Noncontrolling Interest - Change in ownership interest (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation shareholders	$ (4,960)	$ (185)
Transfers from noncontrolling interest:
Increase in Astrotech Corporations paid-in capital for relinquishment of subsidiary stock	1,086
Change from net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation shareholders and transfers from noncontrolling interest	$ (3,874)	$ (185)