Gravitational waves travel at the speed of light due to the Einstein field equations in general relativity, which allow for wave solutions that propagate at this invariant speed. The expectation that gravitons, the hypothetical particles mediating gravity, are massless further supports this, as massless entities always move at light speed. The universal constant, denoted as c, represents the relationship between space and time, and is fundamental to both light and gravitational wave propagation. This connection is rooted in the geometry of spacetime, where both light and gravitational effects are governed by the same invariant speed. Thus, the speed of gravitational waves aligns with the established principles of relativity and spacetime geometry.