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$134 Million Boost for Fusion Research Programs Announced

9/26/2025

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DOE announced $134 million for fusion programs, including FIRE and INFUSE.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) will coordinate basic science and industry.
FIRE will receive $128 million to develop integrated blanket technology and a centralized data platform.
INFUSE will allocate $6.1 million across 20 projects for collaboration.
Researchers at Seoul National University confirmed multiscale plasma coupling, with reconnection affecting satellites.

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DOE announced $134 million for fusion programs, including FIRE and INFUSE.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) will coordinate basic science and industry.
FIRE will receive $128 million to develop integrated blanket technology and a centralized data platform.
INFUSE will allocate $6.1 million across 20 projects for collaboration.
Researchers at Seoul National University confirmed multiscale plasma coupling, with reconnection affecting satellites.