SpaceX Prepares Smaller Starlink Dish, Firmware Reveals

SpaceX may be preparing to launch a new standard Starlink dish, identified as 'rev5' in the latest firmware updates. Repair expert Oleg Kutkov discovered mentions of this new model, which is expected to enter production and potentially hit the market by Q2 2026. The new dish is anticipated to be significantly smaller than the current V4 model, drawing comparisons to the portable Starlink Mini. Early analysis of the firmware suggests the 'rev5' dish will feature a compact design, with antenna panel dimensions estimated to be about 16% longer and 30% taller than the Mini. The firmware also points to a codename, 'pez', for new front-end module chips. Unusual component placement, with many parts moving to the center of the board, and the potential omission of a GPS receiver are also noted features of the new hardware. The company might also be developing a ruggedized version of the Starlink Mini. SpaceX's plans for gigabit speeds with next-gen V3 satellites and potential IPO are also on the horizon.