10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

TQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

OR

£TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM                                TO                                 .

Commission file number: 333-179121

Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Colorado	45-0897865
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
100 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, Colorado	80112-5308
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 706-4000

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  x  No  £

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As of November 1, 2012, the Registrant’s outstanding common stock consisted of 1,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share.

The Registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instructions (H)(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form 10-Q with the reduced disclosure format.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements		i
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements	1
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2012 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2011	1
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)	3
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	4
Item 2.	Management’s Narrative Analysis of Results of Operations	33
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	*
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	40
PART II —OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	40
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	41
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	*
Item 3.	Defaults upon Senior Securities	*
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	None
Item 5.	Other Information	None
Item 6.	Exhibits	41
Signatures		42

*This item has been omitted pursuant to the reduced disclosure format as set forth in General Instructions (H)(2) of Form 10-Q

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

We make “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 throughout this report.  Whenever you read a statement that is not simply a statement of historical fact (such as when we describe what we “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect” or “anticipate” will occur and other similar statements), you must remember that our expectations may not be achieved, even though we believe they are reasonable.  We do not guarantee that any future transactions or events described herein will happen as described or that they will happen at all.  You should read this report completely and with the understanding that actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.  Whether actual events or results will conform with our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.  The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:

General Risks Affecting Our Business

·Our EchoStar Satellite Services segment currently derives a substantial portion of its revenue from DISH Network Corporation (“DISH Network”).  The loss of, or a significant reduction in, orders from, or a decrease in selling prices of transponder leasing, provision of digital broadcast services and/or other products or services to DISH Network would significantly reduce our revenue and adversely impact our results of operations.

·Economic weakness, including high unemployment and reduced consumer spending, may adversely affect our ability to grow or maintain our business.

·If we are unable to properly respond to technological changes, our business could be significantly harmed.

·Certain of our sales to DISH Network could be terminated or substantially curtailed on short notice, which would have a detrimental effect on us.

·We may be required to raise and refinance indebtedness during unfavorable market conditions.

·We may experience significant financial losses on our existing investments.

·We may pursue acquisitions and other strategic transactions to complement or expand our business, which may not be successful and we may lose up to the entire value of our investment in these acquisitions and transactions.

·We may not be aware of certain foreign government laws or regulations or changes to them which could have a significant adverse impact on our business.

·Our international sales and operations are subject to applicable laws relating to trade, export controls and foreign corrupt practices, the violation of which could adversely affect our operations.

·Our business depends on certain intellectual property rights and on not infringing the intellectual property rights of others.  The loss of or infringement of our intellectual property rights could have a significant adverse impact on our business.

·Any failure or inadequacy of our information technology infrastructure or those of our third-party service providers could harm our business.

·We are party to various lawsuits which, if adversely decided, could have a significant adverse impact on our business, particularly lawsuits regarding intellectual property.

·We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (“EchoStar”) and do not operate as an independent company.

·EchoStar has not been an independent company for a significant amount of time and it may be unable to make, on a timely or cost-effective basis, the changes necessary to operate as an independent company.

·We rely on key personnel and the loss of their services may negatively affect our businesses.

·We have substantial debt outstanding and may incur additional debt.

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Risks Affecting Our Business Segments

·We currently face competition from established competitors in the satellite service business and may face competition from others in the future.

·Our owned and leased satellites in orbit are subject to significant operational and environmental risks that could limit our ability to utilize these satellites.

·Our satellites have minimum design lives ranging from 12 to 15 years, but could fail or suffer reduced capacity before then.

·Our satellites under construction are subject to risks related to construction and launch that could limit our ability to utilize these satellites.

·Our business is subject to risks of adverse government regulation.

·Our business depends on Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) licenses that can expire or be revoked or modified and applications for FCC licenses that may not be granted.

·Our use of certain satellites is often dependent on satellite coordination agreements, which may be difficult to obtain.

·Our dependence on outside contractors could result in delays related to the design, manufacture and launch of our new satellites, which could in turn adversely affect our operating results.

