Organization and Business Activities (Details) | 9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2011
year
satellite
customer
unit
month | |
| Organization and Business Activities | |
| Number of business units | 3 |
| Principal Business | |
| Number of owned and leased in-orbit satellites | 11 |
EchoStar Satellite Services Business | |
| Principal Business | |
| Number of owned and leased in-orbit satellites | 10 |