Russian rocket that worried Inuit groups launched Saturday, Canada says

The federal government says a Russian rocket that upset Inuit groups over its potential to pollute Arctic waters with toxic fuel has launched.

A spokesman for the federal public safety department says the rocket blasted off Saturday morning.

Kevin Miller said the government monitored the launch and re-entry of debris closely.

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