Related Party Transactions - Dish Network - TerreStar Agreement (Details) - DISH Network - TerreStar Agreement	1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Related party transactions
Minimum termination notice period (days)	21 days
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement (days)	90 days

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