CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (5,060)	$ 77,684	$ 9,948	$ 56,513
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,896	(43,727)	3,807	(35,135)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and other	1,872	547	2,359	15
Realized gains on available-for-sale securities	(17)	(3)	(566)	(3)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,751	(43,183)	5,600	(35,123)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(309)	34,501	15,548	21,390
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	632	(123)	1,438	43
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation	$ (941)	$ 34,624	$ 14,110	$ 21,347