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SPACE SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT
Wednesday,  March 29, 1995

Vehicle: OV-104/Atlantis
Mission number: STS-71
Location: OPF Bay 3
Primary payload:  Spacelab-MIR
Astronauts: 7 up, 8 down
Orbital altitude: 196-245 statute miles
Inclination: 51.6 degrees
Mission Duration: 10 days, 19 hours, 31 minutes
Launch date:  June 2 NET   
Landing date: June 12


STS-71 IN WORK:

  Orbiter docking system end-to-end test with STS-71 astronauts
  Orbiter mid-body closeouts
  Main engine/main propulsion system integrated testing
  Closeouts, final  test and checkout of ET/SRB stack in the VAB


STS-71 WORK SCHEDULED:
 
  Spacelab stowage (Thurs.)
  Installation of Spacelab tunnel  (Apr. 3)
  Crew Equipment Interface Test  (Apr. 8)
  Close payload bay doors  (Apr. 12)
  Transfer orbiter to VAB and mate to ET/SRB stack  (Apr. 18)
 
STS-71 WORK COMPLETED:

  Spacelab-Mir Interface Verification Test (IVT)
  Crew cabin and airlock leak checks

Issues and Concerns:   None 


Discovery/OV-103  (STS-70/TDRS-G)
OPF Bay 2 

	The orbiter power system is being validated today.  Installation of the 
three main engines is scheduled to begin Thursday.  Reaction control system 
thruster changeout work is complete.  Preparations are underway for the 
upcoming leak and functional checks of the auxiliary power units.  The waste 
containment system will be installed next week.  In the Vehicle Assembly 
Building, the right forward center segment  was stacked yesterday as planned.  
Stacking of the right forward segment is underway today.  Routine thermal 
protection system work continues.


Endeavour/OV-105  (STS-67)

	The orbiter has been jacked and leveled.  Access is being
established into the aft main engine compartment today.  The crew access
hatch has been opened.  Preparations are underway for removing the ferry
flight tailcone which is scheduled for Thursday.  The payload bay door
strongback is being attached today in preparation for opening the payload
bay doors tomorrow.  Post-flight inspections of the windows are underway.


KSC 24-Hour Weather Summary

Today’s minimum temperature: 59 degrees
Yesterday’s maximum temperature: 85 degrees
Lowest  relative humidity: 57 percent
Peak wind speed/direction: 21 mph/W
Precipitation as of  7 a.m.: 0.10 inches
Total March precipitation: 1.38 inches