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Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Satellite system | $ 1,943,537 | $ 1,943,537 |
| Terrestrial repeater network | 112,440 | 109,582 |
| Leasehold improvements | 43,455 | 43,567 |
| Broadcast studio equipment | 53,903 | 51,985 |
| Capitalized software and hardware | 193,301 | 163,689 |
| Satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities | 60,539 | 57,665 |
| Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other | 60,283 | 63,265 |
| Land | 38,411 | 38,411 |
| Building | 57,185 | 56,685 |
| Construction in progress | 372,508 | 297,771 |
| Total property and equipment | 2,935,562 | 2,826,157 |
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,261,643) | (1,064,883) |
| Property and equipment, net | $ 1,673,919 | $ 1,761,274 |
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Broadcast studio equipment. No definition available.
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Furniture, fixtures equipment and other. No definition available.
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Satellite system. No definition available.
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Satellite telemetry tracking and control facilities. No definition available.
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Terrestrial repeater network. No definition available.
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The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets that include building structures held for productive use including any addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of capitalized computer software costs as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived assets under construction that include construction costs to date on capital projects that have not been completed and assets being constructed that are not ready to be placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of real estate held for productive use. This excludes land held for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets that are an addition or improvement to assets held under lease arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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