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8:05AM Astrotech subsidiary secures $9.5 mln NASA contract (ASTC) 1.29 : Co announced that NASA awarded its Astrotech Space Operations business unit a new contract for payload processing services for expendable launch vehicles and evolved expendable launch vehicles from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at the Eastern Range in Florida. With a value not to exceed $9.5 mln, this indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract is for payload processing support on several upcoming NASA spacecraft missions. The contract stipulates that the multi-mission contract services are targeted to begin in fiscal year 2011 running through 2013.

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Astrotech Subsidiary Secures $9.5 Million NASA Contract
Astrotech Space Operations to Support Multiple Spacecraft Missions at the Eastern Range
Jul. 26, 2010 (GlobeNewswire) --
AUSTIN, Texas, July 26, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq:ASTC), a leading provider of commercial aerospace services, today announced that NASA awarded its Astrotech Space Operations business unit a new contract for payload processing services for expendable launch vehicles (ELVs) and evolved expendable launch vehicles (EELVs) from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) at the Eastern Range in Florida.

"We look forward to continuing our relationship with NASA in support of missions at the Eastern Range," stated Astrotech Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thomas B. Pickens III. "We are proud of our capabilities and facilities, and look forward to providing NASA with a full complement of processing and facility services."

With a value not to exceed $9.5 million, this indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract is for payload processing support on several upcoming NASA spacecraft missions. The contract stipulates that the multi-mission contract services are targeted to begin in fiscal year 2011 running through 2013.

From Titusville, Florida, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California and the Sea Launch Home Port facilities in Long Beach, California, Astrotech Space Operations provides all support necessary for government and commercial customers to successfully process their satellite hardware for launch, including advance planning; use of unique facilities; and spacecraft checkout, encapsulation, fueling, and transport. In its 25 year history, Astrotech has supported the processing of more than 280 spacecraft without impacting a customer's launch schedule.

About Astrotech Corporation

Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq:ASTC) is a commercial aerospace company that provides spacecraft payload processing and government services, designs and manufactures space hardware, and commercializes space technologies for use on Earth. The Company serves our government and commercial satellite and spacecraft customers with our pre-launch services from our Astrotech Space Operations (ASO) subsidiary and incubates space technology businesses now focusing on two companies: 1st Detect Corporation, which is developing a mini-mass spectrometer first developed for the International Space Station; and Astrogenetix, Inc., which is developing biotech products in space and has recently developed a vaccine candidate for Salmonella.

The Astrotech Corporation logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=7456

The statements in this document may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, trends, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially different from the forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, continued government support and funding for key space programs, product performance and market acceptance of products and services, as well as other risk factors and business considerations described in the company's Securities & Exchange Commission filings including the annual report on Form 10-K. Any forward-looking statements in this document should be evaluated in light of these important risk factors. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

CONTACT: Astrotech Corporation
Corporate Marketing and Communications
Scott Haywood
512-485-9530
[e-mail]

Source: Globe Newswire (July 26, 2010 - 8:05 AM EDT)

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eine faire bewertung liegt irgendwo zwischen 2,5 und 3$ also noch maechtig platz nach oben

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Astrotech Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results
Astrotech Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results
May 17, 2010 (GlobeNewswire) --
Astrotech Space Operations ("ASO"), the Company's core business, supported the successful launch of NASA's Solar Dynamic Observatory and GOES-P Earth Observation Satellite
1st Detect, the Company's majority-owned subsidiary which is developing a mini-mass spectrometer for commercial markets, received an investment commitment of $1.8 million from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund
Trailing twelve month revenue of $32.9 million, up 19% over the previous twelve month period ended March 31, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas, May 17, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq:ASTC), a leading provider of commercial space services, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2010 of its fiscal year 2010.

Third Quarter Results

The Company posted a third quarter fiscal year 2010 net loss of $0.6 million, or $(0.04) per diluted share, on revenue of $6.6 million, compared with a third quarter fiscal year 2009 net income of $3.6 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, on revenue of $11.8 million.

Nine Months Results

Astrotech's net income for the first nine months of 2010 was $1.8 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, on revenue of $22.5 million. This compares to net income of $2.1 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, on revenue of $21.6 million for first nine months fiscal year 2009.

"Astrotech Corporation continues to perform extremely well for its shareholders as our cash flows and backlog remain strong. I'm particularly pleased with our ASO team for their outstanding support of the RSC-Energia's Mini Research Module 1 (MRM1) that was processed in our facilities and sent to the International Space Station aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis this past week," said Thomas B. Pickens, III, Chairman and CEO.

Update of Ongoing Operations

The Company's 18-month rolling backlog at March 31, 2010, which includes contractual backlog and scheduled but uncommitted missions, is $27.2 million. The majority of the backlog is for ASO pre-launch satellite processing services, which include hardware launch preparation; advance planning; use of unique satellite preparation facilities; and spacecraft checkout, encapsulation, fueling, transport, and remote control through launch.

