They need a few more flights and at least one EDL attempt to really gather the data needed for some of these mods. But then a few V2 (Starlinks, HLS related tests), then finally a V3 for customers.
But so much hinges on reuse of SH and to a lesser extent, Starship.
That seems the most practical approach. Only caveat would be the engines, Musk might query why Raptor 2.1 when Raptor 3 is available. For him it's all about speed of progress.
They need a few more flights and at least one EDL attempt to really gather the data needed for some of these mods. But then a few V2 (Starlinks, HLS related tests), then finally a V3 for customers.
But so much hinges on reuse of SH and to a lesser extent, Starship.
My prediction for Starship V2
Raptor 2.1(more reliable and lighter electric TVC)
Stretched fuel tanks
~3.6mm steel fairing
Edomes
Redesigned fins
That seems the most practical approach. Only caveat would be the engines, Musk might query why Raptor 2.1 when Raptor 3 is available. For him it's all about speed of progress.