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. Presented in the company's video, "DON'T DIE ON THE MOON (Part 2) — Rego-Brix by BOXABL," the concept 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 underscores BOXABL's expansion beyond terrestrial housing into space applications. The company, founded in 2017, 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 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 be combined to form townhomes, multifamily units, or larger single-family homes.
The Rego-Brix concept addresses a critical challenge of long-duration lunar missions: protecting astronauts from harmful galactic cosmic radiation. By using in-situ resources, the approach could significantly lower the cost and logistical complexity of building sustainable habitats on the Moon. BOXABL's decision to offer the technology on a royalty-free basis may encourage broader adoption and collaboration in the space industry.
For more information about BOXABL, visit https://www.boxabl.com/ir. For details on FG Merger II Corp., visit https://fgmerger.com/.
