Hughes Retail Group Tracking Stock (Details 3) (Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
Net amount credited to stockholders' equity
Transferred net assets	$ 398,095
Offering costs, net of tax	(2,912)
Deferred income taxes	(144,496)
Reallocation based on relative liquidation values	0
Net increase in stockholders' equity	250,687
EchoStar Stockholders
Net amount credited to stockholders' equity
Transferred net assets	315,643
Offering costs, net of tax	(2,302)
Deferred income taxes	(114,525)
Reallocation based on relative liquidation values	(35,300)
Net increase in stockholders' equity	163,516
Noncontrolling Interest
Net amount credited to stockholders' equity
Transferred net assets	82,452
Offering costs, net of tax	(610)
Deferred income taxes	(29,971)
Reallocation based on relative liquidation values	35,300
Net increase in stockholders' equity	$ 87,171