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Property and Equipment (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Property and equipment | |||
| Construction in progress | $ 210,051 | $ 455,186 | |
| Capitalized interest related to satellites under construction | 3,968 | 45,497 | 42,743 |
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EchoStar XIX
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| Property and equipment | |||
| Construction in progress | 122,070 | 9,325 | |
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Terrestar 2
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| Property and equipment | |||
| Construction in progress | 16,433 | ||
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EchoStar XVI
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| Property and equipment | |||
| Construction in progress | 345,090 | ||
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Satellite under construction: Other
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| Property and equipment | |||
| Construction in progress | 24,160 | 25,710 | |
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Uplinking equipment
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| Property and equipment | |||
| Construction in progress | 20,793 | 37,264 | |
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Construction in progress: Other
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| Property and equipment | |||
| Construction in progress | $ 26,595 | $ 37,797 | |