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Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | $ 3,054,589 | $ 3,041,646 |
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,511,619) | (1,469,724) |
| Property and equipment, net | 1,542,970 | 1,571,922 |
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Satellite system [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 1,943,537 | 1,943,537 |
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Terrestrial repeater network [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 112,532 | 112,482 |
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Leasehold improvements [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 45,051 | 44,938 |
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Broadcast studio equipment [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 56,478 | 55,823 |
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Capitalized software and hardware [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 251,480 | 232,753 |
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Satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 62,608 | 62,734 |
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Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 64,447 | 76,028 |
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Land [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 38,411 | 38,411 |
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Building [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 57,850 | 57,816 |
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Construction in progress [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | $ 422,195 | $ 417,124 |