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Note Payable-Related Party	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Note Payable-Related Party	8. Note Payable - Related Party In connection with the acquisition of a majority interest in Satcom International Group plc in 2005, the Company recorded an indebtedness to OHB Technology A.G. (formerly known as OHB Teledata A.G.), a stockholder of the Company. At each of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the principal balance of the note payable was €1,138, with a carrying value of $1,332 at September 30, 2020 and $1,275 at December 31, 2019. The carrying value was based on the note’s estimated fair value at the time of acquisition. The difference between the carrying value and principal balance was being amortized to interest expense over the six-year estimated life, which ended on September 30, 2011. This note does not bear interest and has no fixed repayment term. Repayment of the note will be made from the distribution profits (as defined in the note agreement) of ORBCOMM Europe LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The note has been classified as long-term, as the Company does not expect any repayments to be required prior to September 30, 2021.

Note Payable-Related Party

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

8. Note Payable - Related Party

In connection with the acquisition of a majority interest in Satcom International Group plc in 2005, the Company recorded an indebtedness to OHB Technology A.G. (formerly known as OHB Teledata A.G.), a stockholder of the Company. At each of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the principal balance of the note payable was €1,138, with a carrying value of $1,332 at September 30, 2020 and $1,275 at December 31, 2019. The carrying value was based on the note’s estimated fair value at the time of acquisition. The difference between the carrying value and principal balance was being amortized to interest expense over the six-year estimated life, which ended on September 30, 2011. This note does not bear interest and has no fixed repayment term. Repayment of the note will be made from the distribution profits (as defined in the note agreement) of ORBCOMM Europe LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The note has been classified as long-term, as the Company does not expect any repayments to be required prior to September 30, 2021.