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Description of the Company and Operating Environment (Details Narrative) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Successful launch processing support projects | More than 300 projects
Launch support for shuttle missions | 23 projects
Approximate working capital | $ 4,300,000

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