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Form 8-K ASTROTECH Corp For: Jun 16

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:33:00 -0400

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Form 8-K ASTROTECH Corp For: Jun 16

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:33:00 -0400

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Astrotech board approves potential sale of 1st Detect subsidiary

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:27 -0400

Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC) announced that its board of directors has approved a potential sale process for its 1st Detect Corporation subsidiary, developer of the TRACER 1000 mass spectrometry-based explosives and narcotics trace detection platform.

According to a press release, the company said it is evaluating the sale to generate capital for its previously announced lunar mining initiative. 1st Detect develops and manufactures the TRACER 1000, which the company claims is the only mass spectrometry explosives trace detection system certified and field-deployed in aviation security operations.

The board's decision follows several regulatory milestones, including TSA approval for air cargo screening, European Civil

Astrotech Board Approves Potential Sale Process of 1st Detect and TRACER 1000, the Only Field-Deployed Mass Spectrometry ETD, as the Company Focuses on Its Initiative in Space

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

The Company believes the DHS next-generation ETD award, TSA Air Cargo approval, ECAC passenger and cargo certifications for G1, plus the active TSA checkpoint certification process, established 1st Detect as the leading next-generation explosives trace detection ETD platform in the world, creating a defined acquisition window for buyers ahead of the anticipated next-generation federal ETD procurement cycle.

AUSTIN, Texas, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (“Astrotech” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a potential sale process of its 1st Detect Corporation subsidiary (“1st Detect”), developer of the TRACER 1000

Astrotech Board Approves Potential Sale Process of 1st Detect and TRACER 1000, the Only Field-Deployed Mass Spectrometry ETD, as the Company Focuses on Its Initiative in Space

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Astrotech Board Approves Potential Sale Process of 1st Detect and TRACER 1000, the Only Field-Deployed Mass Spectrometry ETD, as the Company Focuses on Its Initiative in Space

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Astrotech Board Approves Potential Sale Process of 1st Detect and TRACER 1000, the Only Field-Deployed Mass Spectrometry ETD, as the Company Focuses on Its Initiative in Space

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Astrotech's TRACER 1000 gets ECAC certification for wand swabbing

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:32:17 -0400

Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC) announced that its 1st Detect TRACER 1000 system received European Civil Aviation Conference certification for wand swabbing, allowing use in screening passengers and cargo in aviation security operations.

The certification covers wand-based sampling that enables checkpoint operators to collect trace samples from passengers and cargo without direct contact. The system meets the ECAC Explosives Detection Standard and Standard G1 under Concept of Operations Revision 38.

"Wand swabbing certification extends our TRACER 1000 customer base to include airports that require wand swabbing," said Tom Pickens, Chairman and CEO of Astrotech Corporation. "We believe our technology allows for a less

Astrotech's TRACER 1000 gets ECAC certification for wand swabbing

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:31:09 -0400

Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC) announced that its 1st Detect TRACER 1000 system received European Civil Aviation Conference certification for wand swabbing, enabling use in passenger and cargo screening at aviation security operations.

The certification covers wand-based sampling that allows checkpoint operators to collect trace samples from passengers and cargo without direct contact. The system meets the ECAC Explosives Detection Standard and Standard G1 under Concept of Operations Revision 38.

"Wand swabbing certification extends our TRACER 1000 customer base to include airports that require wand swabbing," said Tom Pickens, chairman and CEO of Astrotech Corporation. "We believe our technology allows for a less

Astrotech Corporation's 1st Detect TRACER 1000 Receives ECAC Certification for Wand Swabbing

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) announced today that its 1st Detect TRACER 1000 system has received the European Civil Aviation Conference (“ECAC”) certification for wand swabbing, approved for use in screening both passengers and cargo in aviation security operations.

“Wand swabbing certification extends our TRACER 1000 customer base to include airports that require wand swabbing,” said Tom Pickens, Chairman and CEO of Astrotech Corporation. “We believe our technology allows for a less intrusive method of passenger testing, while also reducing bottlenecks, allowing airports to

Astrotech Corporation's 1st Detect TRACER 1000 Receives ECAC Certification for Wand Swabbing

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) announced today that its 1st Detect TRACER 1000 system has received the European Civil Aviation Conference (“ECAC”) certification for wand swabbing, approved for use in screening both passengers and cargo in aviation security operations.

“Wand swabbing certification extends our TRACER 1000 customer base to include airports that require wand swabbing,” said Tom Pickens, Chairman and CEO of Astrotech Corporation. “We believe our technology allows for a less intrusive method of passenger testing, while also reducing bottlenecks, allowing airports to

Astrotech Corporation's 1st Detect TRACER 1000 Receives ECAC Certification for Wand Swabbing

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) announced today that its 1st Detect TRACER 1000 system has received the European Civil Aviation Conference (“ECAC”) certification for wand swabbing, approved for use in screening both passengers and cargo in aviation security operations.

“Wand swabbing certification extends our TRACER 1000 customer base to include airports that require wand swabbing,” said Tom Pickens, Chairman and CEO of Astrotech Corporation. “We believe our technology allows for a less intrusive method of passenger testing, while also reducing bottlenecks, allowing airports to

Astrotech Corporation's 1st Detect TRACER 1000 Receives ECAC Certification for Wand Swabbing

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) announced today that its 1st Detect TRACER 1000 system has received the European Civil Aviation Conference (“ECAC”) certification for wand swabbing, approved for use in screening both passengers and cargo in aviation security operations.

