CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (21,106)	$ 16,502	$ (11,158)	$ 73,015
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(14,539)	(7,405)	(10,732)	(42,540)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and other	2,375	(120)	4,734	(105)
Amounts reclassified to net income (loss):
Realized gains on available-for-sale securities	0	(1)	(566)	(4)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(12,164)	(7,526)	(6,564)	(42,649)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(33,270)	8,976	(17,722)	30,366
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2,797)	(140)	(1,359)	(97)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation	$ (30,473)	$ 9,116	$ (16,363)	$ 30,463