BOXABL has introduced a modular radiation-shielding concept called Rego-Brix, 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 challenge 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. BOXABL said it holds patents related to the Rego-Brix concept and intends to make the technology available on a royalty-free basis. The company is currently 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.
According to the company, the Rego-Brix system could be critical for long-duration lunar missions, where exposure to galactic cosmic radiation poses serious health risks to astronauts. By using regolith—the loose soil and rock on the moon’s surface—as fill material, the concept leverages in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), a key strategy for sustainable space exploration. This could lower the cost of establishing a permanent human presence on the moon by minimizing the mass that must be launched from Earth.
BOXABL is known for its modular building systems designed to deliver affordable, high-quality homes at unprecedented speed. Founded in 2017, the company’s innovative approach has attracted worldwide attention as it aims to solve housing challenges for individuals and communities alike. Its 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 has announced the Baby Box, a smaller 120 square foot unit built to RV code, intended for simpler, no foundation setups. The company is also developing stackable and connectable box models that can be combined to form townhomes, multifamily units, or larger single-family homes.
The Rego-Brix announcement highlights BOXABL’s expansion from terrestrial housing to space applications. For more information on the company’s merger and investor relations, visit https://www.boxabl.com/ir. Details on FG Merger II Corp. can be found at https://fgmerger.com/. The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/1UwZm.
This development is important because it addresses one of the most significant hurdles for long-term lunar habitation: radiation protection. By using local materials, the concept could make moon bases more feasible and cost-effective, potentially accelerating humanity’s return to the moon and beyond. The royalty-free licensing of the technology could also spur further innovation in space construction.
