Mining Bitcoin In The Space

Discover how Space Race Energy plans to mine Bitcoin in space using solar-powered satellites. Founder Nick Moran shares his vision to decentralize mining, harness unlimited cosmic energy, and make Bitcoin the reserve currency of the universe.

What if the future of Bitcoin mining isn’t just in the deserts of Texas or the mountains of Kazakhstan—but in outer space?

In this episode of The Bitcoin Libertarian podcast, we sit down with Nick Moran, founder and CEO of Space Race Energy, a startup on a mission to revolutionize the Bitcoin mining industry by launching satellite-based solar-powered mining rigs into orbit.

Nick believes that space holds the answer to some of Bitcoin mining’s most pressing challenges: energy access, cooling, decentralization, and scalability. His vision isn’t just about pushing hardware into orbit—it’s about creating an interplanetary Bitcoin economy and turning satellites into autonomous, off-grid money printers.

Yes, Bitcoin is going to space—and Nick is building the rocket.

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Bitcoin and space. Two things that get hearts racing and imaginations firing. Nick Moran, a cryogenics and process systems expert turned Bitcoiner, decided to combine his two obsessions into a single moonshot: orbital Bitcoin mining.

From his base in Southern New Mexico, near Spaceport America and Virgin Galactic facilities, Nick is laying the groundwork for the world's first off-Earth mining operation.

Nick Moran’s Orange-Pill Journey

Nick discovered Bitcoin in 2017, like many, through the speculative mania of that bull run. But when the dust settled, what remained was an unshakable curiosity about what money truly is.

He went deep—studying monetary policy, energy markets, and geopolitics—eventually narrowing his focus to Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining. Over the years, he logged over 12,000 hours of research and hands-on experience.

By 2023, a tweet from Elon Musk about the abundance of solar energy in space sparked a lightbulb moment: why not mine Bitcoin in orbit?

That single idea would evolve into Space Race Energy.

Why Mine Bitcoin in Space?

  1. Energy Access – Space offers unlimited, uninterrupted solar power, 24/7, without atmospheric interference.

  2. Cooling – In the vacuum of space, heat dissipation is drastically more efficient than on Earth.

Space-based mining eliminates land, grid, and environmental constraints, allowing for true off-grid, decentralized mining at scale.

As Nick says:

Unlimited Solar, Unlimited Cooling, Unlimited Potential

For decades, space agencies like NASA and ESA have toyed with the idea of space-based solar power. The problem? Inefficient and dangerous energy transfer to Earth via lasers or microwaves.

No energy loss. No risk. Just pure digital energy, as Michael Saylor might call it, beamed from orbit into the global financial system.

The Roadmap to Orbital Mining

Nick launched Space Race Energy in late 2024. Since then, the idea has gained traction—with interest from VCs in the U.S., London, India, and Hong Kong, plus a spotlight from Anthony Pompliano’s newsletter.

Here’s the high-level vision:

  • Patent filed for orbital blockchain mining platforms

  • Team building: looking for aerospace engineers, satellite experts, and space industry veterans

  • Funding: raising pre-seed and seed rounds

  • Tech design: creating autonomous, fault-tolerant satellite mining systems

  • Launch: first satellite target timeframe between 2028–2032

Satellites, the ISS, and a New Use for Old Space Tech

While long-term plans include a constellation of small mining satellites, Nick also has a wild—but brilliant—idea:
Retrofit the International Space Station (ISS) for mining.

The ISS is set to be decommissioned and deorbited by 2030–2032, yet it already has:

  • Solar arrays

  • Cooling infrastructure

  • Orbital position

Space Mining vs. Earth Mining

Advantages of Orbital Mining

  • Unlimited solar energy

  • Zero real estate cost

  • No water or environmental strain

  • Ultimate off-grid decentralization

  • Enhanced cybersecurity and EMP protection

  • No geopolitical interference

Challenges

  • Satellite cost and launch logistics

  • In-orbit maintenance

  • Latency and communication systems

  • Autonomy and redundancy in systems

But as SpaceX and others drive down launch costs, the economic feasibility of space infrastructure for Bitcoin becomes more viable every year.

Bitcoin as the Reserve Currency of the Universe

What money do we use in space?

Fiat currencies don’t scale across borders—let alone across planets. Bitcoin does.

Nick envisions a future where Bitcoin is the interplanetary reserve currency—mined in space, spent on Earth, the Moon, and Mars.

Challenges, Timing, and the Next Frontier

Nick is realistic. This won’t happen overnight. He expects the first orbital miners to launch by 2028–2032, possibly aligning with the post-halving mining landscape.

But the foundation is being built now—through intellectual property, fundraising, and connecting with aerospace pioneers like StarCloud, who are launching data centers into orbit as early as this year.

And yes, Nick wants to go to space too—ideally to record a podcast from orbit. We’re holding him to that.

Conclusion

Bitcoin mining in space isn’t science fiction—it’s a logical next step.

As Earth-based grids become strained and the space economy accelerates, the stars are aligning for off-world mining.

Nick Moran and Space Race Energy are leading the charge. And as Bitcoin adoption grows, the incentives to mine off-Earth will only increase.

In Nick’s words:

FAQs

What is Space Race Energy?

A startup founded by Nick Moran focused on launching solar-powered Bitcoin mining satellites into orbit.

Why mine Bitcoin in space?

To access unlimited solar energy and cooling while reducing environmental and geopolitical constraints.

Is this even possible?

Yes. The patent has been filed, VC interest is rising, and technologies like satellite launches and orbital data centers are maturing.

When will this happen?

Target timeframe for first satellite: 2028–2032, potentially leveraging the decommissioned ISS.

How can I follow or support the project?

Follow Nick Moran on X (Twitter): @Nick__Moran
Or reach out via DM if you’re an aerospace engineer, space enthusiast, or Bitcoin believer.

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