BOXABL has introduced Rego-Brix, a modular radiation-shielding concept designed to utilize lunar regolith to help protect future moon habitats from galactic cosmic radiation. The concept was presented in the company’s video, “DON’T DIE ON THE MOON (Part 2) - Rego-Brix by BOXABL,” and features foldable, nestable components that can be transported efficiently and filled on-site with locally sourced lunar material to create protective barriers around living quarters. This approach reduces the need to launch shielding materials from Earth, a significant cost and logistical advantage for space exploration.
Rego-Brix is envisioned as a companion system to BOXABL’s UFO foldable habitat concept, creating a potential framework for deployable off-world housing paired with locally sourced radiation shielding. The company holds patents related to the Rego-Brix concept and intends to make the technology available on a royalty-free basis, which could accelerate adoption by space agencies and private companies involved in lunar missions.
The announcement comes as BOXABL is completing its merger with FG Merger II Corp. (NASDAQ: FGMC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The merger is expected to result in the combined company trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol BXBL. This move could provide BOXABL with additional capital to further develop its modular building systems, including those for space applications.
BOXABL is known for its innovative approach to housing, with its flagship product, the Casita, a 361 square foot studio unit that unfolds on-site in less than an hour. The company also offers the Baby Box, a 120 square foot unit built to RV code, and is developing stackable and connectable box models that can be combined to form townhomes, multifamily units, or larger single-family homes. While these products are designed for Earth-based housing, the Rego-Brix concept demonstrates the company’s ambition to extend its modular building expertise to space.
For the space industry, Rego-Brix could be a game-changer by providing a practical solution for radiation shielding, one of the biggest challenges for long-term lunar habitation. By using local resources, the system reduces the mass that must be launched from Earth, lowering costs and enabling more sustainable lunar bases. For readers, this news highlights how technologies developed for space can have broader implications for modular construction and resource utilization on Earth.
Further details about the Rego-Brix concept and the merger can be found in the full press release at https://ibn.fm/1UwZm. More information about BOXABL is available at https://www.boxabl.com/ir, and details about FG Merger II Corp. can be found at https://fgmerger.com/.
