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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
	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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