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Property and Equipment (Details 4) (Satellites)
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Satellites
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| Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator | 11 |
| Total number of owned and leased satellites present in geostationary orbit of reporting entity | 12 |
| Number of satellites utilized under capital lease | 4 |