Discovery's body flap shaft installation and auxiliary power unit lubrication servicing are complete. Thermal protection system work near the nose landing gear is complete and will pickup on the body flap rub panel Monday. Body flap rub panel modifications continue through next week. Auxiliary power unit electrical checkouts are in work today. Orbiter docking system electrical and mechanical system checks are slated for Saturday and payload premate testing begins Monday.
Preparations are also in work for main engine installation late next week.
Installation of the manipulator positioning mechanism that supports the robot arm continues. The system will reply with a confirmation via e-mail of each subscription.