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Regulatory Authorizations
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
REGULATORY AUTHORIZATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORIZATIONS
The following table presents the components of our Regulatory authorizations, net:
Finite lived
CostAccumulated AmortizationTotalIndefinite livedTotal
Balance, December 31, 2018$46,787  $(16,790) $29,997  $400,042  $430,039  
Disposals—  —  —  (43) (43) 
Amortization expense—  (1,756) (1,756) —  (1,756) 
Foreign currency translation(294) 101  (193) —  (193) 
Balance, June 30, 2019$46,493  $(18,445) $28,048  $399,999  $428,047  
Balance, December 31, 2019$58,451  $(20,144) $38,307  $440,291  $478,598  
Amortization expense—  (2,134) (2,134) —  (2,134) 
Foreign currency translation(1,156) (51) (1,207) (794) (2,001) 
Balance, June 30, 2020$57,295  $(22,329) $34,966  $439,497  $474,463  
Weighted average useful life13 years
Finite Lived Assets

In November 2019, we were granted an S-Band spectrum license for terrestrial rights in Mexico for $7.9 million. The acquired asset is subject to amortization over a period of 15 years.

In November 2019, we also acquired Ka-band spectrum rights for $4.5 million, upon consummation of the Yahsat Brazil JV Transaction, which are subject to amortization over a period of 11 years.