The Mini 2 moves away from reliance on external power alone, pairing a removable battery with USB-C charging in a single lightweight package. The addition of onboard power is the headline change from the previous generation.
The terminal delivers up to 4.5 hours of connectivity on a single charge using its quick-swap battery, and it can also run while plugged into USB-C. The removable, rechargeable battery is rated at 71 Wh and weighs 1.08 pounds, or 490 grams, attaching through a quick-release mechanism and offering USB-C power output of up to 60 watts. LED status lights indicate charge level, and a built-in physical power button controls the unit.
The complete Mini 2, including battery and kickstand, weighs 3.53 pounds, or 1.6 kilograms, and measures 10.35 by 12.36 by 0.91 inches, or 263 by 314 by 23.1 millimeters. It has a 55 degree field of view and carries an IP67 environmental rating. The terminal supports Wi-Fi 6 with coverage of up to 1,800 square feet, or 167 square meters. An integrated, foldable kickstand and a standard quarter-inch, 20-thread camera mount allow placement on surfaces or tripods.
Each unit ships with a 60 watt USB-C wall charger and a 3-meter, 10-foot USB-C to USB-C cable. Charging is handled over USB-C at 60 watts.
The product unveiling and the opening of U.S. preorders represent SpaceX’s formal introduction of the Mini 2 as a battery-equipped portable terminal.
Preorders are open now in the United States through SpaceX’s Starlink website.
