Overview

• Attempt to collect a sample of melted nuclear fuel from Fukushima's Unit 2 reactor was stopped on Thursday.
• The operation was halted when workers found that pipes used to maneuver the robot were incorrectly arranged.
• TEPCO has not set a new date for the resumption of the debris removal effort.
• The small sample is essential for developing future decommissioning methods and technology.
• The Fukushima plant's decommissioning is expected to take 30-40 years, despite criticism of this timeline.