SpaceX Launches Mini Starlink For Backpackers

SpaceX released Starlink Mini (photo: dock. SpaceX)

JAKARTA Satellite internet service from SpaceX, Elon Musk's space company, is now available for ship, aircraft, to remote villages. Unfortunately, Starlink is not friendly for backpackers. Although Starlink can function anywhere, the size of its device is still too large to be carried around using backpacks. SpaceX is aware of this problem so they launched a Starlink Mini specifically designed for backpackers. On the Starlink specification page, it is explained that Kit Starlink Mini is much more compact and portable compared to other Starlink models. "Kit Starlink Mini has an integrated Wi-Fi and is equipped with everything you need to go online in minutes." Kits from this latest model contain Starlink with Wi-Fi networks, kickstand, adapter pipes, DC power cables, power supply, and Starlink plugs. This mini-satellite internet service is of the size of a thick laptop that uses a small power. Although the power is not as large as other Starlink models, the terminal of Starlink Mini still provides speeds up to 100Mbps. Starlink Mini also only consumes 20W up to 40W power so it can be turned on using power banks with tens of thousands of watts.

Elon Musk confirmed the presence of Starlink Mini on June 17. According to the billionaire, Starlink Mini can change the world because it can provide the internet easily and still deliver high network speeds. "(Starlink Mini) is easy to carry in backpacks. This product will change the world," Musk said. "About half the price of standard dishes to buy and subscribe to monthly, but you can still watch some 4K video streaming simultaneously." Currently, Starlink Mini is only available in the US. However, the Starlink support page explains that this service will be available in Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Panama. Over time, Starlink Mini will expand to more countries.