diff --git a/code/FEA/FEA_turf_tile.dm b/code/FEA/FEA_turf_tile.dm
index f048c89096..9af7bd58ec 100644
--- a/code/FEA/FEA_turf_tile.dm
+++ b/code/FEA/FEA_turf_tile.dm
@@ -499,10 +499,12 @@ turf
 								mimic_temperature_solid(neighbor, neighbor.thermal_conductivity)
 
 			//Radiate excess tile heat to space
-			var/turf/space/sample_space = locate(/turf/space)
-			if(sample_space && (temperature > T0C))
-			//Considering 0 degC as te break even point for radiation in and out
-				mimic_temperature_solid(sample_space, FLOOR_HEAT_TRANSFER_COEFFICIENT)
+			if(temperature > T0C)
+				// Is there a pre-defined Space Tile?
+				if(!Space_Tile)
+					Space_Tile = locate(/turf/space) // Define one
+				//Considering 0 degC as te break even point for radiation in and out
+				mimic_temperature_solid(Space_Tile, FLOOR_HEAT_TRANSFER_COEFFICIENT)
 
 			//Conduct with air on my tile if I have it
 			if(air)
diff --git a/code/setup.dm b/code/setup.dm
index 0317a54a73..e77c20295f 100644
--- a/code/setup.dm
+++ b/code/setup.dm
@@ -105,6 +105,8 @@
 #define T20C 293.15					// 20degC
 #define TCMB 2.7					// -270.3degC
 
+var/turf/space/Space_Tile = locate(/turf/space) // A space tile to reference when atmos wants to remove excess heat.
+
 #define TANK_LEAK_PRESSURE		(30.*ONE_ATMOSPHERE)	// Tank starts leaking
 #define TANK_RUPTURE_PRESSURE	(40.*ONE_ATMOSPHERE) // Tank spills all contents into atmosphere