SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 20, 2025Interesting Engineering

US-built fusion reactor structure completes 60-foot-tall magnet ‘exoskeleton’ for ITER

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A critical component of the ITER fusion reactor, a 60-foot-tall superconducting magnet called the central solenoid, now has its support structure completed. The U.S. team overcame engineering challenges to create an "exoskeleton" capable of withstanding extreme forces, bringing the project one step closer to achieving fusion power.

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