CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net income	$ 12,030	$ 3,498
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	4,507	1,950
Unrealized gains on AFS securities and other	749	7,529
Recognition of previously unrealized gains on AFS securities in net income	(28)	(16,530)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	5,228	(7,051)
Comprehensive income (loss)	17,258	(3,553)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock	(324)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to other noncontrolling interests	534	62
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EchoStar	$ 17,048	$ (3,615)