７２ ITER（The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor）【Space Travel】Dialogue with the Universe

７２　ITER（The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor）【Space Travel】Dialogue with the Universe

・International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor
・The goal is to build a fusion power plant in 2040-2050.
・The ITER experimental design has been changed to 2020, one year later than originally planned, under the influence of in eastern earthquake. Aim to start full-scale operation in 2027 as planned.

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・The name is derived from iter (: Net, Road).
・Seven countries and Region (Japan, China, EU, India, Russia, South Korea, USA)are involved in the this plan.
・ITER construction site is in Cadarache, France.