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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-25-001038"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ASTC"
cik: "0001001907"
company_name: "ASTROTECH Corp"
filed_at: "2025-01-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-28T01:38:01.879044+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Astrotech subsidiary awarded $1.29M DHS contract for TRACER 1000 explosives detection R&D

## Summary
- 1st Detect Corp awarded DHS R&D contract for next-gen explosives trace detection using TRACER 1000.
- Total potential value $1,290,650 over 30 months; Phase 1 firm $581,639, Phase 2 optional $709,011.
- Contract supports DHS BAA 18-01 to develop ETD capabilities against evolving threats.
- CEO Tom Pickens highlights Tracer 1000 DHS evaluation and commitment to aviation security.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-25-001038
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ASTC
- cik: 0001001907
- company_name: ASTROTECH Corp
- filed_at: 2025-01-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1001907/000143774925001038/0001437749-25-001038-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1001907/000143774925001038/astc20250109_8k.htm

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