yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (09/08/88)
-53- HUNTSVILLE OPERATIONS SUPPORT CENTER The Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC) is a facility at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center which supports launch activities at Kennedy Space Center, Fla. The operations center also supports powered flight and payload operations at the Johnson Space Center. During pre-mission testing, countdown, launch and powered flight toward orbit, Marshall and contractor engineers and scientists man consoles in the support center to monitor realtime data being transmitted from the Shuttle. Their purpose is to evaluate and help solve problems that might occur with Space Shuttle propulsion system elements, including the Space Shuttle main engines, external tank and solid rocket boosters. They also will work problems with the range safety system. The data, providing information on the "health" of these systems, are gathered by sensors aboard the Shuttle and are instantaneously transmitted from the launch site to the 2-story HOSC. There the information is processed by computers and displayed on screens and other instruments at 15 stations in the Engineering Console Room. More than 3,000 temperature, pressure, electrical voltage and other measurements are made every second. During the 10 hours of peak activity before and during launch, more that 11 million measurements are assessed by teams of experts in the support center. Approximately 150 Marshall support center personnel have access to more than 25 direct communications lines that link them with the launch site at Kennedy Space Center, Mission Control at Johnson Space Center and with Shuttle propulsion system contractor plants. If a problem is detected by the experts at one of the stations in the support center console room, engineers on the consoles immediately alert appropriate individuals at the Kennedy and Johnson centers, and operations center managers in the Shuttle action center, a conference room adjacent to the console room. They also pass the information to the appropriate teams of specialists in the nearby operations center working area. There are separate teams to work Space Shuttle main engine, external tank, solid rocket booster, main propulsion system and Range Safety System difficulties. In addition to launch support, payload services are provided by teams of scientists operating out of specially equipped payload support rooms. -more- -54- STS-26 MENU FREDRICK H. (RICK) HAUCK, CDR - (RED) Day 1*, 5** Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Meal A Meal A Meal A Meal A Pears, Dried (IM) Peaches, Dried (IM) Apricots, Dried (IM) Pears, Dried (IM) Sausage Patty (R) Granola (R) Seasoned Scrambled Eggs (R) Beef Patty (R) Scrambled Eggs (R) Mexican Scrambled Eggs (R) Bran Flakes (R) Bran Flakes (R) Bran Flakes (R) Cocoa (B) Orange-Grapefruit Drink (B) Cocoa (B) Grapefruit Drink (B) Orange-Pineapple Drink (B) Orange-Grapefruit Drink (B) Meal B Meal B Meal B Meal B Ham (T) Dried Beef (IM) Peanut Butter (IM) Ham (T) Bread (NF) Bread (NF) Jelly (IM) Bread (NF) Peaches, Diced (T) Pears, Diced (T) Bread (NF) Pineapple (T) Shortbread Cookies (NF) Butter Cookies (NF) Fruit Cocktail (T) Cashews (NF) Lemonade w/A/S (2X)(B) Lemonade (2X)(B) Fruitcake (T) Tea w/Lemon & A/S (2X)(B) Tea w/Lemon & A/S (2X)(B) Meal C Meal C Meal C Meal C Teriyaki Chicken (R) Beef w/BBQ Sauce 8 oz (T) Shrimp Cocktail (R) Meatballs w/BBQ Sauce 8 oz (T) Rice & Chicken (R) Potatoes au Gratin (R) Beef & Gravy 8 oz (T) Rice Pilaf (R) Asparagus (R) Green Beans w/Mushrooms (R) Macaroni & Cheese (R) Italian Vegetables (R) Fruit Cocktail (T) Pears, Diced (T) Green Beans w/Mushrooms (R) Peaches, Diced (T) Orange Mango (B) Citrus Drink (B) Peach Ambrosia (R) Apple Drink (B) Lemonade (B) * Day 1 consists of meals B and C T- Thermostablized ** Day 5 consists of Meal A only NF- Natural Form B - Beverage R - Rehydratable IM - Intermediate Moisture -more- -55- RICHARD O. COVEY, PLT (YELLOW) Day 1*, 5** Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Meal A Meal A Meal A Meal A Peaches, Diced (T) Peaches, Diced (T) Dried Beef (IM) Pears, Diced (T) Sausage Patty (R) Granola (R) Seasoned Scrambled Eggs (R) Beef Patty (R) Seasoned Scrambled Eggs (R) Granola Bar (NF) Bran Flakes (R) Bran Flakes (R) Breakfast Roll (NF) Breakfast Roll (NF) Breakfast Roll (NF) Breakfast Roll (NF) Orange-Mango Drink (B) Orange-Grapefruit Drink (B) Orange-Mango Drink (B) Grapefruit Drink (B) Meal B Meal B Meal B Meal B Tuna Salad Spread (T) Shrimp Creole (R) Chicken Salad Spread (T) Beef Almondine (T) Bread (NF) Pears, Diced (T) Bread (NF) Pineapple (T) Peaches, Diced (T) Butter Cookies (NF) Fruit Cocktail (T) Macadamia Nuts (NF) Shortbread Cookies (NF) Lemonade (2X)(B) Almonds (NF) Lemonade (2X)(B) Lemonade (2X) (B) Lemonade (2X)(B) Meal C Meal C Meal C Meal C Chicken ala King 8 oz (T) Turkey & Gravy 8 oz (T) Teriyaki Chicken (R) Beef w/BBQ Sauce 8 oz (T) Rice & Chicken (R) Potatoes au Gratin (R) Potato Patty (R) Rice Pilaf (R) Asparagus (R) Green Beans w/Mushrooms (R) Creamed Spinach (R) Italian Vegetables (R) Chocolate Pudding (T) Butterscotch Pudding (T) Candy Coated Peanuts (NF) Chocolate Pudding (T) Tea (B) Tea (B) Vanilla Pudding (T) Tea (B) Tea (B) * Day 1 consists of Meals B and C T - Thermostabilized ** Day 5 consists of Meal A only NF - Natural Form B - Beverage R - Rehydratable -more- -56- JOHN M. (MIKE) LOUNGE, MS-1- (BLUE) Day 1*, 5** Day 2,9 Day 3 Day 4 Meal A Meal A Meal A Meal A Pears Peaches, Dried (IM) Apricots, Dried (IM) Fruit Cocktail (T) Beef Patty (R) Granola w/Blueberries (R) Seasoned Scrambled Eggs (R) Beef Patty (R) Seasoned Scrambled Eggs (R) Breakfast Roll (NF) Bran Flakes (R) Oatmeal w/Raisins & Space (R) Granola w/Raisins (R) Vanilla Instant Breakfast (B) Cocoa (B) Breakfast Roll (NF) Cocoa (B) Grapefruit Drink (B) Orange Drink Mix (B) Grapefruit Drink (B) Orange-Mango Drink (B) Meal B Meal B Meal B Meal B Peanut Butter (IM) Tuna Salad Spread (T) Salmon (T) Ham (T) Bread (NF) Bread (NF) Bread (NF) Cheddar Cheese Spread (T) Peaches, Diced (T) Pears, Diced (T) Fruit Cocktail (T) Bread (NF) Shortbread Cookies (NF) Butter Cookies (NF) Fruitcake (T) Pineapple (T) Apple Drink (2X) 9B) Lemonade w/A/S(2X) (B) Tea w/Lemon & A/S (2X) (B) Cashews (NF) Lemonade w/A/S (2X) (B) Meal C Meal C Meal C Meal C Meatballs w/BBQ Sce 8 oz (T) Beef w/BBQ Sauce 8 oz. (T) Grd Beef w/Spice Sce 8 oz (T) Meatballs w/BBQ Sauce 8 oz (T) Rice & Chicken (R) Potatoes au Gratin (R) Potato Patty (R) Rice Pilaf (R) Asparagus (R) Green Bean w/Mushrooms (R) Green Beans & Broccoli (R) Italian Vegetables (R) Chocolate Pudding (T) Butterscotch Pudding (T) Strawberries (R) Chocolate Pudding (T) Grape Drink (B) Orange Drink (B) Vanilla Pudding (T) Apple Drink (B) Tropical Punch w/A//S (B) * Day 1 consists of Meals B and C IM - Intermediate Moisture ** Day 5 consists of Meal A only R - Rehydratable B - Beverage NF - Natural Form T - Thermostabilized A/S - Artificial Sweetener -more- -57- DAVID C. HILMERS, MS-2 - (GREEN) Day 1*, 5** Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Meal A Meal A Meal A Meal A Applesauce (T) Peaches, Diced (T) Applesauce (T) Peaches, Diced (T) Bran Flakes (R) Scrambled Eggs (R) Scrambled Eggs (R) Scrambled Eggs (R) Granola Bar (NF) Granola (R) Granola Bar (NF) Oatmeal w/Brown Sugar (R) Orange-Mango Drink (B) Granola Bar (NF) Orange Drink Mix (B) Granola Bar (NF) Orange-Grapefruit Drink (B) Grapefruit Drink (B) Meal B Meal B Meal B Meal B Tuna Salad Spread (T) Turkey Salad Spread (T) Turkey Salad Spread (T) Cheddar Cheese Spread (T) Bread (NF) Bread (NF) Bread (NF) Bread (NF) Peaches, Diced (T) Pears, Diced (T) Fruit Cocktail (T) Applesauce (T) Shortbread Cookies (NF) Trail Mix (NF) Shortbread Cookies (NF) Granola Bar (NF) Grapefruit Drink (2X) (B) Grapefruit Drink (2X) (B) Dried Peaches (IM) Apricots (IM) Grapefruit Drink (2X) (B) Orange Drink (2X) (B) Meal C Meal C Meal C Meal C Chicken ala King 8 oz (T) Turkey Tetrazzini (R) Teriyaki Chicken (R) Turkey & Gravy 8 oz (T) Corn, Grn Bean & Pasta (R) Potatoes au Gratin (R) Potato Patty (R) Rice Pilaf (R) Creamed Spinach (R) Green Bean w/Mushrooms (R) Green Beans & Broccoli (R) Italian Vegetables (R) Fruit Cocktail (T) Fruit Cocktail (T) Strawberries (R) Fruit Cocktail (T) Chocolate Pudding (T) Apricots (IM) Pineapple (T) Almonds (NF) Orange-Grapefruit Drink Orange Drink (B) Grapefruit Drink (B) Grapefruit Drink (B) * Day 1 consists of Meals B and C T - Thermostabilized ** Day 5 consists of Meal A only NF - Natural Form B - Beverage R - Rehydratable -more- -58- GEORGE D. (PINKY) NELSON, MS-3 (ORANGE) Day 1*, 5** Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Meal A Meal A Meal A Meal A Pineapple (T) Fruit Cocktail (T) Pineapple (T) Fruit Cocktail (T) Sausage Patty (R) Sausage Patty (R) Sausage Patty (R) Beef Patty (R) Mexican Scrambled Eggs (R) Mexican Scrambled Eggs (R) Mexican Scrambled Eggs (R) Mexican Scrambled Eggs (R) Granola w/Raisins (R) Orange Drink (B) Orange Drink Mix (B) Breakfast Roll (NF) Cocoa (B) Kona Coffee (B) Kona Coffee (B) Grapefruit Drink (B) Orange-Pineapple Drink (B) Kona Coffee (B) Kona Coffee (B) Meal B Meal B Meal B Meal B Ham Salad Spread (T) Frankfurters (T) Chicken Salad Spread (T) Frankfurters (T) Tortillas (NF) Tortillas (NF) Bread (NF) Bread (NF) Chocolate Pudding (T) Chocolate Pudding (T) Fruit Cocktail (T) Applesauce (T) Candy Coated Chocolates (NF) Life Savers (NF) Chocolate Covered Cookies (NF) Cashews (NF) Apple Cider (2X) (B) Apple Cider (2X) (B) Orange-Mango Drink (B) Apple Drink (2X) (B) Kona Coffee (B) Meal C Meal C Meal C Meal C Shrimp Cocktail (R) Shrimp Cocktail (R) Shrimp Cocktail (R) Shrimp Cocktail (R) Sweet & Sour Chicken (R) Beef w/BBQ Sauce 8 oz (T) Ham (T) Meatballs w/BBQ Sauce 8 oz (T) Rice Pilaf (R) Potato Patty (R) Potato Patty (R) Italian Vegetables (R) Green Beans & Broccoli (R) Italian Vegetables (R) Green Beans & Broccoli (R) Chocolate Pudding (T) Strawberries (R) Peaches, Diced (T) Strawberries (R) Apple Drink (B) Orange Drink Mix (B) Vanilla Pudding (T) Vanilla Pudding (T) Kona Coffee (B) Kona Coffee (B) Peach Drink (B) Tropical Punch (B) Kona Coffee (B) Kona Coffee (B) * Day 1 consists of Meals B and C T - Thermostabilized ** Day 2 consists of Meal A only R - Rehydratable B - Beverage NF - Natural Form -more- -59- STS 26 CONTINGENCY/PANTRY REHYDRATABLE BEVERAGES QTY REHYDRATABLE FOOD QTY Apple Cider 5 Soup Kit Cocoa 5 Chicken Consomee 8 Coffee, Black 15 Rice & Chicken Soup 8 Kona Coffee, Black 10 Broccoli au Gratin 3 Grapefruit Drink 15 Shrimp Cocktail 10 Lemonade 10 Turkey Tetrazzini 7 Lemonade w/A/S 10 TOTAL 36 Orange-Grapefruit Drink 5 Orange-Mango Drink 15 Tea 5 THERMOSTABILIZED FOOD Tea w/Lemon & A/S 5 Beef & Gravy (8 oz) 5 Tropical Punch 5 Chicken Salad Spread 2 TOTAL 105 Frankfurters 3 Ham Salad Spread 3 SNACKS Peaches, diced 4 Almonds (NF) 15 Tuna Salad Spread 2 Butter Cookies (NF) 5 Turkey & Gravy (8 oz) 5 Candy Coated Chocolates (NF) 20 TOTAL 23 Candy Coated Peanuts (NF) 20 Cashews (NF) 10 Dried Beef (IM) 15 Granola Bars (NF) 5 FRESH FOOD Macadamia Nuts (NF) 10 Apples, Red Delicious 2 Peanut Butter, Crunchy (Jar) (1M)1 Apples, Granny Smith 3 Soda Crackers 10 Bread, Whole Wheat 2 Trail Mix (IM) 5 Breakfast Rolls, Menu plus 6 TOTAL 116 Carrot Sticks 2 Celery Sticks 2 Cheddar Cheese, 2 oz 5 Crackers, Goldfish, Plain 1 Crackers, Wheat Thins 1 Tortillas 2 Drinking Water Containers 20 Life Savers - 5 fruit flavor In-Suit Food Bars 2 Reentry Kit 5 Salt Tablets (8) 20 Long Straws 20 Drinking Water Containers A/S - Artificial Sweetner NF - Natural Form IM - Intermediate Moisture -more- -60- CREW BIOGRAPHIES FREDERICK H. (RICK) HAUCK, 47, captain, USN, is mission commander. Born in Rochester, N.Y., he considers Winchester, Mass., and Washington, D.C., as his hometowns. Hauck was selected as an astronaut in January 1978. He was Shuttle pilot for the seventh Space Shuttle mission (STS-7) aboard the orbiter Challenger in June 1983. During the flight, Hauck operated the Canadian-built remote manipulator system (RMS) arm, performing the first deployment and retrieval exercise with the Shuttle Pallet Satellite. He also served as commander of Shuttle Discovery's second mission, STS 51-A, in November 1984, the first mission to retrieve satellites and return them to Earth. Hauck has logged more than 339 hours in space. Hauck received a B.S. degree in physics from Tufts University in 1962 and an M.S. degree in nuclear engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1966. A Navy ROTC student at Tufts, Hauck was commissioned in 1962 and served 20 months as a communications officer aboard the USS Warrington. He received his wings in 1968 and has since logged almost 5,000 hours flying time. Hauck flew 114 combat and combat support missions in Southeast Asia. RICHARD O. (DICK) COVEY, 42, colonel, USAF, is the STS-26 pilot. He was born in Fayetteville, AR, but considers Fort Walton Beach, Fla., his hometown. Covey was selected as an astronaut in January 1978. He served as pilot on Shuttle mission 51-I aboard Discovery in August/September 1985. During that mission, the crew deployed three satellites and retrieved, repaired and re-deployed the ailing Leasat/Syncom IV-F3 satellite that failed to activate following deployment on STS 51-D earlier that year. Covey has logged more than 170 hours in space. Covey received a B.S. degree in engineering sciences from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1968 and an M.S. degree in aeronautics and astronautics from Purdue University in 1969. A fighter pilot from 1970 to 1974, Covey flew 339 combat missions during two tours in Southeast Asia, was director and pilot for electronic warfare testing of the F-15 Eagle, and has flown more than 4,000 hours in more than 25 types of aircraft. -more- -61- JOHN M. (MIKE) LOUNGE, 38, is mission specialist 1 (MS-1) on STS-26. Born in Denver, Colo., he considers Burlington, Colo., his hometown. Lounge was selected as an astronaut in 1980. He was a mission specialist on Shuttle Discovery's last flight, STS 51-I, in August/September 1985. During this mission, Lounge's duties included deployment of the Australian Aussat communications satellite and operation of the remote manipulator system (RMS) arm. He has logged more than 170 hours in space. Lounge received a B.S. degree in physics and mathematics from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1969 and an M.S. degree in astrogeophysics from the University of Colorado in 1970. Following graduation from the Naval Academy, Lounge completed naval flight officer training at Pensacola, Fla., and took advanced training as radar intercept officer in the F-4J Phantom; completed a 9-month Southeast Asia cruise aboard the USS Enterprise, participating in 99 combat missions; then transferred to the Navy Space Project Office in Washington, D.C., for a 2- year tour as staff project officer. DAVID C. HILMERS, 38, lt. colonel, USMC, is mission specialist 2 (MS-2) on STS-26. He was born in Clinton, Iowa, but considers DeWitt, Iowa, as his hometown. Hilmers was selected as an astronaut in July 1980. He served as a mission specialist on orbiter Atlantis' first flight, STS 51-J, a dedicated Department of Defense mission, in October 1985. Hilmers has logged more than 98 hours in space. Hilmers received a B.S. degree in mathematics from Cornell College in 1972, an M.S. degree in electrical