PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Schedule of Depreciation and Capitalized Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Depreciation expense:
Total depreciation expense	$ 102,858	$ 120,436
Capitalized interest	11,771	10,382
Total Satellites
Depreciation expense:
Total depreciation expense	30,122	30,183
Satellites - owned
Depreciation expense:
Depreciation	24,104	24,196
Satellites - acquired under finance leases
Depreciation expense:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$ 6,018	$ 5,987