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." 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, reducing the need to launch shielding materials from Earth.
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.
The announcement highlights BOXABL's expansion into space habitat technology, leveraging its expertise in modular building systems. The Rego-Brix concept addresses a critical challenge of long-duration lunar missions: protecting astronauts from harmful cosmic radiation. By using lunar regolith—the loose soil and rock on the Moon's surface—as shielding material, the approach significantly reduces the cost and complexity of transporting heavy shielding from Earth. This aligns with NASA's Artemis program and other international efforts to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon.
BOXABL's flagship product, the Casita, is a 361-square-foot studio unit that unfolds on-site in less than an hour. The company also announced the Baby Box, a smaller 120-square-foot unit built to RV code, and is developing stackable and connectable models for larger structures. The Rego-Brix concept represents a diversification of BOXABL's technology into space applications, potentially opening new markets beyond terrestrial housing.
The merger with FG Merger II Corp. is a key milestone for BOXABL, as it will facilitate public listing and access to capital markets. The combined company is expected to trade under BXBL, providing investors with exposure to BOXABL's innovative housing solutions and its new space-related ventures. For more information, visit the company's investor relations page at https://www.boxabl.com/ir.
