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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Narrative) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2013
Jan. 31, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]        
Rent expense     $ 700 $ 800
Proceeds from sublease payments     100 100
Lease property description     ASO presently leases the 60-acre site located on VAFB in California, where we own four buildings totaling over 50,000 square feet of space. The land lease expired in July 2013 and the Company is currently renegotiating the terms and price of the new lease. Upon final expiration of the land lease, all improvements on the property revert, at the lessor's option, to the lessor at no cost.  
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