Today, workers pressurized Discovery's hypergolic system and continued close-outs on the solid rocket booster forward skirts. Orbiter maneuvering system engine gimbal tests are under way to confirm proper positioning of the left OMS engine. Workers are scheduled to install the aft compartment doors Saturday evening. Flight crew equipment early stow begins Sunday and concludes Monday night. Payload bay close-outs conclude Monday with door closure planned for about 5 p.m. that same day.
Work continues to close out the orbiter's payload bay.
Workers are preparing for the integrated hydraulic and flight control test. STS-106 payload removal is complete. The Shuttle main engine heat shields have been removed and engine removal is now under way. Technicians are also preparing for routine tests on the forward reaction control system.