Exploring Sustainability Audits for Green Hydrogen

Insights from NASA’s Open-Source Discovery Engine

Micah Tinklepaugh
5 min readOct 29, 2024

In recent years, the push for sustainable energy solutions has gained significant momentum, and green hydrogen is emerging as a promising source of clean fuel. In the context of space exploration and astronautics, sustainability takes on an even more critical role, as resources are limited and the need for environmental stewardship is paramount. At Luna Charta, we’re committed to exploring how advanced research and practical applications can contribute to sustainable development on Earth — and beyond.
This post, written by ChatGPT, is inspired by a recent study that examines how NASA’s open-source tools and resources can support environmental audits for green hydrogen projects, both here on Earth and in potential future lunar or Martian bases. Green hydrogen, produced via electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources like wind or solar, offers a pathway for emissions-free fuel production. This method aligns well with sustainable space exploration goals, as it could potentially fuel missions with minimal environmental impact.
Why Green Hydrogen?Hydrogen is versatile and energy-dense, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, from powering vehicles to serving as a storage solution for renewable energy. However, not all hydrogen is created equal. Traditional…

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Micah Tinklepaugh

I design products for people and systems. I also like to swim, bike, and run.