Space Shuttle Processing Status Report
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Space Shuttle Processing Status Report
Note:
NASA’s
Discovery (OV-103)
Processing continues in the
Orbiter Processing Facility for Discovery’s Return to Flight (RTF) mission to
the International Space Station. Installation of the Remote Manipulator System,
or Space Shuttle robotic arm, is scheduled for today. Testing continues on the
Manipulator Positioning Mechanisms in preparation for that installation.
During powered-up system testing,
technicians performed numerous checks including Orbiter Maneuvering System and
Reaction Control System heater checks, nitrogen and oxygen leak checks, and
Ku-band system work. Closeouts continue on the Rudder Speed Brake with seal
installations.
Atlantis (OV-104)
The power-down period for Atlantis
continues with critical path wiring, structural inspections, and electrical
modifications throughout the vehicle. RTF modifications, including the wiring
for the Orbiter Boom Sensor System and installation of the wing leading edge
sensors, are progressing on schedule.
Right-hand radiators have been
installed, as well as left-hand radiators No. 1, 2 and 3. The final radiator is
scheduled to be put in place today. Thermal Protection System blanket
installation and inspections on the left-hand payload bay door continue in
preparation for closing out the area for flight.
Endeavour (OV-105)
Space Shuttle Endeavour is in its
Orbiter Major Modification period, which began in December. Electrical
modifications continue in the crew module. Three-String Global Positioning
System wire routing in the avionics bay and flight deck continues.
OPTIGO measurements continue on the main
landing gear. Resembling a large camera, OPTIGO is an optical scanner that
generates precise 3-D coordinates that are imported into a Computer Aided Design
program for engineering analysis. It is utilized in many processing activities,
but is most widely used for assisting in the manufacturing of Thermal Protection
System tile.
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