Astronauts take shelter on ISS after new leak detected on Russian segment
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Heather Miller
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Summary
Five astronauts aboard the International Space Station have been instructed to take shelter after a new leak was detected on the Russian segment of the station. NASA confirmed the precautionary move, citing an "abundance of caution." The Russian section has a history of cracks and leaks, and cosmonauts are working on more extensive repairs. The ISS orbits approximately 250 miles above Earth.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledNASA confirmed the move Friday and said it was 'out of an abundance of caution.'
The leak is on the Russian side of the research station that orbits some 250 miles above Earth.
That part of the space station has long suffered from cracks and leaks.
Cosmonauts are working to do a more extensive repair after fresh leaks were found.
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