"Snapshots" Gallery
A little more than half
2026-06-18 - The ITER tokamak assembly pit in June 2026, with five of nine vacuum vessel modules in place.
Framing a unique component
2026-05-07 - A vacuum vessel sector, still in its protective transport housing, is framed by the open doors of the Cleaning Facility as it is transported to the workshop across the way. Only one more sector is expected to arrive later this year.
Common scene, interesting composition
2026-04-07 - Panel by panel, site teams are installing cladding on this extension of the former Cryostat Workshop. Inside, a large test stand will be installed to practice ITER blanket assembly activities.
Signs of spring
2026-03-04 - Cherry trees line the road leading to the entrance of ITER Headquarters. This week, the blossoms opened in a celebratory sign of spring.
A steel giant
2026-01-28 - One-ninth of the ITER vacuum vessel—sector module #8—looms over this technician as it crosses over the wall that divides the Assembly Hall from the tokamak pit. The load weighs 1,350 tonnes, as much as three fully loaded jetliners.
On the way
2026-01-15 - During their voyage from the French port of Fos-sur-Mer to the ITER site, large components travel through a variety of French landscapes, including a protected marsh area (photo). Pictured is the last highly exceptional load expected from the United States.
