Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (12,223)	$ 1,444	$ (14,960)	$ 1,040
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(56)	(58)	(544)	(58)
Other comprehensive loss	(56)	(58)	(544)	(58)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(12,279)	1,386	(15,504)	982
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(21)	(47)	175	(75)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc.	$ (12,300)	$ 1,339	$ (15,329)	$ 907