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. This approach reduces the need to launch shielding materials from Earth, a significant cost and logistical barrier to 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. The company holds patents related to the Rego-Brix concept and intends to make the technology available on a royalty-free basis, potentially accelerating adoption by space agencies and private ventures. This move could lower barriers for other organizations developing lunar infrastructure, as radiation protection is a critical challenge for sustained human presence on the Moon.
BOXABL 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 merger highlights BOXABL's expansion beyond terrestrial housing into space applications, leveraging its expertise in modular, deployable structures. The company's flagship product, the Casita, is a 361-square-foot studio unit that unfolds on-site in less than an hour, and it has also announced the Baby Box, a smaller 120-square-foot unit. BOXABL is developing stackable and connectable box models for townhomes, multifamily units, or larger single-family homes.
The implications of Rego-Brix extend beyond lunar habitats. By demonstrating a method to use in-situ resources for radiation shielding, the concept supports sustainable space exploration and reduces reliance on Earth-supplied materials. This aligns with NASA's Artemis program goals and private sector initiatives like SpaceX's Starship missions. If successful, Rego-Brix could become a standard component for future lunar bases, and similar techniques might be adapted for Mars or asteroid habitats.
For more information about BOXABL, visit https://www.boxabl.com/ir. Details about the merger with FG Merger II Corp. are available at https://fgmerger.com/.
