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Quarterly Financial Data (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 31, 2012
Satellite [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
A-12 Program [Member]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]                            
Benefit/(Charge) Related to Litigation Settlement                         $ 121 $ (406)
Income tax benefit recorded       $ 212   $ 145     $ 397          
Cash dividends declared, per share $ 0.73 $ 0.485 $ 0.44 $ 1.215 $ 0.97   $ 0.925 $ 0.88   $ 2.185 $ 1.805 $ 1.70