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Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Troppus Acquisition
Sep. 30, 2011
Hughes Communications
Goodwill associated with various acquisitions    
Balance at the beginning of the period$ 539,955$ 6,457  
Acquired during the period  10,363523,135
Balance at the end of the period$ 539,955$ 6,457