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Starlink Mini 2 leak points to slower uplink speeds
A new leak says Starlink Mini 2 is entering production with a built-in battery, a slightly smaller design, and a sharply lower duty cycle.
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A leaked spec sheet suggests Starlink Mini 2 could trade cleaner portability for weaker performance. According to electronics engineer Oleg Kutkov, who posted details on X, the new dish has entered production and brings several notable changes to SpaceX’s travel-friendly satellite terminal.
The biggest one is a sharp drop in duty cycle — from 75% on the current Starlink Mini to just 11% on the rumored successor. Kutkov said that could “result in lower uplink speeds,” adding that the limit is “most likely driven by the terminal’s power budget.” If accurate, that would be bad news for users who rely on stronger upload performance for home or business use.
The hardware may get a little more portable too. Kutkov’s leak says the dish shrinks from 236 x 276mm to 225 x 273mm, a modest reduction that could make it easier to carry.
Rumored Starlink Mini 2 specs
The other major change is a built-in battery. The current Mini relies on an external battery, so integrating power into the unit itself could cut down on cables and make field use simpler, especially in setups where attaching a separate power bank is inconvenient.
That also appears to be tied to the lower duty cycle. As framed by Kutkov’s leak, Starlink may have prioritized a more self-contained, cable-free design over faster uplink performance.
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There is still no launch date or pricing for the Starlink Mini 2, either from Starlink itself or through the leak. But if Kutkov is right that the device is “finally entering production,” an official announcement may not be far off.
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