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The largest satellite constellation ever flown: 11,112 working satellites in low Earth orbit delivering broadband across 160+ countries, with laser inter-satellite links and multiple weekly Falcon 9 deployment launches.
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Invitation preorder
Portable Starlink terminal announced on 10 November 2026 with a swappable battery. SpaceX says it runs up to 4.5 hours on a charge or from a 60-watt USB-C supply. Heise cites a 71 watt-hour pack of 490 grams, Wi-Fi 6, an IP67 rating, and a 23.1 mm thickness versus 38.5 mm for the first Mini. US preorders are by invitation. A $999 bundle including a year of Roam Unlimited is from invitation screenshots, not a published list price.
Latest update Nov 11, 2026
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Current status
Invitation-only in the United States as of 10 November 2026. No published general ship date. The public first-generation Mini specification sheet still describes the earlier terminal.
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In the news1
SpaceX announces Starlink Mini 2 with a swappable battery
SpaceX announced Starlink Mini 2 on 10 November 2026, a portable terminal with a swappable battery. The company says it can run up to 4.5 hours on a charge or from a 60-watt USB-C supply. Heise, citing the manufacturer, lists a 71 watt-hour pack weighing 490 grams, Wi-Fi 6, an IP67 rating, and a 23.1 mm thickness versus 38.5 mm for the first Mini. Preorders are invitation-only in the United States. Starlink has not published a standard price; invitation screenshots reported by The Verge show a $999 kit that includes a year of Roam Unlimited.
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