Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 4,565	$ 10,013	$ 14,815	$ 18,529
Cost of revenue	2,550	6,770	10,581	12,804
Gross profit	2,015	3,243	4,234	5,725
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative	1,758	1,814	5,341	5,451
Research and development	459	475	1,494	1,979
Total operating expenses	2,217	2,289	6,835	7,430
Income (loss) from operations	(202)	954	(2,601)	(1,705)
Interest and other expense, net	(36)	(69)	(121)	(202)
Loss before income taxes	(238)	885	(2,722)	(1,907)
Income tax expense	0	(5)	0	(17)
Net income (loss)	(238)	880	(2,722)	(1,924)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(125)	(134)	(382)	(486)
Net income (loss) attributable to Astrotech Corporation	$ (113)	$ 1,014	$ (2,340)	$ (1,438)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation, basic	$ (0.01)	$ 0.05	$ (0.12)	$ (0.08)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic	19,463	18,764	19,279	18,448
Net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation, diluted	$ (0.01)	$ 0.05	$ (0.12)	$ (0.08)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted	19,463	19,152	19,279	18,448