engineering (with distinction) in 1977, and the degree of electrical engineer from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1978. Following basic training and flight school, he was assigned to Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C., flying the A-6 Intruder. Hilmers then served as an air liaison officer with the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean. He was stationed with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in El Toro, Calif., at the time of his selection by NASA. Hilmers has logged more than 1,500 hours flying time in 16 different types of aircraft. -more- -62- GEORGE D. (PINKY) NELSON, 38, is mission specialist 3 (MS-3) on STS-26. Born in Charles City, Iowa, he considers Willmar, Minn., his hometown. He was selected as an astronaut in January 1978. Nelson was a mission specialist on STS 41-C in April 1984, the fourth flight of orbiter Challenger. During that flight, the crew deployed the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) and retrieved, repaired and re-deployed the Solar Maximum Mission (SMM) satellite. Nelson logged 9 hours of extravehicular activity (EVA) during the SMM repair. He also flew as a mission specialist on Columbia's seventh flight, STS 61-C in January 1986. During that mission, the crew deployed the Satcom KU satellite and conducted experiments in astrophysics and materials processing. With the completion of that flight, Nelson has logged more than 314 hours in space. Nelson received a B.S. degree in physics from Harvey Mudd College in 1972 and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in astronomy from the University of Washington in 1974 and 1978, respectively. He was involved in astronomical research projects at the Sacramento Peak Solar Observatory, Sunspot, N.M.; the Astronomical Institute at Utrecht, The Netherlands; the University of Gottingen Observatory, West Germany; and at the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics in Boulder, Colo. -more- -63- SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT NASA HEADQUARTERS Dr. James C. Fletcher Administrator Dale D. Myers Deputy Administrator RADM Richard H. Truly Associate Administrator for Space Flight George A.S. Abbey Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Flight Arnold D. Aldrich Director, National Space Transportation System Richard H. Kohrs Deputy Director, NSTS Program (located at Johnson Space Center) Robert L. Crippen Deputy Dirctor, NSTS Operations (located at Kennedy Space Center) David L. Winterhalter Director, Systems Engineering and Analysis Gary E. Krier Acting Director, Operations Utilization Joseph B. Mahon Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Flight (Flight Systems) Charles R. Gunn Director, Unmanned Launch Vehicles and Upper Stages George A. Rodney Associate Administrator for Safety, Reliability, Maintainability and Quality Assurance Robert O. Aller Associate Administrator for Operations Eugene Ferrick Director, Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System Robert M. Hornstein Acting Director, Ground Networks Division -more- -64- JOHNSON SPACE CENTER Aaron Cohen Director Paul J. Weitz Deputy Director Richard A. Colonna Manager, Orbiter and GFE Projects Donald R. Puddy Director, Flight Crew Operations Eugene F. Kranz Director, Mission Operations Henry O. Pohl Director, Engineering Charles S. Harlan Director, Safety, Reliability and Quality Assurance KENNEDY SPACE CENTER Forrest McCartney Director Thomas E. Utsman Deputy Director; Director, Shuttle Management and Operations Robert B. Sieck Launch Director George T. Sasseen Shuttle Engineering Director John J. Talone STS-26 Flow Director James A. Thomas Director, Safety, Reliability and Quality Assurance John T. Conway Director, Payload Management and Operations -more- -65- MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER