CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 10,473	$ 35,015	$ 99,418	$ 112,587
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(38,114)	39,475	10,831	13,278
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	(66)	106	(633)	20
Other	0	2,009	0	(4,911)
Amounts reclassified to net income (loss):
Realized losses (gains) on available-for-sale debt securities	3	0	3	(7)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(38,177)	41,590	10,201	8,380
Comprehensive income (loss)	(27,704)	76,605	109,619	120,967
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	10,387	(6,060)	3,319	497
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation	$ (17,317)	$ 70,545	$ 112,938	$ 121,464