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Astronauts sheltering on International Space Station after new leak found

NASA directed four Crew-12 members and NASA astronaut to assume an elevated safety posture in the Dragon capsule.
The leak is on the Russian side of the International Space Station, which orbits about 250 miles above Earth.
NASA called the move an 'abundance of caution' as crews stabilize and repair the ISS.
Crew-12 includes NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, along with European and Roscosmos partners.
Cosmonauts are working to perform a more extensive repair after the fresh leaks were found.
It remains unclear what's causing the cracks, or how long the crew will shelter at the space station.
NASA confirmed the crew moved into the SpaceX Dragon capsule as the repair activity began.
The leak is associated with prior cracks on the ISS, complicating the current repair efforts.
Crew-12 includes international partners, highlighting collaboration in space safety operations.
Space station safety measures are ongoing as crews monitor the repair progress.

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