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Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | $ 3,041,646 | $ 2,935,562 |
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,469,724) | (1,261,643) |
| Property and equipment, net | 1,571,922 | 1,673,919 |
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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 | 112,482 | 112,440 |
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Leasehold improvements [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 44,938 | 43,455 |
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Broadcast studio equipment [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 55,823 | 53,903 |
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Capitalized software and hardware [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 232,753 | 193,301 |
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Satellite telemetry, tracking and control facilities [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 62,734 | 60,539 |
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Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | 76,028 | 60,283 |
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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 | 57,816 | 57,185 |
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Construction in progress [Member]
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| Property and equipment, net | ||
| Total property and equipment | $ 417,124 | $ 372,508 |