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Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share - (EPS Amounts for Basic and Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 12, 2024
Sep. 30, 2025
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2025
Sep. 30, 2024
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share          
Net income (loss)   $ (12,781,348) $ (143,801) $ (13,291,473) $ (459,634)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax   (152) (1,989) (1,476) (4,855)
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar   (12,781,196) (141,812) (13,289,997) (454,779)
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar - Diluted   $ (12,781,196) $ (141,812) $ (13,289,997) $ (454,779)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Class A and B common stock:          
Basic (in shares)   288,051 271,736 287,362 271,616
Diluted (in shares)   288,051 271,736 287,362 271,616
Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock:          
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to EchoStar (In dollar per share)   $ (44.37) $ (0.52) $ (46.25) $ (1.67)
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to EchoStar (in dollars per share)   $ (44.37) $ (0.52) $ (46.25) $ (1.67)
Class A common stock          
Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock:          
Stock issued 14,265,000        
3 7/8% Convertible Secured Notes due 2030          
Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock:          
Convertible notes converted into shares       59,000,000 33,000,000