BOXABL, a company known for its innovative modular housing solutions, 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.”
Rego-Brix 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, which is a significant cost and logistical challenge for space exploration. The system is envisioned as a companion 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. This open approach could accelerate adoption by other space agencies and private companies working on lunar habitation. 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.
The implications of this concept are significant for the growing space economy. As NASA’s Artemis program and other initiatives aim to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon, effective radiation shielding is critical. Galactic cosmic radiation poses serious health risks to astronauts, and traditional shielding methods are heavy and expensive to transport from Earth. By using lunar regolith, Rego-Brix could drastically reduce costs and enable more sustainable lunar outposts.
BOXABL, founded in 2017, is primarily known for its terrestrial modular housing, including 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 smaller 120 square foot unit built to RV code, and is developing stackable and connectable models for larger homes. The move into space-related technology reflects the company’s broader mission to solve housing challenges, whether on Earth or beyond.
For more information, visit the full press release at https://ibn.fm/1UwZm and BOXABL’s investor relations page at https://www.boxabl.com/ir.
