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France runs fusion reactor for record 22 minutes (newatlas.com)

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France has upped the ante in the quest for fusion power by maintaining a plasma reaction for over 22 minutes – a new record. The milestone was reached on February 12 at the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA) WEST Tokamak reactor.

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[–] HenriVolney@sh.itjust.works 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

When will they be able to start ITER though?

[–] Skua@kbin.earth 4 points 10 months ago

Even assuming no delays, that's about ten years off.

[–] Psythik@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago

All I want to know is when I can finally buy a Mr. Fusion for my car.