The solid rocket booster recovery ships, Freedom Star and Liberty Star, were on station shortly after splashdown and preliminary reports indicate that both boosters are in good condition. Orbiter aft engine compartment closeouts are in work and pressure testing in the crew compartment is on going. A tlantis' main engines were successfully removed Sept. 28. Post-flight draining of hypergolic reactants concluded early last week. Today, workers are performing standard checks on the orbital maneuvering system.
Preparations are in work for radiator functional tests scheduled to begin tonight.