Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Decrease to Revenue	$ (747)	$ (470)	$ (965)	$ (782)
Increase to Loss from operations	$ (1,334)	$ (830)	$ (1,700)	$ (1,348)
Increase to Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (2.06)	$ (0.51)	$ (2.62)	$ (1.43)

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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