SpaceX Launches Starlink Mini 2 with a Swappable Battery for $999
The second-generation dish adds a swappable battery, USB-C and Wi-Fi 6, while early adopters are being offered a $999 preorder with one year of service.
- On Tuesday, SpaceX officially debuted the Starlink Mini 2, the company's first satellite dish featuring a detachable 71 Wh battery pack for portable internet connectivity.
- The original Starlink Mini required external power sources or DC cables for operation. The new version eliminates this dependency with a swappable battery, addressing a major portability limitation.
- Upgraded wireless hardware now supports Wi-Fi 6, while the redesigned enclosure carries an IP67 rating and foldable kickstand. With battery attached, the device weighs 3.53 pounds.
- Select US customers can preorder the hardware for $999, which includes 12 months of Roam Unlimited service valued by the company at $2,100.
- Initial shipments are estimated to begin in mid-December for invitation-only preorder customers. SpaceX has not announced broader availability or international pricing for the terminal.
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The new version of Elon Musk’s portable satellite antenna eliminates the need for external power cables thanks to an interchangeable battery. All technical details, convenience, price and device availability
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EstamosAquí MXStarlink has renovated its most portable equipment with a new antenna designed to offer satellite internet access virtually anywhere. The new Starlink Mini 2 includes an interchangeable battery that offers up to 4.5 hours of autonomy with a single charge. In case the user needs to extend the connection time, they can [...] Continue Reading: Starlink Mini 2 is official: interchangeable battery, Wi-Fi 6 and satellite connection in seconds
The replaceable battery and USB-C port allow for use without a power outlet. Pre-orders are currently open by invitation in the US, while official service, pricing, and release dates have not yet been announced for Türkiye.
SpaceX finally grafts a removable battery to its portable satellite antenna, enough to capture the Internet for a few hours without the slightest plug.
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