SpaceX launched a more compact version of its Starlink system.
People moving in remote areas might be interested in the new model developed from Starlink. It is suitable, for example, for hikers or nature lovers who enjoy themselves in the wilderness.
Last June, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk praised the Starlink Mini product. He said that it “travels easily in a backpack”. In Musk’s characteristic style, he no put the brakes on, but said the product would “revolutionize the world”.
Starlink Mini satellite dish no still be quite a feather. It weighs just under 6.8 kilograms. It has a width of 43 centimeters.
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The product’s features include a Wi-Fi router, and a maximum of 128 devices can connect to it. Speeds can reach 100 megabits per second, and latency is said to be low, which would also allow for gaming.
Starlink Mini promises to consume about half as much power as a standard Starlink antenna. It gets its power from a portable USB battery.
The Starlink network is based on thousands of small satellites flying in low orbit. Thanks to them, the Internet connection reaches almost anywhere. The antenna should withstand snow, sleet, heavy rain and strong wind. It also has an IP67 rating.
The price of the antenna is $599, and the user has to pay either a $50 or $165 monthly fee depending on the service package. The Starlink Mini is currently available in the US.
Source: muropaketti.com
