Space Shuttle Processing Status Report, 10-12-2004

12.10.04
Jessica Rye
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
(321) 867-6185
STATUS REPORT: S1-37

SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status
Reports each week, and is
the source for information regarding processing activities associated with
the vehicles and
payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order
of future Space Shuttle
missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further
information, visit
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/news/index.html

Discovery (OV-103)

In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF), orbiter powered-system testing
continues for Discovery's
Return to Flight mission, designated STS-114, to the International Space
Station. Auxiliary Power
Unit water servicing and leak check sample results are complete. The three
Space Shuttle Main
Engines were moved from the Main Engine Shop and installed on Discovery for
flight. Engines were
installed in positions No. 1 and 3 on Wednesday, with No. 2 completed on
Thursday.

Engine installation was scheduled to begin on Monday, but was delayed due
to an issue with the
vehicle used to install the engines. During the installation of Space
Shuttle Main Engine 2057 into
engine position No. 1 on Discovery, the engine shifted to the right,
allowing the low-pressure fuel
duct on the engine to touch a Thermal Protection System tile on the right
Orbiter Maneuvering
System (OMS) pod. There was no damage to the engine or the OMS pod and the
tile will be repaired in
place. There will be no impact to the milestone for Return to Flight.

Atlantis (OV-104)

Technicians continue to process Atlantis in the Orbiter Processing Facility
for its mission to the
International Space Station. The orbiter continues to remain in a power-down
period to complete the
final wiring for the Return to Flight modifications, including the new
Orbiter Boom Sensor System,
wing leading edge sensors and the External Tank separation camera.

Following the installation of all four Rudder Speed Brake (RSB) actuators
last week, technicians
installed the panels and right-hand shafts, with the left-hand shafts being
installed today.

Endeavour (OV-105)

Space Shuttle Endeavour is in its Orbiter Major Modification period, which
began in December 2003.
Electrical modifications continue in the crew module. Three-String Global
Positioning System wire
routing in the avionics bay and flight deck continues.

Following the removal of miniscule corrosion, the right-hand wing leading
edge was painted and the
left wing is scheduled to be painted this weekend. The External Tank door
installation is complete
in preparation for roll-over to the Vehicle Assembly Building next week,
clearing the bay for a
scheduled maintenance period.


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