BOXABL, a company known for its foldable housing solutions, has unveiled a conceptual off-world habitation system called the UFO (Unidentified Folding Object). Designed to address the challenges of transporting and deploying livable structures beyond Earth, the concept was featured in the company's recently released video “LIVE ON THE MOON (Part 1) — UFO by BOXABL.” According to the announcement, the UFO is based on foldable building intellectual property that would allow habitats to launch in a compact configuration and expand into larger living spaces after deployment.
The concept was developed by an after-hours skunkworks engineering team and is intended to support future lunar and planetary settlement scenarios through modular, linkable structures that could be used for research, tourism, and support operations. BOXABL also indicated it plans to make the UFO intellectual property available on a royalty-free basis to encourage broader innovation in off-world habitation systems. The company emphasized that the project remains separate from its core mission of advancing housing affordability and construction efficiency on Earth.
This announcement highlights the potential for foldable building technology to extend beyond terrestrial applications. While BOXABL's primary focus is on revolutionizing the housing market with modular systems like the Casita—a 361-square-foot studio unit that unfolds on-site in less than an hour—the UFO concept demonstrates the versatility of its core technology. The company's flagship product, the Casita, includes a full kitchen, bathroom, and utilities, and is manufactured inside BOXABL's facilities. Additionally, BOXABL has announced the Baby Box, a smaller 120-square-foot unit built to RV code for simpler, no-foundation setups, and is developing stackable and connectable box models that can be combined to form townhomes, multifamily units, or larger single-family homes.
The UFO concept represents a significant step in exploring how foldable structures could enable human settlement on the moon and other planets. By offering the intellectual property royalty-free, BOXABL aims to foster collaboration and accelerate innovation in space habitation. For more details on the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/opOWs. Information about BOXABL is available at https://www.boxabl.com/ir.
BOXABL, founded in 2017, has attracted worldwide attention for its innovative approach to solving housing challenges. The company is also associated with FG Merger II Corp., a special purpose acquisition company. For the latest news and updates relating to FGMC, visit the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FGMC. This development underscores the potential for cross-industry innovation, as technologies designed for Earth housing find new applications in space exploration.
