Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! 35 nations have come together to make the impossible, possible. The ITER Project is a massive global collaboration aimed at harnessing the same energy that fuels the stars and the sun. It’s a frontier like no other in the world of science!
The first subassembly of the ITER vacuum vessel – weighs the equivalent of four fully loaded Boeing 747s
A global collaboration is underway in Southern France to construct the most massive fusion device ever built. It’s called ITER and it’s set to be a game-changer!
Think about it, fusion is the same process that powers the Sun and now we’re working on harnessing it here on Earth as a clean energy source. Can you imagine never having to worry about polluting the planet while getting all the energy we need?
ITER will be the test bed for the cutting-edge technologies required to make fusion a reality. From superconducting magnets to systems that can handle intense heat, ITER will prove that fusion is the future of energy.
And it’s not just a pipe dream. Thousands of dedicated professionals from China, the EU, India, Japan, Korea, Russia, and the US have been working towards this goal since 1985! With their combined efforts, we’re well on our way to making fusion a practical and sustainable energy source.
So, are you ready to be a part of this exciting journey toward a cleaner future? Join the fusion revolution with ITER!
Who is participating?
With the ITER Agreement signed in 2006, the seven Members, including the US, China, the European Union (through Euratom), India, Japan, Korea, and Russia, are now sharing the journey to make fusion energy a reality. Europe is leading the charge with 45.6% of construction costs, while the rest is split between the other members.
Not only are these 35 nations pooling their resources, but they’re also bringing together over 40 languages, half of the world’s population, and 85% of the global GDP! That’s a lot of brainpower dedicated to making fusion happen.
And the ITER project isn’t just limited to the Members. The ITER Organization has formed partnerships with Australia, Kazakhstan, Canada, Thailand, and over 70 international organizations, schools, universities such as Harvard and Stanford…and national labs to make fusion a reality.
It’s a truly global effort with thousands of people working towards a clean, sustainable energy future. Are you ready to join the fusion revolution?
The Timeline of the Project
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The ITER project in southern France started building on the 42-hectare site in 2010. In March 2020, the central Tokamak Building was handed over to the ITER Organization for machine assembly. The first major event of this phase was the installation of the 1,250-tonne cryostat base in May 2020.
The successful integration and assembly of over one million components, built by ITER Members around the world, is a major logistical and engineering challenge and is being carried out with the support of assembly contractors.
The project officially launched the machine assembly phase in July 2020 and passed the halfway mark to the first plasma in November 2017. The First Plasma is scheduled for December 2025. Get ready for a historic moment in fusion energy!
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