ASO supported the successful launches of the Solar Dynamic Observatory and GOES-P Earth Observation Satellite during the quarter, while also providing support for missions which were in process at our facilities in Titusville, Florida and in California at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Additionally, the Company supported the processing of RSC-Energia's MRM1 in its Cape Canaveral facility.

Astrogenetix, the Company's biotechnology subsidiary which is developing medicines in space, participated in the eighth flight in its series of microgravity experiments aboard Space Shuttle Endeavor during STS-130. The research consisted of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ("MRSA") microbes targeted for a potential MRSA vaccine or therapeutic. This process led to the identification of target genes for MRSA virulence which is planned for verification and validation on STS-131 and STS-132.

1st Detect was awarded an investment from the state of Texas' Emerging Technology Fund of $1.8 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2010. The investment from the state will go toward further development and commercialization of 1st Detect's mini-mass spectrometer, which is intended to be used in the defense and medical markets to detect residues and vapors from a wide range of chemicals.

Financial Position and Liquidity

Working capital was $3.5 million as of March 31, 2010, which included $6.2 million in cash and $8.3 million of accounts receivable. Included in current liabilities are the Company's $5.1 million of senior convertible notes and $3.4 million term loan, which have scheduled maturity in the next twelve months.

About Astrotech Corporation

Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq:ASTC) is a commercial aerospace company that provides spacecraft payload processing and government services, designs and manufactures space hardware, and commercializes space technologies for use on Earth. The Company serves our government and commercial satellite and spacecraft customers with our pre-launch services from our Astrotech Space Operations (ASO) subsidiary and incubates space technology businesses now focusing on two companies: 1st Detect Corporation, which is developing a mini-mass spectrometer first developed for the International Space Station; and Astrogenetix, Inc., which is developing biotech products in space and has recently developed a vaccine candidate for Salmonella.

The statements in this document may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, trends, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially different from the forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, continued government support and funding for key space programs, product performance and market acceptance of products and services, as well as other risks and business considerations described in the company's Securities & Exchange Commission filings including those described in Item 1A of our 2009 annual report on Form 10-K (as amended) and our most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Any forward-looking statements in this document should be evaluated in light of these important risk factors. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

ASTROTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Nine Months
Ended March 31, Ended March 31,
2010 2009 2010 2009
Revenue $ 6,647 $ 11,849 $ 22,489 $ 21,608
Costs of revenue 3,360 4,825 8,962 11,593
Gross profit 3,287 7,024 13,527 10,015
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 3,170 2,671 9,515 6,520
Research and development 1,117 553 2,119 1,636
Total operating expenses 4,287 3,224 11,634 8,156
Income (loss) from operations (1,000) 3,800 1,893 1,859
Gain on notes repurchased -- -- -- 665
Interest and other expense, net (26) (105) (366) (329)
Income (loss) before income taxes (1,026) 3,695 1,527 2,195
Income tax expense 53 (93) (22) (93)
Net income (loss) $ (973) $ 3,602 $ 1,505 $ 2,102
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest* (326) -- (326) --
Net income (loss) attributable to Astrotech Corp $ (647) $ 3,602 $ 1,831 $ 2,102

Net income (loss) per share, basic $ (0.04) $ 0.22 $ 0.11 $ 0.13
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 16,610 16,547 16,531 16,444

Net income (loss) per share, diluted $ (0.04) $ 0.21 $ 0.10 $ 0.12
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 16,610 17,316 18,278 16,867
*Note: Noncontrolling interest resulted from a grant of restricted stock in 1st Detect and Astrogenetix to certain employees, officers and directors. Please refer to the March 31, 2010 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for further detail.

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



ASTROTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)

March 31, June 30,
Assets 2010 2009
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,253 $ 4,730
Accounts receivable, net 8,270 12,279
Short-term note receivable, net 675 --
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 955 591
Total current assets 16,153 17,600
Property, plant, and equipment, net 39,972 40,226
Other assets, net 34 1,093
Total assets $56,159 $58,919

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities $12,680 $9,182
Long-term liabilities 598 9,189
Stockholders' equity 42,881 40,548
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $56,159 $58,919

CONTACT: Astrotech Corporation
Scott Haywood, Corporate Marketing and Communications
512-485-9520
[e-mail]

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auch die generelle finanzielle situation hat sich deutlich gebessert.

denke das wir hier einen zukunftswert haben mit noch einigen % potential

[Popeye82]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 39.877.458 von WissenMacht am 26.07.10 16:59:14

Also das ist der 1ste Thread/Unternehmen von Dir, wo ich, wenn ich nichts zu tun habe, mir das zumindest vielleicht mal anschauen würde.

Gruß
P.

