1ST DETECT SECURES FIRST PURCHASE ORDER FOR TSA APPROVED TRACER 1000™ ETDs

Core Insights - Astrotech Corporation's subsidiary, 1 Detect, has received a purchase order valued at $429K for its TRACER 1000 explosive trace detectors from Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation, a TSA contractor [1][3] - This marks the first TSA-approved sale of the TRACER 1000 ETD, which utilizes mass spectrometry technology to achieve near-zero false alarms [3][4] - The TRACER 1000 is positioned to enter the U.S. cargo market, leveraging its advanced detection capabilities [3] Company Overview - Astrotech Corporation is a mass spectrometry company that develops and commercializes scalable technologies through its subsidiaries, including 1st Detect, AgLAB, Pro-Control, and BreathTech [5] - 1st Detect focuses on trace detectors for security and detection, while AgLAB develops chemical analyzers for agriculture [5] - The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and aims to innovate in various sectors including security, agriculture, and health [5]