James R. Thompson, Jr. Director Thomas J. Lee Deputy Director William R. Marshall Manager, Shuttle Projects Office Dr. J. Wayne Littles Director, Science and Engineering Gerald W. Smith Manager, Solid Rocket Booster Project Joseph A. Lombardo Manager, Space Shuttle Main Engine Project G.P. Bridwell Manager, External Tank Project STENNIS SPACE CENTER I. Jerry Hlass Director Roy Estess Deputy Director A.J. Rogers Jr. Manager, Engineering & Propulsion Test Support John L. Glasery Jr. Manager, Safety/Quality & Health -more- -66- AMES RESEARCH CENTER Dr. Dale L. Compton Acting Director Victor L Peterson Acting Deputy Director AMES-DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH FACILITY Martin A. Knutson Site Manager Theodore G. Ayers Deputy Site Manager Thomas C. McMurtry Chief, Research Aircraft Operations Division Larry C. Barnett Chief, Shuttle Support Office GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER Dr. John W. Townsend Jr. Director Gerald W. Longanecker Director, Flight Projects Robert E. Spearing Director, Operations and Data Systems Daniel A. Spintman Chief, Networks Division Paul E. Brumberg Chief, Communications Division Dr. Dale W. Harris TDRS Project Manager Charles M. Hunter TDRS Deputy Project Manager Gary A. Morse Network Director -more- -67- GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ADSF Automated Directional Solidification Furnace AFSCN Air Force Satellite Control Network A/L Approach and Landing ALT Approach and Landing Test (Program) AMU Astronaut Maneuvering Unit AOA Abort Once Around APS Alternate Payload Specialist APU Auxiliary Power Unit ARC Aggregation of Red Blood Cells ASE Airborne Support Equipment ATE Automatic Test Equipment ATO Abort to Orbit BFC Backup Flight Control (System) BOC Base Operations Contract CAPCOM Capsule Communicator CCAFS Cape Canaveral Air Force Station CCMS Checkout, Control and Monitor Subsystem CCTV Closed Circuit Televison CDR Commander CDMS Command & Data Management Systems Officer CDS Central Data System CFES Continuous Flow Electrophoresis System CIC Crew Interface Coordinator CIE Communications Interface Equipment CITE Cargo Integration Test Equipment CTS Call to Stations DCC Data Compution Complex DCR Design Certification Review DCS Display Control System DIG Digital Image Generation DFI Development Flight Instrumentation DFRF Hugh L. Dryden Flight Research Facility DMC Data Management Coordinator DMOS Diffusive Mixing of Organic Solutions DOD Department of Defense DOP Diver Operated Plug DPS Data Processing System EAFB Edwards Air Force Base ECLSS Environmental Control & Life Support System EECOMP Electrical, Environmental & Consumables Systems Engineer EI Entry Interface ELRAD Earth Limb Radiance EMU Extravehicular Mobility Unit ESA European Space Agency ESMC Eastern Space and Missile Center ET External Tank EVA Extravehicular Activity -more- -68- FAO Flight Activities Officer FAWG Flight Assignment Working Group FBSC Fixed Base Crew Stations F/C Flight Controller FCT Flight Crew Trainer FCTS Flight Crew Trainer Simulator FD Flight Director FDF Flight Data File FDO Flight Dynamics Officer FOD Flight Operations Directorate FOE Flight Operations Engineer FOPG Flight Operations Planning Group FOSO Flight Operations Scheduling Officer FR Firing Room FRC Flight Control Room FRCS Forward Reaction Control System FRF Flight Readiness Firing FRR Flight Readiness Review FSE Flight Simulation Engineer FSS Fixed Service Structure GAS Getaway Special GC Ground Control GDO Guidance Officer GLS Ground Launch Sequencer GN Ground Network GNC Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems Engineer GPC General Purpose Computer GSE Ground Support Equipment GSFC Goddard Space Flight Center HAC Heading Alignment Circle HB High Bay HMF Hypergolic Maintenance Facility HPPF Horizontal Payloads Processing