BOXABL Unveils Rego-Brix Concept for Lunar Radiation Shielding Using Moon Soil

BOXABL, a company known for its foldable housing units, has introduced a new concept called Rego-Brix designed to shield lunar habitats from harmful galactic cosmic radiation. The modular radiation-shielding system utilizes lunar regolith, or moon soil, to create protective barriers around living quarters on the moon. The announcement was made in the company’s video titled “DON’T DIE ON THE MOON (Part 2) – Rego-Brix by BOXABL.”

The Rego-Brix concept features foldable, nestable components that can be transported efficiently from Earth and then filled on-site with locally sourced lunar material. This approach significantly reduces the need to launch heavy shielding materials from Earth, cutting costs and logistical challenges associated with space missions. BOXABL envisions Rego-Brix as a companion system to its UFO foldable habitat concept, creating a potential framework for deployable off-world housing paired with locally sourced radiation shielding.

According to the company, it holds patents related to the Rego-Brix concept and intends to make the technology available on a royalty-free basis. This open-access approach could accelerate the development of lunar infrastructure by allowing other entities to use the design without licensing fees.

BOXABL is currently completing its merger with FG Merger II Corp. (NASDAQ: FGMC), a special purpose acquisition company. The merger is expected to result in the combined company trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol BXBL. This move will provide BOXABL with additional capital to pursue its ambitious projects, including both terrestrial housing solutions and lunar habitat concepts.

On Earth, BOXABL aims to transform the housing market with its modular building systems. Its flagship product, the Casita, is a 361-square-foot studio unit that unfolds on-site in less than an hour and includes a full kitchen, bathroom, and utilities. The company also announced the Baby Box, a smaller 120-square-foot unit built to RV code for simpler setups, and is developing stackable and connectable models for townhomes and multifamily units.

The Rego-Brix announcement highlights BOXABL’s expansion into space infrastructure, leveraging its expertise in foldable, modular design. The concept addresses a critical challenge for long-duration lunar missions: protecting astronauts from cosmic radiation. By using in-situ resources, Rego-Brix aligns with NASA’s goals for sustainable lunar exploration under the Artemis program.

For more information, visit the full press release at https://ibn.fm/1UwZm.

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