CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 23,273	$ (21,106)	$ (49,307)	$ (11,158)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(11,585)	(14,539)	(112,100)	(10,732)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities	27	8	(248)	3,299
Other	6,900	2,367	4,322	1,435
Amounts reclassified to net income (loss):
Realized losses (gains) on available-for-sale debt securities	(1)	0	(1)	(566)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(4,659)	(12,164)	(108,027)	(6,564)
Comprehensive income (loss)	18,614	(33,270)	(157,334)	(17,722)
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	4,098	2,797	29,667	1,359
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation	$ 22,712	$ (30,473)	$ (127,667)	$ (16,363)