BOXABL, a company known for its foldable housing solutions, has introduced a new concept called Rego-Brix, a modular radiation-shielding system designed to protect future moon habitats from galactic cosmic radiation by using lunar regolith. 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 efficiently transported from Earth and then filled on-site with locally sourced lunar material to create protective barriers around living quarters. This approach significantly reduces the need to launch heavy shielding materials from Earth, a major cost driver in space exploration.
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, which could accelerate adoption by space agencies and private entities. This announcement comes as BOXABL completes 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 is a key milestone for BOXABL, providing access to public capital markets to fund its innovative housing technologies.
The implications of Rego-Brix extend beyond space exploration. As humanity advances toward establishing a permanent presence on the Moon, protecting astronauts from harmful galactic cosmic radiation is a critical challenge. Traditional shielding solutions involve transporting heavy materials from Earth, which is prohibitively expensive. By using lunar regolith—the loose soil and rock on the Moon's surface—Rego-Brix offers a cost-effective and scalable solution. For industries involved in space habitation, this technology could lower barriers to entry and enable more ambitious projects. For business leaders, it highlights the growing intersection of construction, materials science, and space technology, opening new markets for modular, in-situ resource utilization systems.
BOXABL’s core business is transforming the housing market with its modular building systems designed to deliver affordable, high-quality homes at unprecedented speed. Founded in 2017, the company’s flagship product is the Casita, a 361-square-foot studio unit that unfolds on-site in less than an hour. It also 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 represents a natural extension of this modular approach to off-world construction, leveraging the same principles of foldability, nestability, and on-site assembly.
For investors, BOXABL’s merger with FG Merger II Corp. and its Nasdaq listing under BXBL provide a new avenue to participate in the space economy. The company’s royalty-free licensing strategy for Rego-Brix could foster widespread use and partnerships, potentially driving revenue through other channels. As space agencies like NASA and private companies such as SpaceX push for lunar bases, technologies like Rego-Brix will be essential for sustainable habitation. The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/1UwZm.
