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.