BOXABL Unveils Rego-Brix Lunar Radiation Shielding Concept Using Moon Soil
BOXABL introduces Rego-Brix, a modular radiation-shielding system that uses lunar regolith to protect future moon habitats, with potential implications for reducing space mission costs and advancing off-world construction.
BOXABL, a company known for its foldable housing solutions, has introduced Rego-Brix, a modular radiation-shielding concept designed to protect lunar habitats from galactic cosmic radiation by utilizing locally sourced lunar regolith. The announcement, made via the company's video titled "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 then filled on-site with moon soil to create protective barriers around living quarters. This approach could significantly reduce the cost and complexity of space missions by minimizing the need to launch heavy shielding materials from Earth.
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. BOXABL is currently completing its merger with FG Merger II Corp. (NASDAQ: FGMC), a special purpose acquisition company, with the combined company expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol BXBL.
The implications of this announcement are significant for the growing space economy. As NASA and other organizations plan for sustained lunar presence, radiation protection remains a critical challenge. Galactic cosmic radiation poses serious health risks to astronauts, and traditional shielding methods require transporting heavy materials from Earth, which is costly. By using lunar regolith—the loose soil and rock on the moon's surface—Rego-Brix offers a cost-effective solution that leverages in-situ resource utilization (ISRU). This aligns with broader efforts to establish a permanent human presence on the moon and could pave the way for similar technologies on Mars.
BOXABL, founded in 2017, is primarily focused on transforming the housing market on Earth 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. The company has also announced the Baby Box, a 120-square-foot unit built to RV code, and is developing stackable and connectable models for townhomes and multifamily units. The expansion into space applications with Rego-Brix and UFO habitats demonstrates the versatility of BOXABL's foldable technology and its potential to address housing challenges both on Earth and beyond.
For more information on BOXABL, visit https://www.boxabl.com/ir. Details on FG Merger II Corp. can be found at https://fgmerger.com/.