Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 1,556	$ 4,565	$ 10,783	$ 14,815
Cost of revenue	2,308	2,550	8,076	10,581
Gross profit (loss)	(752)	2,015	2,707	4,234
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	1,593	1,758	5,540	5,341
Research and development	645	459	1,801	1,494
Total operating expenses	2,238	2,217	7,341	6,835
Loss from operations	(2,990)	(202)	(4,634)	(2,601)
Interest and other expense, net	(61)	(36)	(178)	(121)
Loss before income taxes	(3,051)	(238)	(4,812)	(2,722)
Income tax expense	(2)		(9)
Net loss	(3,053)	(238)	(4,821)	(2,722)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(216)	(125)	(681)	(382)
Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation	$ (2,837)	$ (113)	$ (4,140)	$ (2,340)
Net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation, basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.12)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares)	19,486	19,463	19,479	19,279
Net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.12)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)	19,486	19,463	19,479	19,279