BOXABL has introduced Rego-Brix, a modular radiation-shielding concept designed to utilize lunar regolith to 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 heavy shielding materials from Earth, addressing a significant challenge for long-term lunar habitation.
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. This move could accelerate the development of lunar infrastructure by allowing other entities to use the technology without licensing fees, fostering collaboration in space exploration.
The announcement comes as BOXABL is completing its merger with FG Merger II Corp. (NASDAQ: FGMC), which is expected to result in the combined company trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol BXBL. This merger could provide BOXABL with the capital and public market presence needed to scale its operations, potentially impacting the aerospace and housing industries.
BOXABL is primarily known for its 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 that unfolds on-site in less than an hour. The company has also announced the Baby Box, a smaller 120 square foot unit built to RV code, and is developing stackable and connectable box models for townhomes, multifamily units, or larger single-family homes. The Rego-Brix concept represents an expansion into space applications, leveraging the company’s expertise in foldable, modular structures.
The implications of Rego-Brix extend beyond lunar colonization. By utilizing in-situ resources, the concept could reduce the cost and complexity of establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon. For the space industry, this technology could support NASA’s Artemis program and other international efforts to build sustainable lunar outposts. For investors, BOXABL’s pending Nasdaq listing and its royalty-free licensing strategy may signal a shift toward open innovation in space technology, potentially opening new markets for modular construction both on Earth and off-world.
For more information, visit the BOXABL investor relations page at https://www.boxabl.com/ir or FG Merger II Corp. at https://fgmerger.com/.
