Navigation-Constrained Approaches to Hypothetical Superluminal Travel A Systems and Simulation Framework

Faster-than-light (FTL) travel has long been explored within the framework of general relativity through solutions such as the Alcubierre metric, which proposes spacetime distortion as a mechanism for effective superluminal motion. However, practical implementation remains constrained by unresolved physical requirements, particularly the need for negative energy and limitations imposed by quantum inequalities. This work reframes the problem of FTL feasibility from a systems engineering perspective, focusing not on propulsion but on navigation, control, and survivability within dynamically curved spacetime. We propose a simulation-first framework centered on a conceptual “Quantum Navigation AI Core,” designed to maintain trajectory stability under extreme relativistic conditions. Through numerical modeling and simulation, this research aims to define the precision thresholds required for stable traversal within hypothetical warp metrics. By shifting focus from propulsion speculation to measurable system constraints, this work establishes a foundation for evaluating the feasibility of future superluminal travel systems.