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Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations    
Carrying Amount $ 2,001,588 $ 2,002,041
Fair Value 2,196,338 2,238,491
Capital lease obligations 420,800 486,458
Total debt and capital lease obligations 2,422,388 2,488,499
Less: Current portion (69,791) (67,706)
Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations 2,352,597 2,420,793
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019
   
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations    
Carrying Amount 1,100,000 1,100,000
Fair Value 1,193,500 1,210,000
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 | Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation ("HSSC")
   
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations    
Interest rate (as a percent) 6.50%  
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021
   
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations    
Carrying Amount 900,000 900,000
Fair Value 1,001,250 1,026,450
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021 | Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation ("HSSC")
   
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations    
Interest rate (as a percent) 7.625%  
Other
   
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations    
Carrying Amount 1,588 2,041
Fair Value $ 1,588 $ 2,041
Other | Minimum
   
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations    
Interest rate (as a percent) 5.50%  
Other | Maximum
   
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations    
Interest rate (as a percent) 15.75%