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The Roton was a single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) concept spacecraft designed by Gary Hudson and built by Rotary Rockets Inc.
The vehicle was unique in using helicopter-style rotors for landing, rather than wings or parachutes. The rotors were rocket powered.
An atmospheric test vehicle was built which successfully flew, proving the rocket-rotor concept, but shortly afterwards the venture ran out of funds and closed down.
