CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (14,843)	$ (5,060)	$ (72,580)	$ 9,948
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(20,153)	2,896	(100,515)	3,807
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities	3,091	4	(275)	3,291
Other	97	1,868	(2,578)	(932)
Amounts reclassified to net income (loss):
Realized losses (gains) on available-for-sale debt securities	0	(17)	0	(566)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(16,965)	4,751	(103,368)	5,600
Comprehensive income (loss)	(31,808)	(309)	(175,948)	15,548
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	5,804	(632)	25,569	(1,438)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation	$ (26,004)	$ (941)	$ (150,379)	$ 14,110