On 25 March 2019, a ceremonial opening of the experimental hall of the Superheavy Element Factory and launch of its basic facility – the DC-280 cyclotron – were held.

Sergey Dmitriev, Director of the Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions: “Dear colleagues in the control room, are you ready for the launch? The command will be given by JINR Director.”

Victor Matveev, RAS Academician, JINR Director: «Launch the DC-280 cyclotron!”