KSC Activities : Nov-Dec 2001

Nov 28 (Wednesday) :

• Unload ACS from van and roll it into the clean room of Hangar AE.
• Set up science and SITS workstations and printer in Room 1150.

Nov 29 (Thursday) :

• Move ACS from shipping container to handling dolly.
• Debug SITS software.

Nov 30 (Friday) :

• Execute IVT and IECT (Integrage Electrical Conductivity Test).

Dec 3 (Monday) :

• Install chillers. The coolant can only be pumped at 30 PSI, which is insufficient. So the correct regulator must be shipped from GSFC after procuring it from the manufacturer in Philadelphia.
• Since the correct regulator is not yet available, the TECs can not be turned on. So proceed with all other verification tests that do not involve imaging (corrector mechanisms, memory, safing, etc...). The filter wheel SMS is not executed.

Dec 4 (Tuesday) :

• Complete verification tests and install regulator fo chiller.
• Execute the SMFT on MEB 1 (see Dec 5 log).
• Watch launch of Endeavour (STS-108) at Pad 39B at 5:45 pm EST from the VAB parking lot. The launch was scrubbed because of inclement weather (clouds, rain) and rescheduled for Dec 5 at 5:19 pm.

Dec 5 (Wednesday) :

• Execute the comprehensive imaging SMS on MEB 2 and then again on MEB 1. See the Dec 5 log.
• Watch launch of Endeavour (STS-108) at Pad 39B at 5:19 pm EST from the VAB parking lot. The launch was spectacular. The thick column of smoke displayed all colors of the rainbow in the sunset light, from red to white.

Dec 6 (Thursday) :

• Come up on MEB 1 and acquire the final SMFT dataset. See the Dec 5 log for all the imaging data.
• Pack up the SITS and science workstations and hardware.
• The end.