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Description of the Company and Operating Environment (Detail Textuals 1) (Astrotech Space Operations, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended
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May 28, 2014 | Aug. 22, 2014 Subsequent Event
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] |  |
Sale of business unit | $ 61.0 | $ 61.0
Working capital |  | 1.8
Indemnity holdback |  | 6.1
Proceeds from the sale used to pay off the term note |  | $ 5.7

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