The recent developments in rotational spectroscopy especially for studies of open‐shell complexes are discussed in this article. Fourier‐transform microwave (FTMW) spectroscopy and FTMW‐cm/mm‐wave double‐resonance spectroscopy were used for the studies reviewed in the article. The systems reviewed are simple atom–diatom systems with open‐shell diatom, such as OH, SH, and NO, and more complex atom–triatom and molecule–radical systems. Detailed intermolecular potential surfaces have been obtained for the atom–diatom systems, with analyses using a hindered‐free‐rotor model. On the other hand, it was found that analyses for normal rigid molecules could be used for other more complicated systems.