Firmware Hints at New Starlink Dish With Built-In Battery, USB-C Port

Firmware Hints at New Starlink Dish With Built-In Battery, USB-C Port

A researcher also spotted a 'DishBatteryStats' mention in a new firmware release for Starlink's hardware amid signs that SpaceX is working on a rugged portable dish.

Starlink Broadband Seem to be Preparing a Rugged Battery Powered Mini Dish

A growing amount of evidence seems to be suggesting that SpaceX may be developing a new and more rugged mini dish (terminal) for their Starlink broadband service which, as well as being tougher, may also feature a built-in battery and USB-C charging port for power (the current mini dish requires an adapter for such access). According to several different sources (here, here and here), information extracted from the latest Firmware releases for S…