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Hughes Preferred Tracking Stock - Net Assets Transferred (Details) - Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction $ in Thousands | Feb. 28, 2014 USD ($)
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Carrying amount of net assets transferred from DISH Network |
Transferred net assets | $ 398,095
DISH Network |
Carrying amount of net assets transferred from DISH Network |
Cash | 11,404
Property and equipment, net | 432,080
Current liabilities | (6,555)
Noncurrent liabilities | (38,834)
Transferred net assets | 398,095
DISH Network | EchoStar Corporation |
Carrying amount of net assets transferred from DISH Network |
Property and equipment, net | 349,243
Current liabilities | (3,479)
Noncurrent liabilities | (30,121)
Transferred net assets | 315,643
DISH Network | Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation ("HSSC") |
Carrying amount of net assets transferred from DISH Network |
Cash | 11,404
Property and equipment, net | 82,837
Current liabilities | (3,076)
Noncurrent liabilities | (8,713)
Transferred net assets | $ 82,452

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