BOXABL Unveils Rego-Brix Lunar Radiation Shielding Concept
BOXABL introduced Rego-Brix, a modular radiation-shielding system using lunar regolith to protect future moon habitats, and plans to offer the technology royalty-free as it nears a Nasdaq listing.
BOXABL, a company known for its foldable housing solutions, 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 announcement, made via the company's video "DON'T DIE ON THE MOON (Part 2) - Rego-Brix by BOXABL," presents a system of foldable, nestable components that can be transported efficiently from Earth and filled on-site with locally sourced lunar material to create protective barriers around living quarters. This approach reduces the need to launch heavy shielding materials from Earth, a significant cost and logistical advantage 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, which could accelerate adoption by space agencies and private companies. 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 implications of Rego-Brix extend beyond lunar exploration. By demonstrating a method for in-situ resource utilization, BOXABL's concept could influence how future space habitats are designed, potentially lowering the cost and risk of establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon. The royalty-free licensing model also suggests a collaborative approach, encouraging innovation without the barriers of proprietary technology. For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/1UwZm.
BOXABL is primarily known for its Earth-based modular building systems, such as the Casita, a 361-square-foot studio unit that unfolds on-site in less than an hour, and the Baby Box, a 120-square-foot unit built to RV code. The company also develops stackable and connectable models for townhomes and multifamily units. However, the Rego-Brix concept marks a significant pivot into space infrastructure, leveraging the same principles of foldability and efficiency. As BOXABL notes on its website at https://www.boxabl.com/ir, the company aims to solve housing challenges, now extending that mission beyond Earth.
This development comes as interest in lunar habitation grows, with NASA's Artemis program and private initiatives targeting a sustained presence on the Moon. BOXABL's approach, if successful, could provide a critical component for protecting astronauts and equipment from harmful radiation. The merger with FG Merger II Corp., a SPAC, underscores the company's ambition to scale its operations. More information about the SPAC can be found at https://fgmerger.com/.
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