Images Show China Building Huge Fusion Research Facility
China is rapidly constructing a massive fusion research facility in the city of Wuhan, according to recent satellite images. The facility, which is expected to be completed by 2025, will be the largest and most advanced of its kind in the world.
The images, taken by Planet Labs, a private satellite imaging company, show a sprawling complex of buildings and infrastructure under construction. The facility is located on a 400-hectare site and will be capable of housing over 1,000 researchers and staff.
The project, known as the China Fusion Engineering Test Reactor (CFETR), is a major step forward for China’s fusion energy program. Fusion energy, which involves the combination of atomic nuclei to release energy, has the potential to provide a clean and virtually limitless source of power.
The CFETR will be a crucial step in developing China’s ability to generate fusion energy on a commercial scale. The facility will be used to test and develop the technology needed to build a commercial-scale fusion power plant.
China has been investing heavily in fusion research in recent years, with the goal of becoming a global leader in the field. The country has already made significant progress in developing its fusion technology, including the successful testing of a small-scale fusion reactor.
The construction of the CFETR is seen as a major milestone in China’s fusion program, and is expected to put the country at the forefront of fusion research and development.