Facility HUS Hypergolic Umbilical System IECM Induced Environment Contamination Monitor IEF Isoelectric Focusing Experiment IG Inertial Guidance ILS Instrument Landing System IMF In Flight Maintenance IMU Inertial Measurement Unit INCO Instrumentation & Communications Officer IRCFE Infrared Communications Flight Experiment IRIG Interrange Instrumentation Group ISP Integrated Support Plan IUS Inertial Upper Stage IVA Intravehicular Activity JPL Jet Propulsion Laboratory JSC Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center KSC John F. Kennedy Space Center -more- -69- LC Launch Complex LCC Launch Control Center LCS Launch Control System LDEF Long Duration Exposure Facility LETF Launch Equipment Test Facility LOX Liquid Oxygen LPS Launch Processing System LSA Launch Services Agreement LWG Logistics Working Group MBCS Motion Base Crew Station MCC Mission Control Center MD Mission Director MDD Mate/Demate Device ME Main Engine MECO Main Engine Cutoff MET Mission Elapsed Time MLE Mesoscale Lightning Experiment MLP Mobile Launch Platform MLR Monodisperse Latex Reactor MLS Microwave Landing System MMACS Maintenance, Mechanical Arm & Crew Systems Engineer MMPSE Multiuse Mission Payload Support Equipment MMSE Multiuse Mission Support Equipment MMU Manned Maneuvering Unit MOD Mission Operations Directorate MOP Mission Operations Plan MPGHM Mobile Payload Ground Handling Mechanism MPPSE Multipurpose Payload Support Equipment MPS Main Propulsion System MS Mission Specialist MSBLS Microwave Scanning Beam Landing System MSCI Mission Scientist MSFC George C. Marshall Space Flight Center MSS Mobile Service Structure MST Mobile Service Tower MUM Mass Memory Unit Manager NASCOM NASA Communications Network NBT Neutral Buoyancy Facility NIP Network Interface Processor NOCC Network Operations Control Center NSRS NASA Safety Reporting System NSTL National Space Technology Laboratories NSTS National Space Transportation System OAA Orbiter Access Arm OC Operations Coordinator O&C Operations and Checkout (Building) OAST Office of Aeronautics & Space Technology OFI Operational Flight Instrumentation OFT Orbiter Flight Test OMBUU Orbiter Midbody Umbilical Unit OMRF Orbiter Maintenance & Refurbishment Facility -more- -70- OMS Orbital Maneuvering System OPF Orbiter Processing Facility OSF Office of Space Flight OSS Office of Space Science OSSA Office of Space Science and Applications OSTA Office of Space and Terrestrial Applications OV Orbiter Vehicle PACE Prelaunch Automatic Checkout Equipment PAM Payload Assist Module PAYCOM Payload Command Coordinator PCG Protein Crystal Growth Experiment PCR Payload Changeout Room PDRS Payload Deployment & Retrieval System PGHM Payload Ground Handling Mechanism PHF Payload Handling Fixture PIP Payload Integration Plan PLSS Portable Life-Support Subsystem PLT Pilot POCC Payload Operations Control Center POD Payload Operations Director PPE Phase Partitioning Experiment PRC Payload Changeout Room PRF Parachute Refurbishment Facility PRSD Power Reactant Storage & Distribution PS Payload Specialist PVTOS Physical Vapor Transport of Organic Solids R&D Research Development RCS Reaction Control System RMS Remote Manipulator System RPS Record Playback Subsystem RSS Rotating Service Structure RTLS Return to Launch Site SAEF Spacecraft Assembly & Encapsulation Facility SAIL Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory SCA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft SCAMMA Station Conferencing & Monitoring Arrangement SCAPE Self-Contained Atmospheric Protection Ensemble SID Simulation Interface Device SIP Standard Interface Panel SIT Shuttle Interface Test SL Spacelab SLF Shuttle Landing Facility SMAB Solid Motor Assembly Building SMCH Standard Mixed Cargo Harness SMS Shuttle Mission Simulator SN Space Network SPIF Shuttle Payload Integration Facility SPOC Shuttle