Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information Abstract Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Trading Symbol Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Accounts receivable, net Government contracts, account receivable Prepaid expenses and other current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Property and equipment, net Fixed assets, net Other assets, net Total assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities Accounts payable Accrued liabilities and other Deferred revenue Term note payable Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent Deferred revenue Term note payable, net of current portion Liabilities Total liabilities Stockholders' equity Stockholders' equity Preferred stock, no par value, convertible, 2,500,000 authorized shares, no issued and outstanding shares, at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013 Common stock, no par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 19,812,054 and 19,781,721 shares issued at March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2013 Treasury Stock, Value Treasury stock, 311,660 shares at cost Additional paid-in capital Accumulated deficit Noncontrolling interest Beginning balance at June 30, 2013 Ending balance at March 31, 2014 Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred stock, shares outstanding Common stock, par value in dollars Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares issued Treasury stock, shares at cost Income Statement [Abstract] Revenue Cost of revenue Gross Profit Gross profit (loss) Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative Research and development Operating Expenses Total operating expenses Loss from operations Loss from operations Interest and other expense, net Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense Net loss Net loss Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation, basic and diluted Net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation, basic (in dollars per share) Basic net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation (in dollars per share) Net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation, basic (in dollars per share) Net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation, basic (in dollars per share) Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) Denominator for basic net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation - weighted average common stock outstanding Net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation, diluted (in dollars per share) Diluted net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation (in dollars per share) Net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation, diluted (in dollars per share) Net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation, diluted (in dollars per share) Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) Denominator for diluted net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation - weighted average common stock outstanding and dilutive common stock equivalents Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Stock-based compensation Depreciation and amortization Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable Other assets and liabilities Cash flows from investing activities Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements Cash flows from financing activities Repayments of Other Short-term Debt Term loan payment Proceeds for common stock issuance Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net change in cash and cash equivalents Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash paid for interest Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Description of the Company and Liquidity Basis of Presentation Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Noncontrolling Interest Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Net Loss per Share Revenue Recognition [Abstract] Revenue Recognition [Text Block] The entire disclosure of revenue recognition. Revenue Recognition Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurement Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] Business and Credit Risk Concentration Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information State Of Texas Funding [Abstract] State Of Texas Funding Details Narrative State of Texas Funding [Text Block] The entire disclosure of the State of Texas Funding. State of Texas Funding Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Equity and Other Long Term Incentive Plans Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Astrogenetix [Member] Astrogenetix Represents information pertaining to astrogenetix a legal entity. Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Minimum Number Of Spacecraft Launch Successfully Supported Number of spacecraft launch successfully supported Represents minimum number of spacecraft launch successfully supported Number Of Shuttle Missions Launch Successfully Supported Number of shuttle missions successfully supported Represents the number of successful launch processing support services provided to government and commercial customers. Percentage Of Consolidated Revenues Accounted For Percentage of consolidated revenue accounted by ASO Represents percentage of consolidated revenues accounted for by a separate unit. Minimum Number Of Space Flights Negotiated Minimum number of space flights negotiated with NASA Represents number of space flight negotiated under the agreement. Working Capital Working capital Represents the company's approximate working capital as of the balance sheet date. Working capital Long-term Debt Outstanding debt Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio Maintenance Minimum debt service coverage ratio maintenance Represents minimum debt service coverage ratio required to be maintain to comply with debt covenant. Maximum Leverage Ratio Maintenance Maximum leverage ratio maintenance Represents maximum leverage ratio required to be maintain so as to comply with debt convenient. Minimum Tangible Net Worth Maintenance Minimum tangible net worth maintenance Represents minimum tangible net worth required to be maintain in order to comply with debt covenant. Amendment In Debt