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Roscosmos: Russian spacecraft leak caused by external impact

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows A Russian spacecraft is docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Sergei Korsakov, Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP)

FILE - This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP, File)

FILE This undated handout photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation shows the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 that Russia will extend its participation in the International Space Station until 2028. (Roscosmos State Space Corporation via AP, File)

Roscosmos: Russian spacecraft leak caused by external impact