Portable On-Board Computer SRB Solid Rocket Booster SRBDF Solid Rocket Booster Dissassembly Facility SRM Solid Rocket Motor -more- -71- SRM&QA Safety, Reliability, Maintainability & Quality Assurance SSC John C. Stennis Space Center SSCP Small Self-Contained Payload SSIP Shuttle Student Involvement Program SSP Standard Switch Panel SSME Space Shuttle Main Engines SST Single System Trainer STA Shuttle Training Aircraft STS Space Transportation System T Time TACAN Tactical Air Navigation TAEM Terminal Area Energy Management TAL Trans-Atlantic Abort Landing TDRS Tracking and Data Relay Satellite TPAD Trunnion Pin Acquisition Device TPS Thermal Protection System TSM Tail Service Mast UHF Ultra-high Frequency UV Ultra-violet VAB Vehicle Assembly Building VLF Very Low Frequency VPF Vertical Processing Facility WCS Waste Collection System WSMC Western Space & Missile Center WSMR White Sands Missile Range WSSH White Sands Space Harbor -end- i RELEASE: 88-121 September, 1988 CONTACTS Sarah Keegan/Barbara Selby Office of Space Flight Headquarters, Washington, D.C. (Phone: 202/453-2352) Geoffrey Vincent Office of Space Operations Headquarters, Washington, D.C. (Phone: 202/453-2754) Lisa Malone Kennedy Space Center, Fla. (Phone: 407/867-2468) Kyle Herring Johnson Space Center, Houston (Phone: 703/483-5111) Ed Medal Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala. (Phone: 205/544-0034) Mack Herring Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis, Miss. (Phone: 601/688-3341) Nancy Lovato Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility, Edwards, Calif. (Phone: 805/258-8381) Jim Elliott Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. (Phone: 301/286-6256) ii CONTENTS GENERAL RELEASE........................................... 1 GENERAL INFORMATION....................................... 3 STS-26 -- QUICK LOOK...................................... 4 LAUNCH PREPARATIONS, COUNTDOWN AND LIFTOFF................ 5 MAJOR COUNTDOWN MILESTONES................................ 9 SUMMARY OF MAJOR ACTIVITIES............................... 11 STS-26 TRAJECTORY SEQUENCE OF EVENTS...................... 12 SPACE SHUTTLE ABORT MODES................................. 13 LANDING AND POST-LANDING OPERATIONS....................... 14 TRACKING AND DATA RELAY SATELLITE SYSTEM.................. 15 INERTIAL UPPER STAGE...................................... 20 SECONDARY PAYLOADS........................................ 22 Physical Vapor Transport of Organic Solids........... 22 Protein Crystal Growth Experiment.................... 24 Infrared Communications Flight Experiment............ 27 Automated Directional Solidification Furnace......... 29 Aggregation of Red Blood Cells....................... 31 Isoelectric Focusing Experiment...................... 33 Mesoscale Lightning Experiment....................... 35 Phase Partitioning Experiment........................ 36 Earth-Limb Radiance Experiment....................... 38 Space Shuttle Student Program........................ 39 Weightlessness Effects On Grain And Metal............ 40 OASIS INSTRUMENTATION..................................... 41 STS-26 PAYLOAD AND VEHICLE WEIGHTS........................ 43 MAJOR ORBITER MODIFICATIONS............................... 44 SOLID ROCKET MOTOR REDESIGN............................... 45 SPACE SHUTTLE MAIN ENGINE IMPROVEMENTS.................... 49 SPACEFLIGHT TRACKING AND DATA NETWORK..................... 50 NASA-CONTROLLED TRACKING STATIONS......................... 52 HUNTSVILLE OPERATIONS SUPPORT CENTER...................... 53 STS-26 MENU............................................... 54 CREW BIOGRAPHIES.......................................... 60 SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.......................... 63 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS................................ 67