Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 26,138	$ 20,149
Cost of revenue	18,790	13,668
Gross profit	7,348	6,481
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative	7,067	8,402
Research and development	2,571	3,834
Total operating expenses	9,638	12,236
Loss from operations	(2,290)	(5,755)
Interest and other expense, net	(1,026)	(279)
Loss before income taxes	(3,316)	(6,034)
Income tax benefit (expense)	(17)	53
Net loss	(3,333)	(5,981)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(620)	(998)
Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation	$ (2,713)	$ (4,983)
Net loss per share, basic	$ (0.15)	$ (0.28)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic	18,544	17,822
Net loss per share, diluted	$ (0.15)	$ (0.28)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted	18,544	17,822