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From: baalke@mars.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
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Subject: Shuttle Status for 03/19/91 (Forwarded)
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Date: 19 Mar 91 16:41:55 GMT
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          KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - TUESDAY, MAR. 19, 1991 - 10  a.m.
 
             STS-37/GAMMA RAY OBSERVATORY - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - PAD 39-A
                                   LAUNCH - APRIL
 
          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          - Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test began at 8 a.m. today and
          T-0 is set for 11 a.m. tomorrow.
          - Interface verification tests between the orbiter and the  Gamma
          Ray Observatory payload.
          -  Plans to inspect orbiter components in the aft compartment due
          to the water intrusion.
 
          WORK COMPLETED:
          - Helium signature test of three main engines and main propulsion
          system.
 
          WORK SCHEDULED:
          - Launch Readiness Review March 21.
          - Flight Readiness Review March 26-27.
 
                     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 and cycling of the doors to retest.
          - Thermal protection system operations.
 
          WORK SCHEDULED:
          - Roll to the Vehicle Assembly Building early next week.
 
           STS-40/SPACELAB LIFE SCIENCES 1 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1
                                    LAUNCH - MAY
 
          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          - Testing connections for the payload.
          - Installation of the space shuttle main engines.
          - 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 tests.
          - Thermal protection system operations.
 
          WORK SCHEDULED:
          - Installation of the Spacelab Life Sciences payload into the or-
          biter this weekend.

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