Organization and Business - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015 Satellite
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of assets operated communications and broadcasting equipment	29
Number of micro satellites owned	1

Number of assets operated communications and broadcasting equipment.

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