BOXABL Unveils UFO Concept for Lunar Habitats, Keeps Focus on Earth Housing

BOXABL, a company known for its foldable housing solutions on Earth, has unveiled a conceptual off-world habitation system called UFO (Unidentified Folding Object). The concept, featured in a video titled “LIVE ON THE MOON (Part 1) - UFO by BOXABL,” leverages the company’s patented foldable building intellectual property to create habitats that can launch in a compact form and expand into larger living spaces after deployment on the Moon or other celestial bodies. BOXABL emphasized that the UFO concept was developed by an after-hours skunkworks engineering team and is intended for future lunar and planetary settlement scenarios, including research, tourism, and support operations. The company also plans to make the UFO intellectual property available on a royalty-free basis to encourage broader innovation in off-world habitation systems. However, BOXABL stressed that the project remains separate from its core mission of advancing housing affordability and construction efficiency on Earth.

On Earth, BOXABL continues to revolutionize housing with its modular building systems. Its flagship product, the Casita, is a 361-square-foot studio unit that includes a full kitchen, bathroom, and utilities, and can be unfolded on-site in less than an hour. The company also offers the Baby Box, a smaller 120-square-foot unit built to RV code for simpler setups, and is developing stackable and connectable box models for townhomes, multifamily units, or larger single-family homes. BOXABL’s innovative approach has attracted worldwide attention as it aims to solve housing challenges for individuals and communities alike. The company is also linked to FG Merger II Corp., a SPAC formed for potential business combinations.

For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/opOWs. The news highlights BOXABL’s dual focus on terrestrial housing solutions and futuristic off-world concepts, showcasing the versatility of its foldable building technology. By offering the UFO intellectual property royalty-free, BOXABL aims to spur innovation in space habitation while maintaining its primary commitment to making affordable housing a reality on Earth. This dual approach positions the company at the intersection of immediate housing needs and long-term space exploration goals.