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Commitment and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2023 | Feb. 28, 2022 USD ($) satellite | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital expenditure reimbursement (as percent) | 95.00% |  |
Minimum |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of satellites acquired |  | 17 |
Maximum |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of satellites acquired |  | 26 |
Satellites |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Purchase obligation | $ |  | $ 327 | $ 327

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