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 titled "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 shielding materials from Earth, a significant cost and logistical challenge for lunar missions.
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. This move could accelerate the development of sustainable lunar infrastructure by allowing other organizations to use the design without licensing fees.
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. For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/1UwZm.
BOXABL is known for its modular building systems designed to deliver affordable, high-quality homes at unprecedented speed. Founded in 2017, the company's innovative approach has attracted worldwide attention. Its flagship product, the Casita, is a 361 square foot studio unit with a full kitchen, bathroom, and utilities that unfolds on-site in less than an hour. BOXABL also announced the Baby Box, a smaller 120 square foot unit built to RV code for simpler setups, and is developing stackable and connectable box models for larger homes.
The Rego-Brix concept represents a significant step toward practical lunar habitation, addressing one of the most critical challenges: radiation protection. By using in-situ resources, the system could drastically reduce the cost and complexity of building safe shelters on the Moon. This announcement comes as space agencies and private companies ramp up plans for long-duration lunar missions.
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