SpaceX unveils compact Starlink V2 Mini satellites with two solar panels

So far, the Starship spacecraft, which will launch large Starlink V2 satellites into orbit, is waitingapproval for launches, SpaceX

presented compact spacecraft. They are called Starlink V2 Mini.

What is known

Elon Musk's company publishedphotographs of new generation satellites. In a few hours, 21 spacecraft will be launched into low Earth orbit as part of the Starlink 6-1 mission.

We call them "V2 Mini". They represent a step forward in Starlink capability pic.twitter.com/EFVpLFcz7n

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) February 26, 2023

They will operate under license from SpaceX Starlink.Gen 2 FCC. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the launch of 30,000 satellites into orbit. However, the current license only allows deployment of 7500 machines.

The maximum width of Starlink V2 Mini is 30 meters. Each satellite is equipped with two solar panels with an area of ​​52.5 square meters. meters.