BOXABL, a company known for its foldable modular homes, has unveiled a conceptual habitat system designed for use on the moon and other planetary bodies. Dubbed the UFO (Unidentified Folding Object), the concept leverages the company’s patented foldable building technology to create livable structures that can be launched in a compact configuration and then expanded 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. According to the company, the modular, linkable structures could be used for research, tourism, and support operations. BOXABL highlighted the UFO in a recently released video titled “LIVE ON THE MOON (Part 1) — UFO by BOXABL,” which showcases the potential of the foldable habitat.
While the UFO concept represents a leap into space habitation, BOXABL has emphasized that the project remains separate from its core mission of advancing housing affordability and construction efficiency on Earth. The company plans to make the UFO intellectual property available on a royalty-free basis to encourage broader innovation in off-world habitation systems. This move could accelerate development of space habitats by allowing other organizations to build upon BOXABL’s foldable technology without licensing fees.
The announcement comes as interest in lunar and planetary settlements grows, driven by initiatives from NASA, SpaceX, and other entities. BOXABL’s concept addresses a key challenge of space habitation: transporting bulky structures. By folding habitats into compact forms, the UFO could reduce launch costs and enable rapid deployment on other worlds.
On Earth, BOXABL continues to focus on its flagship product, the Casita, a 361-square-foot studio unit that unfolds on-site in less than an hour. The company also offers the Baby Box, a 120-square-foot unit built to RV code, and is developing stackable and connectable box models for townhomes and multifamily units. BOXABL was founded in 2017 and has attracted worldwide attention for its innovative approach to housing.
The UFO concept is a testament to the company’s engineering capabilities and its commitment to pushing boundaries. By sharing its IP royalty-free, BOXABL may help catalyze a new industry of off-world construction, potentially leading to permanent human presence beyond Earth. For more information on BOXABL’s core business, visit https://www.boxabl.com/ir.
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