{
  "id": 19386979,
  "title": "Starlink Mini 2 adds a swappable battery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/starlink-mini-2-adds-a-swappable-battery",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-10T19:19:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/1031028/spacex-starlink-mini-2-satellite-internet-terminal-hot-swap-battery"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SpaceX has unveiled a new version of its Starlink Mini 2 satellite internet terminal, which now features a swappable battery. This all-in-one device combines a satellite dish, Wi-Fi router, and battery into a compact unit roughly the size of a laptop. The dish itself costs $999, which includes a year of Roam Unlimited service valued at $2,100 by SpaceX. The Starlink Mini 2 boasts an impressive operating time of up to 4.5 hours on a single charge, with this duration extendable through hot-swappable batteries or by connecting it to a 60W power source via USB-C. Despite the addition of the battery, the device remains thinner than its predecessor, measuring 23.1mm compared to the original Mini's 38.5mm thickness. Weighing in at around 3.5 pounds due to the battery, it retains an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, making it suitable for outdoor use. Preorders are currently available \"by invitation for select US customers\" on the Starlink website, with plans to expand availability to more customers and countries in the near future.",
  "summary": "SpaceX announced a new version of its all-in-one satellite internet terminal that integrates a dish, Wi-Fi router, and now a battery into a single device about the size of a laptop. According to some users on X who shared screenshots of invitations to order Starlink Mini 2, the dish is priced at $999, which includes […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}