Optimization for Laser-Propelled Spacecraft at All Launching Times

In the DE-STAR lab, we propose to use phased laser array with photon propellant in order to achieve significantly higher speed for the spacecraft. During the simulation, the laser is sometimes turned off to avoid cancellation of force or acceleration. However, if we shut off the laser accurately, the duration rises and drops even when the launch time is altered slightly, which makes the real implementation difficult. In this paper, we optimize the algorithm, modifying the craft’s orbit to maximize the propelling force. As a result, we stabilize the chaotic outcomes and minimize the time of transit for the craft to reach a target in space.