“Wand swabbing certification extends our TRACER 1000 customer base to include airports that require wand swabbing,” said Tom Pickens, Chairman and CEO of Astrotech Corporation. “We believe our technology allows for a less intrusive method of passenger testing, while also reducing bottlenecks, allowing airports to

Astrotech Corporation's 1st Detect TRACER 1000 Receives ECAC Certification for Wand Swabbing

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) announced today that its 1st Detect TRACER 1000 system has received the European Civil Aviation Conference (“ECAC”) certification for wand swabbing, approved for use in screening both passengers and cargo in aviation security operations.

“Wand swabbing certification extends our TRACER 1000 customer base to include airports that require wand swabbing,” said Tom Pickens, Chairman and CEO of Astrotech Corporation. “We believe our technology allows for a less intrusive method of passenger testing, while also reducing bottlenecks, allowing airports to

Astrotech Corporation's 1st Detect TRACER 1000 Receives ECAC Certification for Wand Swabbing

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) announced today that its 1st Detect TRACER 1000 system has received the European Civil Aviation Conference (“ECAC”) certification for wand swabbing, approved for use in screening both passengers and cargo in aviation security operations.

“Wand swabbing certification extends our TRACER 1000 customer base to include airports that require wand swabbing,” said Tom Pickens, Chairman and CEO of Astrotech Corporation. “We believe our technology allows for a less intrusive method of passenger testing, while also reducing bottlenecks, allowing airports to

Form 424B5 ASTROTECH Corp

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:05:00 -0400
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Form 424B5 ASTROTECH Corp

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:05:00 -0400
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Form 8-K ASTROTECH Corp For: Jun 02

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:05:00 -0400
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Form 8-K ASTROTECH Corp For: Jun 02

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:05:00 -0400
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Astrotech board approves lunar resource initiative for quantum computing

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:30:43 -0400

Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC) announced its board of directors approved a strategic initiative focused on lunar resource development and infrastructure for potential Moon-based semiconductor and quantum computing manufacturing.
The Austin-based science and technology development company said the initiative aims to position the firm to evaluate opportunities associated with NASA's Artemis Program and the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.
The company plans to focus on four lunar resource categories: silicon and ultra-pure silicon-28 for semiconductor and quantum computing applications, helium-3 for quantum cooling systems, platinum group metals for industrial applications, and water ice for propellant production.
Astrotech intends to evaluate infrastructure technologies that could

Astrotech Corporation Board of Directors Approves Strategic Lunar Resource and Infrastructure Initiative to Advance Future Moon-Based Quantum Computing Manufacturing

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Astrotech to Pursue Strategic Lunar Industrial Platform Targeting Resource Extraction, Autonomous Infrastructure, and Future Moon-Based Semiconductor and Quantum Computing Applications
AUSTIN, Texas, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC) ("Astrotech" or the "Company"), a science and technology development company with operational spaceflight heritage, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a strategic initiative focused on lunar resource development, autonomous lunar industrial infrastructure, and future Moon-based advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing opportunities.

The initiative is intended to position Astrotech to evaluate emerging opportunities associated with NASA's Artemis Program, the Commercial Lunar Payload Services ("CLPS")

Astrotech Corporation Board of Directors Approves Strategic Lunar Resource and Infrastructure Initiative to Advance Future Moon-Based Quantum Computing Manufacturing

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Astrotech to Pursue Strategic Lunar Industrial Platform Targeting Resource Extraction, Autonomous Infrastructure, and Future Moon-Based Semiconductor and Quantum Computing Applications
AUSTIN, Texas, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC) ("Astrotech" or the "Company"), a science and technology development company with operational spaceflight heritage, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a strategic initiative focused on lunar resource development, autonomous lunar industrial infrastructure, and future Moon-based advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing opportunities.

The initiative is intended to position Astrotech to evaluate emerging opportunities associated with NASA's Artemis Program, the Commercial Lunar Payload Services ("CLPS")

Astrotech Corporation Board of Directors Approves Strategic Lunar Resource and Infrastructure Initiative to Advance Future Moon-Based Quantum Computing Manufacturing

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Astrotech to Pursue Strategic Lunar Industrial Platform Targeting Resource Extraction, Autonomous Infrastructure, and Future Moon-Based Semiconductor and Quantum Computing Applications
AUSTIN, Texas, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC) ("Astrotech" or the "Company"), a science and technology development company with operational spaceflight heritage, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a strategic initiative focused on lunar resource development, autonomous lunar industrial infrastructure, and future Moon-based advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing opportunities.

The initiative is intended to position Astrotech to evaluate emerging opportunities associated with NASA's Artemis Program, the Commercial Lunar Payload Services ("CLPS")

Astrotech Corporation Board of Directors Approves Strategic Lunar Resource and Infrastructure Initiative to Advance Future Moon-Based Quantum Computing Manufacturing

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Astrotech to Pursue Strategic Lunar Industrial Platform Targeting Resource Extraction, Autonomous Infrastructure, and Future Moon-Based Semiconductor and Quantum Computing Applications
AUSTIN, Texas, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC) ("Astrotech" or the "Company"), a science and technology development company with operational spaceflight heritage, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a strategic initiative focused on lunar resource development, autonomous lunar industrial infrastructure, and future Moon-based advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing opportunities.

The initiative is intended to position Astrotech to evaluate emerging opportunities associated with NASA's Artemis Program, the Commercial Lunar Payload Services ("CLPS")

Form 4 ASTROTECH Corp For: Apr 14 Filed by: Wilkinson Tom

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:17:00 -0400
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