Discontinued Operations & Gain on the Sale of the ASO Business Unit (Details 1) (Astrotech Space Operations, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Astrotech Space Operations
Carrying amounts of major classes of assets included as part of discontinued operations
Accounts receivable, net	$ 1,220
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	185
Property and equipment, net	33,858
Other assets, net	29
Total assets of discontinued operations	35,292
Carrying amounts of major classes of liabilities included as part of discontinued operations
Accounts payable	184
Accrued liabilities and other	632
Deferred revenue	873
Term note payable	5,655
Deferred revenue	237
Total liabilities of discontinued operations	$ 7,581