·We generally do not have commercial insurance coverage on the satellites we use and could face significant impairment charges if one of our uninsured satellites fails.

·We currently have unused satellite capacity in our EchoStar Satellite Services segment, and our results of operations may be materially adversely affected if we are not able to lease more of this capacity to third parties.

·The enterprise network communications industry is highly competitive.  We may be unsuccessful in competing effectively against other terrestrial and satellite-based network providers in our enterprise groups.

·The consumer network communications market is highly competitive.  We may be unsuccessful in competing effectively against fiber, Digital Subscriber Line (“DSL”), cable service providers and other satellite broadband providers in the consumer market.

·We are dependent upon third-party providers for components, manufacturing, installation services, and customer support services, and our results of operations may be materially adversely affected if any of these third-party providers fail to appropriately deliver the contracted goods or services.

·The failure to adequately anticipate the need for transponder capacity or the inability to obtain transponder capacity for our Hughes segment could harm our results of operations.

·If our products contain defects, we could be subject to significant costs to correct such defects and our product and network service contracts could be delayed or cancelled, which could adversely affect our revenues.

·We may face difficulties in accurately assessing and collecting contributions towards the Universal Service Fund.

·Our foreign operations expose us to regulatory risks and restrictions not present in our domestic operations.

·Although we expect that the Hughes Acquisition (as defined below) will benefit us, those expected benefits may not occur because of the complexity of integration and other challenges.

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Other Risks

·We may have potential conflicts of interest with DISH Network due to EchoStar and DISH Network’s common ownership and management.

·We cannot assure you that there will not be deficiencies leading to material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.

·Our parent, EchoStar, is controlled by one principal stockholder who is our Chairman.

·We may face other risks described from time-to-time in periodic and current reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

All cautionary statements made herein should be read as being applicable to all forward-looking statements wherever they appear.  Investors should consider the risks described herein and should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.  We assume no responsibility for updating forward-looking information contained or incorporated by reference herein or in other reports we file with the SEC.

In this report, the words “HSS,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation and its subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.  “EchoStar” refers to EchoStar Corporation and its subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.  “DISH Network” refers to DISH Network Corporation and its subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

HUGHES SATELLITE SYSTEMS CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	As of
	September 30,			December 31,
	2012			2011
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	140,419		$	125,003
Marketable investment securities	85,350			261,082
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $14,033 and $16,769, respectively	194,932			171,917
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of zero	52,480			33,128
Advances to affiliates, net	6,543			4,217
Inventory	58,261			47,558
Deferred tax assets	21,160			21,222
Other current assets	51,655			52,917
Total current assets	610,800			717,044
Noncurrent Assets:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	25,889			23,540
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,489,118 and $1,281,930, respectively	2,130,819			2,021,905
Orbital rights, net	561,575			465,658
Goodwill	504,173			516,198
Other intangible assets, net	291,046			341,207
Other investment securities	27,801			22,466
Other noncurrent assets, net	156,041			140,819
Total noncurrent assets	3,697,344			3,531,793
Total assets	$	4,308,144		$	4,248,837
Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity (Deficit)
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	$	123,670		$	141,933
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	3,172			10,100
Advances from affiliates, net	65,864			—
Deferred revenue and other	39,570			50,568
Accrued interest	41,585			6,348
Accrued expenses and other	118,282			118,643
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	62,117			63,411
Total current liabilities	454,260			391,003
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,431,285			2,464,044
Deferred tax liabilities	276,754			290,287
Advances from affiliates	8,033			—
Long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities	50,994			26,773
Total noncurrent liabilities	2,767,066			2,781,104
Total liabilities	3,221,326			3,172,107
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)
Shareholder’s Equity (Deficit):
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, 1,000 shares issued and outstanding	—			—
Additional paid-in capital	1,100,097			1,099,506
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(13,592		)	(7,914		)
Accumulated earnings (deficit)	(8,730		)	(23,972		)
Total HSS shareholder’s equity (deficit)	1,077,775			1,067,620
Noncontrolling interests	9,043			9,110
Total shareholder’s equity (deficit)	1,086,818			1,076,730
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity (deficit)	$	4,308,144		$	4,248,837

