Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 02, 2014 Hughes Retail Group DISH Network [Member] Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction HSS	Mar. 31, 2014 Level 2	Dec. 31, 2013 Level 2
Principles of Consolidation
Percentage of economic interest held			28.11%
Amount of transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy	$ 0	$ 0
Fair value measurements
Orbital incentive obligations				$ 91.5	$ 48.4