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ITER Cools 330-Ton Magnet to −269 °C and Runs 34,000 Amps Through It: What This Means for the Fusion Reactor

Science 11/05/2026, 01:54

ITER has completed testing on the 330-ton toroidal field coil No. 17, cooling it to −269 °C and energizing it with 34 kA. Spare coil No. 19 is next up at the MCTF facility in April 2027.

China's 'Artificial Sun' Breaks Barrier: Record-Breaking Magnets for Fusion Reactor Pass Tests

Science 07/16/2026, 04:29

The Chinese ASIPP institute has successfully tested two record-breaking superconducting magnets for a fusion reactor. One of them became the largest in history, surpassing ITER project analogues. This confirms China's complete technological independence and brings the launch of the 'artificial sun' closer to 2030. ☀️⚛️🇨🇳