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Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020
Revenue Recognition [Abstract] |  |
Development revenue and related costs | $ 0.0 | $ 0.3

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