Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	$ 714,552	$ 630,577	$ 712,024
Equipment leased to customers
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	290,081	371,292	444,928
Satellites
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	202,724	115,100	100,343
Buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	128,876	136,783	137,055
Intangible assets
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	$ 92,871	$ 7,402	$ 29,698