Organization and Business Activities (Details 2) (Hughes Communications, USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data | Jun. 08, 2011 | Jun. 02, 2011
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 | Jun. 02, 2011
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021 |
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| Hughes Acquisition | |||
| Cash to be paid for each issued and outstanding share of common stock and vested stock option pursuant to the Hughes Agreement (in dollars per share) | $ 60.70 | ||
| Cash to be paid for each issued and outstanding share of unvested restricted stock and unvested stock option of Hughes pursuant to the Hughes Agreement (in dollars per share) | $ 60.70 | ||
| Debt instrument issued for the funding of the acquisition | $ 1,100 | $ 900 |