Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Table]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Table]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Fixed Income Bonds
Fixed Income Investments [Member]
Time Deposits
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Carrying Value
Held-to-maturity Securities
Unrealized Gain
Held-to-maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Gain
Unrealized Loss
Held-to-maturity Securities, Accumulated Unrecognized Holding Loss
Fair Value
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested, beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Cancelled or expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Non-vested, end of period (in shares)
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Non-vested, beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Cancelled or expired (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested, end of period (in dollars per share)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Employee benefit plans employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements, Description [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net Loss per Common Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Available-for-Sale Investments
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Held-to-Maturity Investments
Marketable Securities, Held-to-maturity Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury Stock
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, No Par Value
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, No Par Value
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares at cost (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of accrued liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of other current liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of held-to-maturity securities
Held-to-maturity Securities [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Purchased Software
Purchased Software [Member]
Purchased Software [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
1st Detect
First Detect [Member]
Represents first detect a legal entity.
Astral Images, Inc
Astral Images, Inc [Member]
Astral Images, Inc [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Revenue recognition, fixed price subcontract on government project, term
Revenue Recognition, Fixed Price Subcontract On Government Project, Term
Revenue Recognition, Fixed Price Subcontract On Government Project, Term
Income from sale of prototype units
Revenue Other Manufactured Products
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Impairment of long-lived assets
Asset Impairment Charges
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accrued payroll, bonuses, and other payroll related liabilities
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total
Deferred Revenue And Accrued Liabilities, Including Payroll Related Liabilities
Deferred Revenue And Accrued Liabilities, Including Payroll Related Liabilities
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue
Revenues
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Loss from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest and other income, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income tax (expense) benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net loss
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic and diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Basic and diluted net loss per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation
Net unrealized losses, net of zero tax expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses included in net loss, net of zero tax expense
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Write-down of Securities, Net of Tax
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations & Gain on the Sale of the ASO Business Unit
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
NGCD Partner
NGCD Partner [Member]
NGCD Partner [Member]
DHS S&T Partner
DHS S&T Partner [Member]
DHS S&T Partner [Member]
A Japanese aerospace company
A Japanese Aerospace Company [Member]
A Japanese Aerospace Company [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Percentage of Total Sales
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Percentage of Trade A/R
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer concentration risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total tax (expense) benefit
Accrued and Other Liabilities
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block]
Schedule of fair value of financial instruments
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Employee Benefit Plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations Income Tax Reconciliation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Expected benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Tax Rate, Including Discontinued Operations, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Tax Rate, Including Discontinued Operations, Amount
State tax expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes including Discontinued Operations, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes including Discontinued Operations, Amount
Change in temporary tax adjustments not recognized
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments Including Discontinued Operations, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments Including Discontinued Operations, Amount
Other permanent items
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items Including Discontinued Operations, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items Including Discontinued Operations, Amount
Schedule of concentrations of sales and accounts receivable
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Options to purchase (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Exercise price lower range (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Exercise price upper range (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Schedule of components of income tax expense
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of effective income tax rate reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of uncertain tax benefit reserves
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment & Leasehold Improvements
Furniture Fixtures Equipment And Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements.
Software
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Capital Improvements in Progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Gross Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated Depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and Equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Costs and estimated revenues in excess of billings
Costs in Excess of Billings, Current
Inventory:
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Long-term investments
Long-term Investments
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Payroll related accruals
Accrued and other liabilities
Deferred Revenue And Accrued Liabilities
Deferred Revenue And Accrued Liabilities
Income tax payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, no par value, convertible, 2,500,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding, at June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, no par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 22,542,544 and 21,811,153 shares issued at June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016, respectively; 20,556,403 and 20,627,511 shares outstanding at June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Treasury stock, 1,986,141 and 1,183,642 shares at cost at June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Equity attributable to stockholders of Astrotech Corporation
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Schedule of stock options activity
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intrinsic value of options exercisable
Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of restricted stock activity
Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Units Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of share-based compensation fair value
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Mutual Funds - Corporate & Government Debt
Mutual Funds [Member]
Represents mutual funds.
Fixed Income Bonds
Time Deposits
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Adjusted Costs
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Unrealized Gain
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Unrealized Loss
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Fair value
Available-for-sale Securities
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax
Accrued expenses and other timing
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Total gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Less — valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Property and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Total gross deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Schedule of noncontrolling interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Astrotech
Parent Company [Member]
Minority Owner
Subsidiaries [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Acquisition of non-controlling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Ownership interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Investments, Maturity Periods [Axis]
Investments, Maturity Periods [Axis]
Investments, Maturity Periods [Axis]
Investments, Maturity Periods [Domain]
Investments, Maturity Periods [Domain]
[Domain] for Investments, Maturity Periods [Axis]
Maturities from 1-90 days
Maturities from 1-90 days [Member]
Maturities from 1-90 days [Member]
Maturities from 91-360 days
Maturities from 91-360 days [Member]
Maturities from 91-360 days [Member]
Maturities over 360 days
Maturities over 360 days [Member]
Maturities over 360 days [Member]
Maturities less than 1 year
Maturities less than 1 year [Member]
Maturities less than 1 year [Member]
Maturities from 1-3 years
Maturities from 1-3 years [Member]
Maturities from 1-3 years [Member]
Short-Term Investments
Long-Term Investments
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of reportable business units
Number of Reporting Units
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Schedule of contractual obligation fiscal year maturity
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas [Member]
Austin, Texas [Member]
Webster, Texas Property One
Webster, Texas Property One [Member]
Webster, Texas Property One [Member]
Webster, Texas Property Two
Webster, Texas Property Two [Member]
Webster, Texas Property Two [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Leased premises (sq feet)
Area of Land
Number of renewal terms
Number Of Renewal Terms
Represents number of renewal terms.
