Restricted Cash	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
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Restricted Cash	Note 7. Restricted Cash Restricted cash principally consists of the remaining cash collateral for a performance bond required by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) in connection with the construction, launch and operation of the OG2 satellites that was authorized in the March 21, 2008 FCC Space License modification. Under the terms of the performance bond, the cash collateral will be reduced in increments of $1,000 upon completion of specified milestones. The Company certified completion of the fourth milestone and the FCC refunded the Company $1,000 in October 2014. Upon the launch of the remaining 11 OG2 satellites on December 21, 2015 and placement into operational service, the Company has satisfied the fifth milestone and expects to receive the final installment within the next twelve months. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2015, the remaining balance of restricted cash recorded as a current asset on the consolidated balance sheet is $1,000.

Note 7. Restricted Cash

Restricted cash principally consists of the remaining cash collateral for a performance bond required by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) in connection with the construction, launch and operation of the OG2 satellites that was authorized in the March 21, 2008 FCC Space License modification. Under the terms of the performance bond, the cash collateral will be reduced in increments of $1,000 upon completion of specified milestones. The Company certified completion of the fourth milestone and the FCC refunded the Company $1,000 in October 2014. Upon the launch of the remaining 11 OG2 satellites on December 21, 2015 and placement into operational service, the Company has satisfied the fifth milestone and expects to receive the final installment within the next twelve months. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2015, the remaining balance of restricted cash recorded as a current asset on the consolidated balance sheet is $1,000.