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

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 to create protective barriers around living quarters.

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 said it holds patents related to the Rego-Brix concept and intends to make the technology available on a royalty-free basis. This move could significantly reduce the cost and complexity of establishing sustainable habitats on the Moon, as launching shielding materials from Earth is prohibitively expensive.

The announcement comes as BOXABL is 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 into space-related infrastructure, building on its expertise in modular building systems for terrestrial housing.

BOXABL is known for its flagship product, the Casita, a 361 square foot studio unit that unfolds on-site in less than an hour. The company also announced the Baby Box, a smaller 120 square foot unit built to RV code, and is developing stackable and connectable box models for larger configurations. The Rego-Brix concept extends this modular approach to lunar environments, addressing one of the most critical challenges for long-duration space missions: radiation protection.

Galactic cosmic radiation poses a serious health risk to astronauts, and traditional shielding requires heavy materials that are costly to transport from Earth. By using lunar regolith, which is abundant on the Moon’s surface, Rego-Brix offers a practical solution that leverages in-situ resources. The foldable and nestable design ensures compact transport, while on-site filling with regolith creates effective barriers.

For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/1UwZm. Additional information about BOXABL can be found at https://www.boxabl.com/ir.

The Rego-Brix concept represents a significant step toward sustainable lunar habitation, combining innovative engineering with resource utilization. As space agencies and private companies plan for extended stays on the Moon, technologies like Rego-Brix will be essential for ensuring astronaut safety and mission success.