Subsequent Events - BlueHalo (Details) - BlueHalo	Nov. 19, 2024 USD ($) director shares
Subsequent Events
Shares issued for business acquisition \| shares	18,548,698
Ownership interest acquired	39.50%
Percentage of transaction consideration seller members are entitled to receive	85.00%
Termination fees	$ 200,000,000
Total initial principal amount of the Acquisition Financing Facility	$ 700,000,000
Maturity period of Acquisition Financing Facility (in years)	2 years
Number of directors appointed \| director	2
Common Stock \| Director
Subsequent Events
Ownership interest acquired	20.00%
Common Stock \| Director \| Minimum
Subsequent Events
Ownership interest acquired	15.00%
Common Stock \| Director \| Maximum
Subsequent Events
Ownership interest acquired	20.00%
Common Stock \| Sponsor Member
Subsequent Events
Ownership interest acquired	26.20%

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