The new propulsion system contains a chamber to stabilize detonation
Instead of detonation traveling up or down, it is captured on a ramp
This allows it to be used as a power source and not be released around the craft
Experts conducted an experiment that stabilized it for three seconds
This is the first time a detonation has been shown to be stabilized experimentally
Scientists say this method will provide speeds from Mach 6 to Mach 17