Hughes Retail Group Tracking Stock (Details 2) (Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014
Carrying amount of net assets transferred from DISH Network
Transfered net assets	$ 398,095
DISH Network
Carrying amount of net assets transferred from DISH Network
Cash	11,404
Property and equipment, net	432,080
Current liabilities	(6,555)
Noncurrent liabilities	(38,834)
Transfered net assets	398,095
DISH Network \| Echostar
Carrying amount of net assets transferred from DISH Network
Property and equipment, net	349,243
Current liabilities	(3,479)
Noncurrent liabilities	(30,121)
Transfered net assets	315,643
DISH Network \| HSS
Carrying amount of net assets transferred from DISH Network
Cash	11,404
Property and equipment, net	82,837
Current liabilities	(3,076)
Noncurrent liabilities	(8,713)
Transfered net assets	$ 82,452

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