MIR MODULE LAUNCHED FROM BAIKONUR.

Russia yesterday launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan the last of five modules for its Mir space station. Named Priroda (nature), the module was carried into orbit aboard a Proton rocket. It is expected to dock with Mir on Friday. The vessel is carrying scientific equipment, including 900 kg of U.S.-made equipment for U.S. astronaut Shannon Lucid, who has been on board Mir since late March. (Reuter, April 23)

Moscow Applauds Oleksy Decision.