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ITER Organization
ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor)
Research instituteAbout
Projet international de tokamak fusion. Démonstration net-positive energy. 35 pays participants.
HQ
Saint-Paul-lès-Durance, France
Founded
1988
Type
Research institute
Ecosystems
1
Mission
“Demonstrate that fusion is a viable energy source.”
Focus Areas
Fusion researchTokamak technologyPlasma physicsEnergy generation
Ecosystem participation
Strategic Roadmap
2026 Q2
◯ PlannedITER first plasma achieved
Historical milestone. Plasma confinement operational.
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2028 Q3
◯ PlannedFull fusion operations commenced
Sustained plasma temperature and density. Energy gain verification.
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2032 Q1
◯ PlannedITER mission validated
Net energy gain confirmed. Roadmap for DEMO established.
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