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01.21.2026

Astrotech Subsidiary 1st Detect Appoints Industry Veteran David Spada as Director of Global Sales to Expand Global Reach of TRACER 1000™

Spada brings over a decade of specialized trace detection expertise to accelerate the deployment of mass spectrometry technology across global security markets AUSTIN, Texas, January 21, 2026 — Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) today announced that its subsidiary, 1st Detect Corporation (“1st Detect”), has appointed industry veteran, David...
10.31.2025

Astrotech Corporation Appoints Scott Bartley as Interim Chief Financial Officer

AUSTIN, Texas, October 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or (“Astrotech”), today announced that it has appointed Scott Bartley as Interim Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company, effective as of October 20, 2025. “We are pleased to announce Scott Bartley as Chief Financial Officer,” stated...
09.25.2025

ASTROTECH REPORTS FISCAL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS

​Austin, Texas – September 25, 2025 – Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.  Financial Highlights & Fiscal Year Developments  Revenue decreased to $1.0 million as Astrotech’s subsidiary, 1st Detect, sold less devices compared to prior year. Gross margin...
08.18.2025

Astrotech Corporation Appoints Nihanth Badugu as Chief Operating Officer

​AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”), today announced that it has appointed Nihanth Badugu as Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of the Company. Mr. Badugu’s appointment is effective as of August 13, 2025.  “The Board is thrilled to promote Mr. Badugu to...
08.15.2025

Astrotech Announces Deployment of EN-SCAN Devices to Transform Instant, On-Site Environmental Field Monitoring

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- -- Astrotech Corporation (“Astrotech” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ASTC) announced today that it has introduced its new EN-SCAN product line (“EN-SCAN”) of ultra-portable rugged environmental testing instruments, featuring its proprietary ATi Gas Chromatograph Column (“GC”) and ATi Mass Spectrometer Technology™ (“MS”) through its...
08.13.2025

Astrotech to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference in September 2025

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) today announced that Thomas B. Pickens III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Jennifer Cañas, Chief Financial Officer, will host investor meetings on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 as part of the H.C. Wainwright 27...
07.31.2025

Astrotech Subsidiary 1st Detect Announces First Tracer 1000 NTD System Sale in Vietnam

AUSTIN, Texas , July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC), a provider of next generation security screening and detection technologies based on Mass Spectrometry (“Mass Spec”), today announced the first sale and deployment of its TRACER 1000™ Narcotics Trace Detector (“TRACER 1000 NTD™”) in Vietnam, by way...
05.28.2025

Astrotech Corporation Appoints Jennifer Cañas as Chief Financial Officer

AUSTIN, Texas, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or (“Astrotech”), today announced that it has appointed Jennifer Cañas as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company. Ms. Cañas’ appointment is effective as of May 22, 2025. “The Board is delighted to promote Ms. Cañas to...
05.13.2025

Astrotech Reports Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

AUSTIN, Texas, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended March 31, 2025. Thomas B. Pickens, III, Astrotech’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer, said “Our customizable, portable and...
03.10.2025

1st Detect Unveils Enhanced TRACER 1000 Narcotics Trace Detector Intended to Combat Synthetic Opiates and Novel Psychoactive Substances

AUSTIN, Texas, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) today announced the launch of its enhanced TRACER 1000™ Narcotics Trace Detector (“TRACER 1000 NTD”) from its 1ˢᵗ Detect subsidiary. This innovative mobilized mass spectrometer is specifically configured to screen for the full range of synthetic opiates and...