Renewal term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Period before expiration of lease that renewal contract must be signed
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Renewal Notification Period
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Renewal Notification Period
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Astrotech Space Operations
Astrotech Space Operations [Member]
Represents information regarding Astrotech Space Operations.
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sale of business unit
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Working capital
Working Capital Surplus Deficit
Represents amount of working capital.
Indemnity holdback
Indemnity Holdback Current
Represents amount indemnity holdback classified as current.
Indemnity holdback released, percent
Indemnity Holdback Released, Percent
Indemnity Holdback Released, Percent
Schedule of segment reporting information by segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
$0.32 – 0.71
Exercise Price Range One [Member]
Exercise Price Range One
$1.06 – 1.67
Exercise Price Range Two [Member]
Exercise Price Range Two
$3.20 – 3.20
Exercise Price Range Three [Member]
Exercise Price Range Three
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number Outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Options Outstanding Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Number Exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Options Exercisable Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock Amount
Treasury Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Non- Controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Balance, beginning of period
Net change in available-for-sale debt and marketable equity securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation and Exercise of Stock Options
Forfeiture of stock based comp (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited
Forfeiture of stock based comp
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited
Exercise of stock options (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Share repurchases (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Share repurchases
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Restricted stock issuance (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Restricted stock issuance
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Net loss
Balance (in shares)
Balance, end of period
Noncontrolling Interest
Movement In Minority Interest [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Acquisition of minority interest
Ending balance
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from operations to net cash used in operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Amortization
Amortization
Depreciation
Depreciation
Net loss on sale of available-for-sale investment
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss), Excluding Other than Temporary Impairments
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Cost, estimated earnings and billings, net of uncompleted contracts
Increase (Decrease) in Cost in Excess of Billing on Uncompleted Contract
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Other assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Income tax payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Sale of available-for-sale investments
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Maturities of held-to-maturity securities
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Held-to-maturity Securities
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net cash provided by investing activities-continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by investing activities-discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Payments for share repurchase
Payments for Repurchase of Equity
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Other comprehensive loss on unrealized losses, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses, tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Write-down of Securities, Tax
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Current state tax expense
Uncertain tax benefit reserve
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Reserves
Federal statutory effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Valuation allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Change in valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Net losses carryforwards used for Federal income tax purposes
Federal Operating Loss Carryforwards Available
Federal Operating Loss Carryforwards Available
Federal income tax effected
Federal income tax effected
Amount of an unrecognized tax benefit that is directly related to a position taken in a tax year that results in a net operating loss carryforward. This amount is presented as a reduction of the related deferred tax asset in the balance sheet if that deferred tax asset is not used. This amount is presented separately from the deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward if this unrelated tax benefit is associated with a different tax position.
Accumulated state net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
State income tax effected
State income tax effected
Represents the unrecognized tax benefits resulting in net state operating loss carryforwards.
Temporary credit loss carryovers
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Temporary credit tax effected
Temporary credit tax effected
Represents the unrecognized tax effect on Texas business loss carryforwards.
Temporary credit offset
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Alternative minimum tax carryforwards
Alternative minimum tax carryforwards
Represents the alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards available to offset future regular tax liabilities.
Uncertain tax benefit reserve
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Schedule of earnings per share diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table Text Block]
Schedule of earnings per share basic
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table Text Block]
Net Loss per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Business Risk and Credit Risk Concentration Involving Cash
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Short-term Investments
Short-term Investments [Member]
Long-term Investments
Long Term Investments [Member]
Long Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Astro Scientific
Astro Scientific [Member]
Astro Scientific [Member]
Astral
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue
Fixed Assets, net
Total Capital Expenditures
Other Nonrecurring Expense
Total Assets
Numerator:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation
Denominator:
Denominator for basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation — weighted average common stock outstanding (in shares)
Basic and diluted net loss per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Common Stock Incentive, Stock Purchase Plans, and Other Compensation Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Cancelled or expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Cancelled or expired (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share)
Schedule of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Description of the Company and Operating Environment
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Future minimum payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at July 1
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Additions for tax positions of current period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decreases for tax positions of prior years
Balance at June 30
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Amended Securities Repurchase Program
Amended Securities Repurchase Program [Member]
Amended Securities Repurchase Program [Member]
Employee Stock Option
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Board Of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Board Of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer [Member]
Board Of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer [Member]
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Astrotech - The 2008 Stock Incentive Plan
Stock Incentive Plan, 2008 [Member]
2008 Stock Incentive Plan
Astrotech - The 2011 Stock Incentive Plan
Stock Incentive Plan, 2011 [Member]
2011 Stock Incentive Plan
Common stock shares available for future issuance (in shares)
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Common stock options and warrants granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Common stock shares available for grant (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value of options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Compensation expense recognized
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock option and restricted awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options
Unrecognized compensation cost over a weighted-average period
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Unrecognized expensed recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Common stock repurchase - amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Share repurchases (in shares)
Common stock repurchased - value
Common stock repurchased (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Expected Dividend Yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-Free Interest Rates
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected Option Life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options awarded (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value