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Relativistic Flight Mechanics and Space Travel is about the fascinating prospect of future
human space travel. Its purpose is to demonstrate that such ventures may not be as difficult as
one might believe and are certainly not impossible. The foundations for relativistic flight
mechanics are provided in a clear and instructive manner by using well established principles
which are used to explore space flight possibilities within and beyond our galaxy.The main
substance of the book begins with a background review of Einstein's Special Theory of
Relativity as it pertains to relativistic flight mechanics and space travel. The book explores
the dynamics and kinematics of relativistic space flight from the point of view of the
astronauts in the spacecraft and compares these with those observed by earth's scientists and
engineers-differences that are quite surprising.A quasi historical treatment leads quite
naturally into the central subject areas of the book where attention is focused on various
issues not ordinarily covered by such treatment. To accomplish this  numerous simple thought
experiments are used to bring rather complicated subject matter down to a level easily
understood by most readers with an engineering or science background. The primary subjects
regarding photon rocketry and space travel are covered in some depth and include a flight plan
together with numerous calculations represented in graphical form. A geometric treatment of
relativistic effects by using Minkowski diagrams is included for completeness. The book
concludes with brief discussions of other prospective  even exotic  transport systems for
relativistic space travel. A glossary and simple end-of-chapter problems with answers enhance
the learning process.

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