Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Property and Equipment (Details 1)

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Property and Equipment (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands
Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Construction in progress    
Construction in progress $ 351,611 $ 297,771
Satellite system [Member]
   
Construction in progress    
Construction in progress 313,446 262,744
Terrestrial repeater network [Member]
   
Construction in progress    
Construction in progress 18,753 19,239
Other [Member]
   
Construction in progress    
Construction in progress $ 19,412 $ 15,788