Accounts Receivable

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Accounts Receivable [Abstract]

Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]

ccounts Receivable

Accounts receivable as of June 30, 2012, includes $116 of unbillable receivables on a long-term contract with LightSquared, LLC (LightSquared) related to the construction of two commercial satellites. One of the satellites has been delivered, and the other is substantially complete but remains in Boeing's possession. On May 14, 2012, LightSquared filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. We believe that our rights in the second satellite and related ground-segment assets are sufficient to protect the value of our receivables in the event LightSquared fails to make payments as contractually required or rejects its contract with us. As a result, we do not expect to incur any losses related to these receivables in connection with the LightSquared bankruptcy.