BOXABL 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,” 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 significantly reduces the need to launch shielding materials from Earth, addressing one of the key challenges 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. 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 adoption by space agencies and private lunar initiatives. 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 underscores BOXABL’s expansion from terrestrial housing to space applications. The company is known for its flagship product, the Casita, a 361 square foot studio unit that unfolds on-site in less than an hour. BOXABL also produces the Baby Box, a 120 square foot unit built to RV code, and is developing stackable and connectable box models for larger residential configurations. By adapting its modular building systems for lunar environments, BOXABL positions itself to contribute to NASA’s Artemis program and other efforts to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon.
The implications of Rego-Brix extend beyond radiation protection. Using lunar regolith for shielding reduces payload mass and launch costs, a critical factor for sustainable space exploration. The royalty-free licensing model could foster collaboration and innovation across the aerospace industry. For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/1UwZm. Additional information about BOXABL can be found at https://www.boxabl.com/ir.
