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September 4, 2025, 3:03PMNuclear News

The sixth ITER central solenoid module is prepared to be shipped to France. (Photo: General Atomics)

General Atomics last week celebrated the completion of the central solenoid modules for the ITER reactor being built in southern France. Designed to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion power, the ITER tokamak will be the world’s largest experimental fusion facility.

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