SpaceX Unveils Starlink Mini 2 With Built-In Battery for Cable-Free Internet

SpaceX has introduced the Starlink Mini 2, a next-generation portable satellite internet terminal that bundles a satellite dish, a Wi-Fi router and a removable battery into a single laptop-sized unit. The company has opened preorders for the device, which it describes as a step toward internet connectivity that works almost anywhere with a clear view of the sky.

The headline upgrade is an integrated battery that SpaceX says can power the terminal for up to 4.5 hours on a single charge, removing the need for an external electricity source. Users can extend operating time by swapping in a second charged battery, which will be sold separately. The device can also run through a USB-C connection drawing 60 watts, giving owners the option of mains power or a compatible portable source.

Despite adding a battery, the new model is thinner than its predecessor. SpaceX has reduced the device's thickness to 23.1 millimetres, compared with 38.5 millimetres on the original Starlink Mini. The first-generation unit required a separate power supply to work, a limitation the company is now addressing with the second-generation hardware.

SpaceX says the built-in Wi-Fi and a clear view of the sky are all that is needed to get online, with setup taking about 60 seconds. The portability pitch targets users such as travellers, remote workers, field teams and emergency responders who need connectivity beyond the reach of terrestrial mobile networks.

Starlink has expanded rapidly as a low-earth-orbit satellite broadband service, and portable hardware like the Mini line is central to its push into markets where fixed-line and mobile infrastructure are limited. Pricing and availability details for the Mini 2 are expected to be shared as preorders progress.

The launch also reflects a broader trend in consumer technology toward all-in-one devices that reduce dependence on power infrastructure. For users in areas with unreliable electricity, a terminal that can run for hours on an internal battery could make satellite internet more practical.

SpaceX has not yet confirmed a shipping date for the Starlink Mini 2. The company is accepting preorders and has promoted the device chiefly on its battery life, slim profile and quick setup.