yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (09/03/88)
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT FOR - Thurs. Sept. 1, 1988
STS-26 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - PAD 39-B
Operations to connect the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite
(TDRS-C) and its Inertial Upper Stage to the orbiter are underway
today. Post-FRF inspections of the main engines and main
propulsion system are continuing.
A decision was made last night to remove part of the valves,
called "poppets," from the gaseous oxygen flow control valve (GOX
FCV) manifold. The poppets will be removed tonight and taken to
the Rockwell Service Center in Cape Canaveral to be examined and
measured. A determination on what course of action, if any, is
necessary will be made after the inspection.
The interface verification test (IVT) of the connections
between the payload and the orbiter is now scheduled for
Saturday. Mission specialists Mike Lounge and Dave Hilmers will
be in Discovery's cockpit for the IVT.
The Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress
rehearsal for the astronauts and KSC launch team, remains
scheduled for next Thursday at 10 a.m. The call to stations is
scheduled for Wed. at 6 a.m. when the countdown clock will pick
up at the T-19 hour mark. The five-member astronaut-crew are
scheduled to arrive at KSC Tuesday afternoon.
All work is in preparation for the STS-26 launch scheduled
for later this month.
STS-27 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - OPF BAY 2
The right hand orbital maneuvering system pod arrived at OPF
bay 2 today and it will be installed on Atlantis tonight. The
right OMS pod is scheduled to be delivered to the OPF tomorrow
and installed on Saturday. The third main engine is scheduled to
be installed next week.
STS-28 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1
The radiators are being prepared for installation on the
vehicle starting tomorrow. Return-to-flight modifications and
thermal protection system operations are continuing.
STS-27 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB
The right forward segment was lifted over into high bay 3
and is being prepared for mating with the right stack. The left
forward assembly arrived and is undergoing initial receiving
inspections. Both assemblies are scheduled to be connected to the
boosters next week. Joint closeouts are active on all field
joints. Later this month, the external tank is scheduled to be
joined to the boosters.