Starlink Mini 2 can operate up to 4.5 hours on a replaceable battery
SpaceX has introduced a portable satellite internet terminal with a replaceable battery. In the U.S., a kit including a year of service is offered for $999 by invitation only.
The Starlink Mini 2 combines a satellite antenna, built-in Wi-Fi router, and a removable battery. According to the company, a single charge will last up to 4.5 hours. To extend operation away from a power outlet, the battery can be replaced or the terminal can be connected to an external 60 W power source via USB-C.
According to 3DNews, the device’s casing has become thinner: 23.1 mm compared to 38.5 mm in the first Starlink Mini. The new terminal weighs approximately 1.6 kg. Dust and water protection remains at the IP67 level.
The $999 kit includes the terminal, one battery, and a year of access to the Roam Unlimited plan. For now, pre-orders are open only to select customers in the U.S. The company has not announced a timeline for sales in other countries.