Agreement Credit Limit For Specified Quarter One Amendment in debt agreement, credit limit for third quarter Represents amendment in debt agreement credit limit available for specified quarter one. Amendment In Debt Agreement Credit Limit For Specified Quarter Two Amendment in debt agreement, credit limit for fourth quarter Represents amendment in debt agreement credit limit available for specified quarter two. Minimum Tangible Net Worth Requirement Reduced To Minimum tangible net worth requirement reduced to for third and fourth quarter Represents minimum tangible net worth requirement reduced to for specified period. Minimum Cash Balance At Bank Minimum cash balance at bank Represents minimum cash balance required to be maintain at the bank for compliance with debt covenant. Minimum Cash Balance At Bank Thereafter Certain Period Minimum cash balance at bank thereafter certain period Represents minimum cash balance required to be maintain at bank thereafter certain period. Debt instrument covenant compliance Noncontrolling Interest [Table] First Detect [Member] 1st Detect Represents first detect a legal entity. Minority Interest [Line Items] Company share of income and losses of subsidiaries Company share of income and losses of subsidiaries Description Of Ownership Percentage In Subsidiaries Ownership percentage description in subsidiaries Represents ownership interest related information of subsidiary. Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Equity Option [Member] Options Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Anti-dilutive options to purchase shares of common stock Exercise price lower range Exercise price upper range Line of Credit Facility [Table] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Term Loan Note Revolving Credit Facility Range [Domain] Credit Facility [Line Items] Credit facility Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity Credit facility balance Credit facility balance Credit facilities financing arrangements Credit facilities financing arrangements Credit facilities interest rate description Credit facilities interest rate description Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period Credit facilities minimum interest rate Credit facility initiation date Credit facility initiation date Credit facility expiration date Credit facility expiration date Credit facility compliance Credit facility compliance Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] U.S. Government contracts Concentration Risk [Line Items] Government contracts, revenue, percent Government contracts, revenue, percent Represents revenue generated from government contracts. Cash, FDIC Insured Amount FDIC insurance amount per depositor State Of Texas Funding [Table] Represents tabular disclosure regarding state of texas funding. Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Axis] Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Domain] Texas Emerging Technology Fund [Member] Texas emerging technology fund Represents texas emerging technology fund a legal entity to the transaction. State Of Texas Funding [Line Items] Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Funds Awarded For Development And Marketing Funds awarded for development and marketing Represents funds awarded for specified purposes. Texas Emerging Technology Fund, research and development arrangement Description of purpose for funds awarded Disbursement Of Fund For Development And Marketing Disbursement of fund for development and marketing Represents disbursement of fund proceeds received for development and marketing. Stock Purchase Right Per Share Stock purchase right per share Represents per share value of stock rights issued pursuant to an agreement. Stock Purchase Right Value Stock purchase right value, total Represents stock purchase right value used for specified calculation. Percentage Of Stock Price Established In Qualifying Financing Event Percentage of stock price established in qualifying financing event Represents percentage criteria for stock price establishment using qualifying Financing Event. Value Of Shares Of Common Stock Available For Purchase Value of shares of common stock available for purchase Represents value of shares of common stock of specified entity available for purchase. Stock Purchase Right Denominator If No Qualifying Financing Event Happens Stock purchase right denominator if no qualifying financing event happens Represents denominator used for calculation of number of shares based on qualifying Financing Event. Principal value of note Principal value of note payable Texas Emerging Technology Fund, accrued interest Note payable interest rate Percentage Of Common Stock Sales Criteria For Automatic Cancellation Of Note Percentage of common stock sales criteria for automatic cancellation of note Represents an event or criteria used as percentage of common stock sales criteria for automatic cancellation of note. Funds Awarded In First Installment Funds awarded in first installment Represents value of funds awarded in first installment. Funds Awarded In Second Installment Funds awarded in second installment Represents funds awarded in second installment. Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Astrotech 1994 Plan [Member] The 1994 Plan ("1994 Plan") Represents information pertaining to Astrotech 1994 Plan. Astrotech Directors Plan [Member] The Directors' Stock Option Plan ("Director's Plan") Represents information pertaining to Astrotech Director's Plan. Astrotech 2008 Plan [Member] 2008 Stock Incentive Plan ("2008 Plan") Represents information pertaining to Astrotech 2008 Plan. Astrotech 2011 Plan [Member] 2011 Stock Incentive Plan ("2011 Plan") Represent information pertaining to Astrotech 2011 Plan. First Detect 2011 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] 1st Detect 2011 Stock Incentive Plan Represents information pertaining to 1st Detect - 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] Stock incentive plan vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Stock incentive plan vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period Stock incentive plan expiration period Number of common shares authorized Number of common stock shares reserved for issuance