Marketable Investment Securities, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Other Investments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Other investments, net:
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates	$ (66,397)	$ (1,475)	$ (69,183)	$ (3,478)
NagraStar
Other investments, net:
Ownership interest (as a percent)	50.00%		50.00%
Invidi Technologies Corporation
Other investments, net:
Ownership interest (as a percent)	35.00%		35.00%
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates	$ 63,000
TerreStar Solutions, Inc
Other investments, net:
Ownership interest (as a percent)	40.00%		40.00%
Deluxe/EchoStar LLC
Other investments, net:
Ownership interest (as a percent)	50.00%		50.00%
Broadband connectivity solutions
Other investments, net:
Ownership interest (as a percent)	20.00%		20.00%
Commercial paper | Maximum
Other investments, net:
Debt term of Maturity			365 days
Corporate securities | Maximum
Other investments, net:
Debt term of Maturity			18 months