This company was located in Reedwood, CA. although its trials were done at the Mojave Airport.

-It was a manufacturer of rocket engines like the one shown below of 5,000 lbf. LOX/Ker., in a trial in 1999.

“Rotary rocket”

-Studies such as the Fastrac, “spike” motor or very high-speed rocket are known. Their tests were carried out at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.

-But the most far-reaching project is the Roton (C-9), a spaceship that rises by its own means (rockets) and returns by autorotating blades. The initial turn is started by some rockets at the blade tips. These blades are used just for the landing.

“Roton C-9”

-Due to lack of investors and problems, the company was auctioned. XCOR acquired it together with its technology. (see).