SpaceNov 11, 2026, 11:28 AM UTC·2 min read

Starlink Mini 2 Adds Swappable Battery for 4.5 Hours Off-Grid

SpaceX has unveiled the Starlink Mini 2, a portable satellite terminal with a swappable battery and built-in Wi-Fi 6 router that runs up to 4.5 hours without external power.

Portable Starlink Mini 2 satellite terminal with a detachable battery pack set up outdoors on a kickstand. — Image: Impress Watch

SpaceX has announced the Starlink Mini 2, a new portable terminal for its Starlink satellite internet service. It combines a swappable battery with a Wi-Fi router and can run for up to 4.5 hours without any external power source. Preorders have opened by invitation for selected customers in the US, with the circle of eligible buyers to be widened later.

Battery is the main change

The original Mini needed external power. The Mini 2 instead runs on a battery that attaches to the unit, so it can go online on its own in places where electricity is hard to find. It also accepts 60W USB-C power input, which keeps the connection running while the battery charges.

The battery uses a quick-swap design, so users can fit a spare, sold separately, and carry on. It has a capacity of 71Wh and weighs 490g. The battery pack has its own USB-C port and can output up to 60W.

Tougher design, Wi-Fi 6

SpaceX redesigned the housing and used sturdier materials. The terminal is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance and is meant for use in rain, wind and sand. Wi-Fi 6 is supported, with coverage of up to 167 square metres.

The unit measures 263 x 314 x 23.1mm and weighs 1.6kg including the battery and kickstand. The antenna has a 110-degree field of view, and a standard 1/4-20 camera thread allows mounting on a tripod. According to the company, users need only a clear view of the sky to get online within 60 seconds.

Availability

A Japanese product page is already live, where visitors can sign up for email or SMS notification when sales begin. No price or Japanese launch date has been given, and the company has not said when preorders will open to a broader audience.

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