BOXABL, a company known for its foldable housing solutions, has introduced a new concept called Rego-Brix—a modular radiation-shielding system designed to use 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.”
Rego-Brix features foldable, nestable components that can be transported efficiently from Earth and then filled on-site with locally sourced lunar material to create protective barriers around living quarters. This approach could significantly reduce the need to launch heavy shielding materials from Earth, lowering costs and logistical challenges for lunar missions.
The concept 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, which could accelerate its adoption by space agencies and private companies.
The announcement comes as BOXABL is completing its merger with FG Merger II Corp. (NASDAQ: FGMC), a special purpose acquisition company. The combined company is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol BXBL. This merger could provide BOXABL with additional capital to advance its technologies, including Rego-Brix, and expand its reach beyond terrestrial housing.
BOXABL’s core business focuses on transforming the housing market with modular building systems designed to deliver affordable, high-quality homes at unprecedented speed. Its flagship product, the Casita, is a 361-square-foot studio unit that unfolds on-site in less than an hour. The company also has announced the Baby Box, a smaller 120-square-foot unit built to RV code, and is developing stackable and connectable box models that can form townhomes, multifamily units, or larger single-family homes.
While Rego-Brix is still a concept, its potential implications for space exploration are significant. Galactic cosmic radiation poses a major health risk to astronauts, and effective shielding is critical for long-duration missions. By leveraging in-situ resources, Rego-Brix could enable more sustainable and cost-effective lunar bases. For investors, the move signals BOXABL’s ambition to diversify into space infrastructure, though the technology is likely years from deployment.
For more information about BOXABL, visit their investor relations page. For details on FG Merger II Corp., see their website at fgmerger.com.
