Commitments and Contingencies (Details Narrative) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss contingency, allegations	On February 20, 2013, a shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed in the District Court of Travis County, Texas against the current directors and chief executive officer of Astrotech Corporation and against the Company, as nominal defendant. The complaint alleges, among other things, that the directors and chief executive officer breached fiduciary duties to the Company in connection with certain corporate transactions, including loans to subsidiaries and purchases of outstanding shares of the Company's common stock.	On January 10, 2013, a lawsuit was filed against Astrotech Corporation by John Porter, the former Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of the Company. Mr. Porter alleges various breaches of contract claims in connection with his termination from the Company on August 3, 2012.
Loss contingency, damages sought		$ 639,808