Countdown preparations are in work with the clock set to begin ticking at the T-43 hour mark at midnight tonight. Purges of the external tank are complete and stowage of crew equipment into the orbiter's mid-body continues today. Hurricane Hortense will not pose a threat to KSC and no contingency plans are in effect. Orbital maneuvering system pod leak checks and payload bay reconfigurations are in work today. Also, main engine and main propulsion system integrated tests are underway.
Preparations are underway to install the remote manipulator system next week.
The RMS was delivered to the OPF today. The system will reply with a confirmation via e-mail of each subscription.