Relativistic Rocket Control (Relativistic Space-Travel Flight Control): Feedback Control of Relativistic Dynamics Propelled by Ejecting Mass

In this short note, we investigate the feedback control of relativistic dynamics propelled by mass ejection, modeling, e.g., the relativistic rocket control or the relativistic (space-travel) flight control. As an extreme case, we also examine the control of relativistic photon rockets which are propelled by ejecting photons.

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