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Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Details)

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Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Details)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
USD ($)
satellite
Jun. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2018
USD ($)
satellite
Jun. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]        
Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment $ 68,760,000 $ 61,421,000 $ 135,110,000 $ 126,597,000
Disposal of property and equipment     0 14,760,000
Capitalized interest costs $ 2,901,000 $ 1,005,000 $ 5,155,000 $ 1,723,000
Number of owned satellites | satellite 5   5