CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (74,252)	$ (38,633)	$ 393,489
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,845	(34,399)	16,413
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	2,571	(962)	(21,987)
Other	1,466	(1,910)	92
Amounts reclassified to net income (loss):
Foreign currency translation realized on impairment of long lived assets	0	32,136	0
Realized gains on available-for-sale securities	(592)	0	(2,758)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities	0	(278)	3,298
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	6,290	(5,413)	(4,942)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(67,962)	(44,046)	388,547
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	(8,007)	453	1,337
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation	$ (59,955)	$ (44,499)	$ 387,210