Starlink Mini 2 adds a hot-swappable battery

A built-in battery gives SpaceX’s Starlink Mini 2 up to 4.5 hours of operation on a charge, with additional runtime available through separately sold swappable batteries or a 60W USB-C power source. The new satellite internet terminal also combines a dish and Wi-Fi router in a laptop-sized unit.

Corp and Tech·November 10, 2026·reads: 198

Starlink Mini 2 adds a hot-swappable battery

According to screenshots of order invitations shared by some users on X, the Starlink Mini 2 is priced at $999. The purchase includes a year of Roam Unlimited service, which SpaceX values at $2,100. The company says the battery can be replaced without shutting the terminal down.

The device is 23.1mm thick, down from 38.5mm for the original Starlink Mini. It weighs about 3.5 pounds, slightly more than its predecessor because of the added battery, and retains an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.

Preorders are open by invitation to select customers in the US, according to the Starlink website. The company says availability will expand to more customers and countries soon.