This is an orbiter processing report and does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of upcoming Space Shuttle flights. S pace Shuttle Endeavour continues to operate on orbit without significant problem. Landing remains scheduled for Monday, April 30, at 10 a.m. at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. The flown Solid Rocket Boosters were returned to Hangar AF Saturday.
Open assessments continue with no problems reported.
T he orbiter drag chute has been installed and refilling of the hydraulic system is complete. Payload pre-mate tests and operations are currently in work. Activities are also underway in preparation for installing the three Space Shuttle main engines beginning tomorrow. Currently, rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building is slated for May 16. H ydraulic testing is ongoing, and other routine orbiter inspections continue on schedule.