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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Property Plant and Equipment | Depreciation on Space Systems is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of assets.
Asset Category |  | Estimated Useful Lives
Buildings and improvements |  | 15 to 30 years
Machinery, equipment, vehicles and office furniture |  | 2 to 12 years
Computer equipment, hardware and software |  | 3 to 5 years
Launch site assets |  | 3 to 10 years
Leasehold improvements |  | Shorter of remaining lease term or estimated useful life

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