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[sci.astro] Astrophysics (Astronomy Frequently Asked Questions) (4/9)
Section - D.07 Do gravitational waves travel at the speed of light?

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Short answer: yes in GR, not necessarily in other theories of gravity;
experimental limits require speed very close to c.

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