The cosmonauts Onufriyenko and Usachov made this EVA between 24.05 at 2047 UTC and 25.05 at 0230 UTC. This EVA lasted somewhat longer than planned, but all went well. The cosmonauts installed the new solar panel on the outer surface of Kvant-1, connected the contacts and attended the deployment of that panel. This was also a good performance. During the last phase of the EVA radio traffic went via Altair-1 (Cosmos-2054) and the known VHF-frequencies. After returning inside Mir the cosmonauts expressed their satisfaction about the good co-operation with TsUP during this work and also about the very good construction of the new solar panel.

4th EVA: This EVA is on schedule for 30.05.1996 between 1900-2100 UTC. Main task will be the transfer of the MOMS (opto-electronic stereo scanner) to the outer surface of the Priroda module and the installation of this device over there. The MOMS has been delivered to Mir as a part of the cargo of the Priroda. Apart from this work they will also have to accomplish some minor tasks.

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