from its storage area in High Bay 4 to its checkout cell in High Bay 4 where it will remain until ready for mating with the rest of Discovery's STS-29 assembly.