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Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Satellite system | $ 1,943,537 | $ 1,943,537 |
| Terrestrial repeater network | 109,993 | 112,440 |
| Leasehold improvements | 44,588 | 43,455 |
| Broadcast studio equipment | 55,414 | 53,903 |
| Capitalized software and hardware | 215,067 | 193,301 |
| Satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities | 62,270 | 60,539 |
| Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other | 74,684 | 60,283 |
| Land | 38,411 | 38,411 |
| Building | 57,415 | 57,185 |
| Construction in progress | 416,267 | 372,508 |
| Total property and equipment | 3,017,646 | 2,935,562 |
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,416,283) | (1,261,643) |
| Property and equipment, net | $ 1,601,363 | $ 1,673,919 |
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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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Amount before accumulated depreciation of building structures held for productive use including addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, including, but not limited to, 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 of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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