SpaceX opens invited Starlink Mini 2 preorders

SpaceX has opened invitation-only U.S. preorders for the Starlink Mini 2, a portable satellite internet terminal with a removable battery that the company says can provide up to 4.5 hours of connectivity. The $999 offer includes one year of Roam Unlimited service, and initial shipments are expected to begin in mid-December 2026.

The 71-watt-hour battery attaches to the back of the dish and can be removed or replaced without tools. SpaceX says it weighs 490 grams and has its own USB-C charging port and LED indicators. The terminal can also be powered through a 60-watt USB-C connection, replacing the original Mini’s proprietary power cable.

The new model upgrades the original’s Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6. SpaceX says its coverage increases from 112 square metres to about 167 square metres, or roughly 1,800 square feet. The Mini 2 is thinner than its predecessor and retains an IP67 rating. With the battery and kickstand attached, it weighs 1.6 kilograms.

The preorder is limited to U.S. customers who receive an invitation. Customers can reserve a device with a refundable $100 deposit, with the remaining $899 due when it ships, according to the offer details. The company has not announced...