Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Decrease to Revenue	$ (312)	$ (612)
Increase to Loss from operations	$ (518)	$ (1,130)
Decrease to Diluted EPS	$ (0.74)	$ (1.47)

Changes in estimated revenues recognized using a cumulative catch-up adjustment which recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a contract’s percent complete

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