yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) (07/01/88)
Eventually I will get this automated. I retrieve the updates from an
internal Telemail system. Normally this is automatic, but right now
I have to hand filter the messages, so there may be a small delay on
sending them out.
-Peter
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KSC SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING REPORT FOR - Thursday, June 30, 1988
STS-26 - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - VAB
The Shuttle Interface Test is continuing today to verify
electrical and mechanical connections between the orbiter
Discovery, external tank, solid rocket boosters (SRB) and mobile
launcher platform. Today a hydraulics test of SRB flight controls
is scheduled to begin.
The crawler transporter was moved into place in front of
VAB high bay 3 in preparation for moving the Space Shuttle
vehicle to the pad. It will be positioned under the launch
platform in preparation for the pad transfer. Today and tomorrow
workers are preparing Launch Pad 39-B for the roll out. The
Rotating Service Structure will be cycled today, and tomorrow the
flame trench is scheduled to be washed down. In addition, a
"walkdown" is planned to visually inspect the different levels at
the pad to ensure its readiness to accept the Space Shuttle
vehicle.
It will take about 6-7 hours to transfer Discovery 4.2 miles
from the VAB to Launch Pad 39-B. The actual time of rollout to
the launch pad is being assessed as the SIT test progresses. The
rollout could occur as early as Sunday morning.
STS-27 - ATLANTIS (0V 104) - OPF BAY 2
An oxidizer tank for the power reactant storage and
distribution system was installed last night and the hydrogen
tank is scheduled for installation today. Preparations are
underway to install the orbiter's galley. Operations continuing
include: communications testing, orbiter modifications and
thermal protection system activities.
STS-28 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OMRF
The "roll around" tires were installed yesterday as
preparations to transfer Columbia to OPF bay 1 continue. Workers
are performing routine maintenance of support equipment in OPF
bay 1 to support modifications and processing of Columbia. The
transfer is currently planned for Tuesday, July 5.
STS-27 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - RPSF
Processing activities are underway to prepare the segments
for stacking in the VAB next month. Next week, the left aft skirt
is scheduled to arrive and aft booster "buildup" operations will
begin. Buildup activities, which includes mating the skirt and
aft booster, take about 22 days after which the aft segment will
be ready for stacking on the mobile launcher platform.
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For more imformation on KSC's Shuttle processing status call
Lisa Malone at (407) 867-2468.