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 39.878.907 von Popeye82 am 26.07.10 20:42:52

ja ich besser mich.



gruß

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hab mich welche ins depot gelegt.

die stimmung in den anderen boards ist sehr gut und nicht uebertrieben

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Astrotech Corporation, through its subsidiaries, has provided support for manned and unmanned launch vehicles for the last 25 years.

Astrotech Space Operations, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astrotech Corporation, opened its doors in 1981 as an aerospace consulting business, and was subsequently purchased by Westinghouse and later by Northrup Grumman. In 1997, Astrotech was acquired by SPACEHAB, primarily to provide support services to an increasingly varied customer base. Over the last 25 years, Astrotech has operated from two company-owned facilities in Titusville, Florida and on the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Within these facilities, Astrotech has overseen the satellite final assembly and checkout, solid rocket motor installation, liquid propellant loading, encapsulation, transport to launch pad, and command and control of the satellite during launch. Astrotech Space Operations has supported the processing of more than 260 major payloads and it is the largest subsidiary within Astrotech Corporation.

SPACEHAB (renamed Astrotech Corporation-2009) was incorporated in 1984 and made its initial public offering in 1995. The first SPACEHAB mission aboard the space shuttle was STS-57, which launched on June 21, 1993. SPACEHAB modules and cargo carriers served as the primary payload on more than 20 space shuttle missions, including research missions on-board the fleet of orbiters and resupply missions to the Russian space station, Mir, and the International Space Station (ISS).

The Company began its commercialization roots through the development of a privately owned, pressurized module that flies in the shuttle's cargo bay and doubles the amount of working and living space available to the astronaut crew. Expanding its services into the logistics arena, the Company developed new flight assets to support the growing transportation needs of ISS users. The logistics module, similar in configuration to the research module, enables delivery of up to 4,500 kilograms (10,000 pounds) of supplies while the unpressurized, externally mounted cargo carriers permit delivery of 2,700 kilograms (6,000 pounds) of cargo.

Combining the legacies and experience of ASO and SPACEHAB, Astrotech Corporation is poised to continue as a leader in the commercial space industry.

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Space: Stimulating Economic Growth Today and Tomorrow
July 27, 2009 at 05:00 hrs. UTCLocation and Contact Info
Science and Transportation Hearing Room, Room 235 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, 20510 United States
> Get DirectionsPhone: 703.264.7558
Fax: [phone].Aerospace industry leaders will meet on July 27 to discuss how the development of space technology has stimulated the national and global economy, and how space technology can drive future economic growth.

The half-day event, “Space: Stimulating Economic Growth Today and Tomorrow,” will feature panelists from an array of private space technology companies, analyzing the past, present, and future effects of space technology development on the national and world economy. Organized by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the discussion is free and open to the public, and takes place on Monday, July 27, at 1:00 p.m., in the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Hearing Room, Room 235, Russell Senate Office Building, 1st & C Sts. NE, Washington, D.C.

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da gab es eben ein paar fette order.

hoffe mal das wir hier jetzt einen schönen aufwärtstrend sehen.

will auch mal von anfang an dabei sein

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1,58

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Noch jemand dabei?

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ja mit einer kleinen position die aber immer bedeutender wird.

[Macrocosmonaut [Blogger]]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.415.933 von WissenMacht am 23.07.12 21:50:56

Test ob der Thread noch funktioniert.

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Bin ein grosser Freund von Firmen, welche am Anbeginn eines Weltraumzeitalters die entsprechende Infratstruktur besitzen und zudem attraktiv bewertet sind.

Mal sehen ob Astrotech eines Tages mit anderen grossen gleichziehen kann....

Gruss.

M.

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 45.589.533 von Macrocosmonaut am 08.10.13 18:09:52

100 Prozent in 1 Woche und Position geschlossen.

White Marabouzo im weekls - kurzfristig aber sollte ein bounce eingeplant werden.

Der white marabouzo ist hinfällig, wenn die Aktie unter 0.95 USD fällt.

Sollte dies passieren, dann wäre ein gap close bei 0.66 USD kurzfristig einzuplanen. Keinesfalls darf die Aktie unter das 4 Wochentief fallen um das langfristige Bild zu gefährden. Kurzfristig sicherlich überhitzes Chartbild.

Das Problem mit dem shutdown dürfte sich auch bei potentiellen Aufträgen bemerkbar machen, so das unklar ist ob die sicherlich guten Zahlen nachhaltig Bestand haben werden.

Aus technischer Sicht insgesamt verbessert - allerdings mit kurzfristig und mittelfristigen Rückschlagsrisiken.

Wird interessant sein, wie die Aktie sich entwickelt - auch vor dem Hintergrund der Makroökonomischen Unsicherheiten.

M.

Wie immer meine eigene Einschätzung und ohne Gewähr. Die gemachten Angaben stellen keine Handelsaufforderung dar. Aktien können steigen oder fallen. Jeder Investor handelt auf eigenes Risiko.