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From: baalke@mars.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
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Subject: Shuttle Status for 03/18/91
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Date: 18 Mar 91 23:37:52 GMT
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          KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - MONDAY, MAR. 18, 1991 - 10  a.m.
 
             STS-37/GAMMA RAY OBSERVATORY - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - PAD 39-A
                                   LAUNCH - APRIL
 
          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          - Helium signature test of three main engines and main propulsion
          system.
          - Preparations for the Countdown Demonstration Test.
 
          WORK COMPLETED:
          -  Installation  of  the  Gamma  Ray  Observatory  payload   into
          Atlantis's payload bay on Sunday.
          - Gimbal test of the right orbital maneuvering system engine.
          - Hot fire of the no. 3 auxiliary power unit.
 
          WORK SCHEDULED:
          - Countdown Demonstration Test March 19-20.
          - Launch Readiness Review March 21.
 
                     STS-39/DoD - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 2
                           LAUNCH - LATE APRIL, EARLY MAY
 
          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          -  Replacement  of  the  external  tank  door hinge housings with
          modified beefed up housings from Columbia.
          - Thermal protection system operations.
 
          WORK COMPLETED:
          - Removal of the external tank door hinge housings on Saturday.
 
 
           STS-40/SPACELAB LIFE SCIENCES 1 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1
                                    LAUNCH - MAY
 
          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          - Tests of the power reactant storage and distribution system.
          - Potable water servicing.
          - Auxiliary power unit water servicing.
          - Orbital maneuvering system pod functional tests.
          - Water spray boiler leak and functional test.
          - Thermal protection system operations.
 
          WORK SCHEDULED:
          - Installation of the three main engines pending weather.
 
          WORK COMPLETED:
          - Connection of the no. 2 auxiliary power unit fuel line.
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