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Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Details)

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Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
satellite
Sep. 30, 2016
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
satellite
Sep. 30, 2016
USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]        
Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment $ 71,947 $ 55,800 $ 198,544 $ 165,437
Disposal of property and equipment     77,040 583,562
Loss on disposal of assets   12,912 0 12,912
Capitalized interest costs $ 1,324 $ 107 $ 3,047 $ 107
Number of owned satellites | satellite 5   5