Another Russian rocket stage likely to be holding highly toxic fuel is slated to splash down in environmentally sensitive waters of the Canadian Arctic on Wednesday. Read more: Ottawa questions Europe’s plan to drop rocket likely to contain toxic fuel in Arctic watersArticle Continued BelowThe spent rocket stage is expected to contain up to a tonne of unused hydrazine. Although the rocket is Russian, the launch is a commercial service paid for by the European Space Agency. “The ESA prides itself on being the most environmentally friendly space agency in the world,” said Byers. Byers points out that while Canada may have little influence over Russia, it is an associate member of the European Space Agency.

Source: thestar April 23, 2018 21:00 UTC