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	230,937		$	243,569		$	702,068		$	331,775
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	51,654			54,526			163,478			160,554
Equipment revenue	68,183			58,257			185,444			83,444
Total revenue	350,774			356,352			1,050,990			575,773
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales - services and other	118,625			125,380			356,901			185,277
Cost of sales - equipment	61,379			48,729			160,262			68,541
Selling, general and administrative expenses	54,125			64,123			165,963			86,123
Research and development expenses	5,255			5,610			15,417			6,906
Depreciation and amortization (Notes 6 and 7)	85,298			101,048			259,423			163,976
Total costs and expenses	324,682			344,890			957,966			510,823
Operating income (loss)	26,092			11,462			93,024			64,950
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income	373			1,538			1,921			1,823
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(34,138		)	(33,791		)	(109,660		)	(50,904		)
Hughes Acquisition costs	7			(730		)	—			(35,230		)
Other, net	23,103			336			29,252			9,703
Total other income (expense)	(10,655		)	(32,647		)	(78,487		)	(74,608		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	15,437			(21,185		)	14,537			(9,658		)
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(62		)	9,134			101			1,697
Net income (loss)	15,375			(12,051		)	14,638			(7,961		)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(285		)	270			(604		)	357
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	15,660		$	(12,321	)	$	15,242		$	(8,318	)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	15,375		$	(12,051	)	$	14,638		$	(7,961	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,208			(6,968		)	(3,143		)	(7,330		)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	284			1,955			10,988			950
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities included in net income (loss)	(13,154		)	—			(13,154		)	—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(11,662		)	(5,013		)	(5,309		)	(6,380		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,713			(17,064		)	9,329			(14,341		)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	192			(368		)	(235		)	(635		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	3,521		$	(16,696	)	$	9,564		$	(13,706	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	14,638		$	(7,961	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	259,423			163,976
Equity in losses (earnings) of affiliates	(4,381		)	(1,500		)
Amortization of debt issuance costs	3,721			1,561
Non-cash, stock-based compensation	591			284
Deferred tax expense (benefit)	(7,270		)	2,431
Other, net	(22,973		)	(14,296		)
Change in noncurrent assets	(5,884		)	(4,260		)
Changes in current assets and current liabilities, net	(32,202		)	38,229
Net cash flows from operating activities	205,663			178,464
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(70,235		)	(213,815		)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	246,976			424,808
Purchases of property and equipment	(301,108		)	(184,993		)
Acquisition of orbital rights	(82,477		)	—
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net of cash acquired of $98,900	—			(2,075,613		)
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	(2,349		)	2,046
Other, net	(8,036		)	(5,221		)
Net cash flows from investing activities	(217,229		)	(2,052,788		)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(46,263		)	(40,952		)
Debt issuance costs	(229		)	(57,597		)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	449			2,000,000
Contributions from parent	—			166,379
Advances from affiliates	73,711			—
Other	(764		)	(155		)
Net cash flows from financing activities	26,904			2,067,675
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	78			755
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	15,416			194,106
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	125,003			106
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	$	140,419		$	194,212
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest (including capitalized interest)	$	110,057		$	30,206
Capitalized interest	$	39,371		$	27,638
Cash received for interest	$	5,702		$	1,390
Cash paid to EchoStar for income taxes	$	1,007		$	203
Cash paid for income taxes	$	6,973		$	2,253
Satellites and other assets financed under capital lease obligations	$	24,355		$	25,788
In-orbit incentive obiligation for EchoStar XVII	$	24,950		$	—
Reduction of capital lease obligations for AMC-16	$	12,599		$	6,616
Marketable investment securities included in capital contributions	$	—		$	442,473
Changes in capital expenditures included in accounts payable	$	(33,277	)	$	14,423
Orbital rights obligation included in accrued liabilities	$	16,000		$	—

