MIRNEWS.143    18 AUGUST 1992

LAUNCH PROGRESS-M14:

This freighter was launched from Tyura Tam (2 days later than originally
planned) on 15.08.92 at 2219UTC. During the flight Pr-M14's signals could be
heard on 166, 165 and 922.755 mc. 

DOCKING PROGRESS-M14 WITH MIR:

For the first time after the repair of the Kurs antenna on the Kvant-module a
Pr-M docked to the aft docking port. The docking took place on 18.08.92 at
0021UTC. The crew just observed the approach. During the second pass (orb.
37190, 0146-0154UTC) Avdeyev reported that the hatch to Pr-M14 already had been
opened.

EXTRA VEHICULAR ACTIVITIES (EVA's):

Solovyov and Avdeyev will have to make some EVA's to install the VDU-motor on
top the Soforamast. Inside the Kvant they already did some cablework in relation
to that VDU. During one of the EVA-s they also will have to lower the soviet
flag and launch it for a limited existence as an independant satellite. 

Chris v.d. Berg, NL-9165/A-UK3202.