Fusion Energy Milestones Tracker
Timeline of fusion breakthroughs — NIF, JET, KSTAR, EAST, and private company milestones from 2022 to 2026.
Key Highlights
- ✓ Fusion milestones from 2022-2026
- ✓ Public and private sector coverage
- ✓ Key metrics (Q value, temperature, duration)
- ✓ Private investment timeline
- ✓ Roadmap to commercial fusion
Overview
An interactive timeline tracking every major fusion energy milestone. Covers NIF, JET, KSTAR, EAST, and private companies like Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Helion, and TAE Technologies.
What's Inside
Public Sector Milestones
NIF achieved Q>1 in December 2022, JET set a fusion energy record of 69MJ in 2024, and KSTAR sustained 100M°C plasma for 30 seconds. We track every major public fusion milestone with key parameters.
Private Company Progress
Commonwealth Fusion Systems achieved first plasma with SPARC, Helion reached 1B°C temperatures, and TAE Technologies demonstrated sustained FRC plasmas. We track private milestones and investment rounds.
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