Space-Based Geothermal: Lunar and Martian Thermal Energy Systems By: Robert Buluma Space-based geothermal is one of the most compelling ideas in the future of space exploration. It does not mean building a traditional Earth-style geothermal plant on the Moon or Mars. Instead, it refers to using subsurface materials, thermal storage, and planetary heat-management systems to keep off-world bases alive, warm, and operational in extreme environments . On the Moon, the problem is surviving the long lunar night. On Mars, the problem is keeping habitats and equipment warm enough to function in a constant deep-cold environment . The topic sounds futuristic, but the engineering logic is real. NASA and other researchers have already studied lunar regolith as a thermal storage medium, and recent research continues to frame thermal energy architecture as a major part of sustainable lunar habitation [5][2]. For Mars, habitat studies emphasize thermal management as a core requirement, not a side det...
The geothermal energy sector just witnessed a groundbreaking alliance that could reshape the future of clean power. By: Robert Buluma On August 28, 2025 , Ormat Technologies, Inc. , a global leader in geothermal development, announced a strategic commercial agreement with Sage Geosystems Inc. , a pioneer in next-generation geothermal and energy storage technology. This collaboration is more than just another partnership it’s a bold step into the future of geothermal innovation. Unlocking the Power of Pressure Geothermal At the heart of this agreement lies Sage’s Pressure Geothermal technology , an advanced system designed to extract heat from hot dry rock formations deep beneath the earth. Unlike conventional geothermal methods that rely heavily on water reservoirs, Pressure Geothermal leverages both heat and subsurface pressure unlocking new possibilities for deployment in regions once thought unsuitable for geothermal development. Through this par...