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Commitment and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	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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