ITER vacuum vessel. © ITER
The start of building the doughnut-shaped ITER vacuum vessel brings us closer to fusion energy.
On April 10, three weeks earlier than planned, sector module #7 was successfully lowered into the Tokamak pit.
This is the first of nine large assemblies—each made up of a vacuum vessel section, a thermal shield, and two D-shaped magnetic coils—that will come together to build the doughnut-shaped ITER vacuum vessel.
ITER vacuum vessel. © ITER
This major task, which used to take 18 months, was completed in just 6 months and 10 days. It shows what’s possible through teamwork, shared experience, and better coordination across the ITER Organization and its global partners.
From tough repairs to better planning, this success shows the dedication and skill of an amazing international team.
Let’s take a moment to celebrate—this is a big step for humanity. Each achievement like this brings us closer to fusion energy: a clean, endless power source for future generations.
ITER vacuum vessel. © ITER
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