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            KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1991 - 10 AM


                    STS-43/TDRS-E - ATLANTIS (OV 104) -  PAD 39-A

          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          - Making connections between the launch pad and the vehicle.
          - Preparations to install the payload.

          WORK COMPLETED:
          - First motion of the vehicle from the VAB to the launch pad
          at 12:55 a.m.
          - Vehicle was hard down on the pad's pedestals at 7:09 a.m.

          WORK SCHEDULED:
          - Installation of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite into  the
          payload bay tomorrow.
          -  Helium  signature  leak test of the main propulsion system and
          three main engines.


                    STS-48/UARS - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 1

          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          - Verification  of  the  orbital  maneuvering  system  electrical
          redundancy capability.
          - Servicing of the potable water.
          - Repair of the payload bay bulb seal.
          - Leak and functional tests of the auxiliary power units.
          - Thermal protection system operations.
          - Evaluation of the Tacan antennas.

          WORK SCHEDULED:
          -  Installation  of  the  three  Shuttle  main engines Friday and
          Saturday.

                    STS-40/SLS-1 - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 2

          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          - Payload bay door bulb seal inspections.
          - Removal of ferry flight kit hardware.
          - Installation of platforms for access to various  parts  of  the
          vehicle.

          WORK COMPLETED:
          - Removal of tail cone.
          - Preliminary inspections inside the Spacelab module.

          WORK SCHEDULED:
          - Offloading of residuals from the auxiliary power units.



               STS-49/INTELSAT RESCUE - ENDEAVOUR (OV 105) - VAB HB 2

          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          - Installation of ammonia boiler tubes.
          - Installation of snaps and buttons for thermal control blankets.
          -  Offloading  of  the right orbital maneuvering system pod which
          just arrived at KSC from the manufacturer.