SpaceX launches Starlink Mini 2 with a swappable battery and Wi-Fi 6
THE SO WHAT
A Starlink Mini 2 with a clip-on battery and Wi‑Fi 6 turns satellite internet into a truly portable, self-contained node for 4.5 hours at a time. For field ops, events, and disaster response, this makes “bring your own backhaul” a realistic default—plan workflows that assume you can light up connectivity almost anywhere.
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