BOXABL, a company known for its foldable housing solutions on Earth, has unveiled a conceptual off-world habitation system called the UFO (Unidentified Folding Object). The concept, detailed in a recently released video titled “LIVE ON THE MOON (Part 1) - UFO by BOXABL,” is designed to address the challenges of transporting and deploying livable structures beyond Earth. According to the company, the UFO habitat is based on foldable building intellectual property that allows habitats to launch in a compact configuration and expand into larger living spaces after deployment.
The concept was developed by an after-hours skunkworks engineering team and is intended to support future lunar and planetary settlement scenarios. These modular, linkable structures could be used for research, tourism, and support operations. BOXABL also indicated it plans to make the UFO intellectual property available on a royalty-free basis to encourage broader innovation in off-world habitation systems, while emphasizing that the project remains separate from its core mission of advancing housing affordability and construction efficiency on Earth.
BOXABL’s core business focuses on transforming the housing market with modular building systems designed to deliver affordable, high-quality homes at unprecedented speed. Founded in 2017, the company’s flagship product, the Casita, is a 361 square foot studio unit with a full kitchen, bathroom, and utilities that unfolds on-site in less than an hour. BOXABL also offers the Baby Box, a smaller 120 square foot unit built to RV code, and is developing stackable and connectable box models for larger residential configurations.
The announcement of the UFO habitat comes as BOXABL continues to explore applications of its folding technology beyond Earth. The company’s video release and the accompanying press release (available at https://ibn.fm/opOWs) highlight the potential for these structures to play a role in future lunar and planetary settlements. By offering the intellectual property royalty-free, BOXABL aims to foster collaboration and innovation in the space habitation sector.
The implications of this announcement extend beyond the company itself. As space agencies and private entities plan for sustained presence on the Moon and Mars, the need for efficient, deployable habitats is critical. BOXABL’s concept could influence how future habitats are designed, potentially reducing launch mass and simplifying assembly. For the industry, this represents a cross-pollination of terrestrial construction technology with space exploration needs. For readers, it underscores the growing intersection of housing innovation and space technology, suggesting that solutions for Earth’s housing challenges may also help humanity expand into the cosmos.
For more information about BOXABL and its terrestrial housing solutions, visit https://www.boxabl.com/ir. The company also has a relationship with FG Merger II Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, details of which are available at https://fgmerger.com/.
