Starlink Mini 2 finally gets its own battery, and you can hot-swap it
Quick answer: On Nov 10, 2026, SpaceX announced Starlink Mini 2, a second-generation portable satellite dish with a built-in Wi-Fi router and, new this time, a removable battery. SpaceX says it runs up to 4.5 hours per charge, or you can plug it into USB-C power. Preorders are open “by invitation for select US customers,” and invited customers have shared a $999 price that includes a year of Roam Unlimited service. (The Verge, Nov 10)
What’s new
- Battery. A removable 71 Wh pack that clips onto the back of the dish. Up to 4.5 hours of connectivity per charge is SpaceX’s claim. Extra batteries will be sold separately and can be hot-swapped. (The Verge; Interesting Engineering)
- Power. USB-C input at 60 W, which can charge the battery pack or run the dish directly. The box includes a 60 W adapter and a 3-meter USB-C cable. (Interesting Engineering; Digital Trends)
- Size. 23.1 mm thick, down from 38.5 mm on the original Mini, and about 3.5 pounds with the battery attached. Still IP67 dust- and waterproof. (The Verge)
- Other hardware. Wi-Fi 6 with coverage up to 1,800 square feet, a physical power button, battery LED indicators, a foldable kickstand and a standard tripod thread. (Digital Trends; Interesting Engineering)
Price and availability
- Preorders: “by invitation for select US customers” per the Starlink site, “coming soon” to more customers and countries. SpaceX has not announced wider availability or international pricing. (The Verge)
- Price: The Verge reports $999 including a full year of Roam Unlimited, which SpaceX values at $2,100, based on screenshots of invitations that users posted on X. Interesting Engineering reports a refundable $100 deposit, the remaining $899 plus tax charged at shipping, and first shipments in mid-December.
- Caveat: Digital Trends notes a YouTuber’s report of a $249 Mini 2 beta kit and a $50 spare battery in Starlink’s website backend, and says those listings do not establish final retail pricing. Treat all prices as unconfirmed until SpaceX publishes them.
Should you care?
- If you camp, travel or work remotely: the original Mini needed a separate power source. Mini 2 is the first Mini with its own battery, though 4.5 hours is short for a full day.
- If you want one: you need an invite for now. Wait for an official price page before assuming $999 applies to you.
FAQ
How long does the Starlink Mini 2 battery last? Up to 4.5 hours on a full charge, according to SpaceX. You can swap in extra batteries (sold separately) or plug into 60 W USB-C power.
How much is the Starlink Mini 2? Invited US customers have shared a $999 price that includes a year of Roam Unlimited. SpaceX has not published general pricing.
Can anyone order one? Not yet. Preorders are invitation-only for select US customers.
Is it waterproof? It keeps an IP67 dust- and waterproof rating, per The Verge.
Sources
- The Verge, “Starlink Mini 2 adds a swappable battery” (Nov 10, 2026): https://www.theverge.com/tech/1031028/spacex-starlink-mini-2-satellite-internet-terminal-hot-swap-battery
- Interesting Engineering, “SpaceX launches Starlink Mini 2 with a swappable battery for $999”: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/starlink-mini-2-swappable-battery-launch
- Digital Trends, “SpaceX unveils Starlink Mini 2 with a removable battery that can last up to 4.5 hours”: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/spacex-starlink-mini-2-launch-battery-life/
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