NOTE: The Rotating Service Structure (RSS) at Pad 39A is back in place around Shuttle Endeavour following the successful completion of yesterday's auxiliary power unit hot-fire test. Stowage of flight crew systems and part 2 of the payload interface verification test were also completed yesterday.
Today, technicians will work orbiter midbody umbilical unit mate and leak checks. The orbiter's aft compartment close-outs continue through Saturday. A decoder on microwave scanning beam landing system No. 3 is being replaced today and payload bay doors will be closed for flight on Friday.
STS-89 SCHEDULED OPERATIONAL MILESTONES (dates are target only):
NOTE: Technicians completed removal of Columbia's window No. 6 yesterday and will install the new window today. Replacement of floodlights No. 1 and No. 5, in the orbiter's payload bay, is in work and aft flight deck reconfiguration is under way. Fuel cell voltage tests and checks of the flash evaporator system are scheduled to begin today.
STS-90 SCHEDULED OPERATIONAL MILESTONES (dates are target only):
NOTE: Technicians continue eduction work to remove any remaining fuel and oxidizer from the orbiter maneuvering system cross-feed lines. Replacement of Discovery's fuel cell No. 2 continues along with fuel cell monitoring modifications.
Work to install instrumentation that supports the new Super Lightweight External Tank continues and body flap corrosion repairs proceed on schedule.
STS-91 SCHEDULED OPERATIONAL MILESTONES (dates are target only):
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