Time Tacking: Practical Approach to Interstellar Travel

Alex Ioskevich
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Alex Ioskevich: Quantum Propulsion Technologies Ltd., United Kingdom

European Journal of Applied Physics, 2025, vol. 7, issue 1, 61-67

Abstract: This article introduces a groundbreaking approach to interstellar travel by drawing an analogy between a nautical manoeuvre called tacking and a proposed technique for traversing vast interstellar distances, that we termed “time tacking.” In sailing, tacking allows a vessel to move against the wind through a series of zig-zag movements. Similarly, in space travel, a comparable manoeuvre will enable spacecraft to navigate the challenges of relativistic time dilation by entering a “mirror universe” and potentially facilitating transitions into other dimensions. This theoretical framework also provides new insights into black holes, energy transfer, and the preservation of thermodynamic principles across the universe. The concept of "time tacking" offers a practical method for interstellar navigation, suggesting that alternating between sub-luminous (below light speed) and super-luminous (beyond light speed) velocities near the speed of light can enable precise manipulation of space-time. This manoeuvre allows for controlled departure and arrival times, paving the way for real-time interstellar journeys rather than centuries-long voyages requiring cryogenic preservation. By leveraging time dilation and future quantum propulsion systems, time tacking presents a revolutionary approach to achieving humanity’s ancient dream of reaching the stars. This method renders all previously proposed ideas on the subject obsolete. We are presenting a simple and practical approach to interstellar travel, bringing us closer to the realistic prospect of regular interstellar flights and mass space migration. This paves the way for the creation of new, independent planet-states beyond our solar system. The integration of Quantum Propulsion Systems with the Time Tacking Technique represents a paradigm shift in deep space transportation. However, the potential impact of quantum propulsion technology extends far beyond aerospace, with the potential to revolutionize global connectivity, redefine air travel, transform aerospace warfare, and radically reshape the political landscape of our world. This technology offers a profound opportunity for those disillusioned with life on Earth. It provides the chance to leave this planet behind and create new worlds shaped entirely by their unique visions and deepest aspirations.

Keywords: Interstellar travel; quantum propulsion systems; time tacking (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.24018/ejphysics.2025.7.1.367

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