NASA’s Engine Runs on Continuous Explosions

Added: 2026-05-19

[00:00:01]Few people know this, but NASA is testing an engine that doesn't burn fuel like conventional rockets.

[00:00:09]Instead, it uses rotary detonation.

[00:00:13]A continuous ring of supersonic explosions spinning inside the engine.

[00:00:20]This could generate far more thrust while using much less fuel than traditional designs.