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1.Organization and Business Activities

Principal Business

Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation, (together with its subsidiaries, “HSS,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and/or “our”) is a holding company and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (“EchoStar”).  We were formed as a Colorado corporation in March 2011 to facilitate the acquisition (the “Hughes Acquisition”) of Hughes Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Hughes Communications”) and related financing transactions.  In connection with our formation, EchoStar contributed the assets and liabilities of its satellite services business, including its principal operating subsidiary of its satellite services business, EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C., to us.  As a result, our historical financial statements, prior to June 9, 2011, reflect the historical consolidated financial position and operating results of EchoStar’s satellite services business.

Following the Hughes Acquisition, we operate two primary business segments:

·EchoStar Satellite Services— which uses 9 of our 11 owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) licenses to lease capacity on a full-time and occasional-use basis primarily to DISH Network, and secondarily to Dish Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“Dish Mexico”), United States government service providers, state agencies, Internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers and private enterprise customers.

·Hughes — which provides satellite broadband Internet access to North American consumers and broadband network services and systems to the domestic and international enterprise markets.  The Hughes segment also provides managed services to large enterprises and networking systems solutions to customers for mobile satellite and wireless backhaul systems.  Hughes became a new segment as a result of the Hughes Acquisition and the operating results of Hughes Communications are included in our results effective June 9, 2011.  See Note 9 for further discussion of the Hughes Acquisition.

Effective January 1, 2008, DISH Network completed its distribution to EchoStar (the “Spin-off”) of its digital set-top box business and certain infrastructure and other assets, including certain of its satellites, uplink and satellite transmission assets, real estate and other assets and related liabilities.  Since the Spin-off, EchoStar and DISH Network have operated as separate publicly-traded companies, and neither entity has any ownership interest in the other.  However, a substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of both companies is owned beneficially by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman, or by certain trusts established by Mr. Ergen for the benefit of his family.

Note 2.Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying (a) condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2011, which has been derived from our audited financial statements, and (b) unaudited interim condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information.  Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required for complete financial statements prepared under GAAP.  In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Our results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.  For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.  Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—Continued

(Unaudited)

Our operating results for the period presented prior to March 2011 are presented on a combined basis and reflect the historical results of operations and cash flows of certain entities included in the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of EchoStar that principally represented its satellite services business.  The financial statements for all periods are labeled as condensed consolidated financial statements.  Our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 include the operating results of Hughes Communications after June 8, 2011, the date of the Hughes Acquisition.

Principles of Consolidation

We consolidate all majority owned subsidiaries, investments in entities in which we have controlling influence and variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary.  Non-majority owned investments are accounted for using the equity method when we have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of the investee.  When we do not have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of an investee, the cost method is used.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense for each reporting period.  Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, deferred revenue and deferred subscriber acquisition cost amortization periods, percentage-of-completion related to revenue recognition, allowances for doubtful accounts, allowances for sales returns/rebates, warranty obligations, self-insurance obligations, deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, loss contingencies, fair value of financial instruments, fair value of options granted under EchoStar’s stock-based compensation plans, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, capital leases, asset impairments, useful lives of property, equipment and intangible assets, and royalty obligations.  Weakened economic conditions may increase the inherent uncertainty in the estimates and assumptions indicated above.  We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results may differ from previously estimated amounts, and such differences may be material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.  Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected prospectively in the period they occur.

Fair Value Measurements

We determine fair value based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  Market or observable inputs are the preferred source of values, followed by unobservable inputs or assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs.  We apply the following hierarchy in determining fair value:

·Level 1, defined as observable inputs being quoted prices in active markets for identical assets;

·Level 2, defined as observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—Continued

(Unaudited)

·Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other participants therefore requiring assumptions based on the best information available.

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents, current marketable investment securities, trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, and accrued liabilities were equal to or approximated fair value due to their short-term nature or proximity to current market rates.

Fair values for our publicly traded debt securities are based on quoted market prices.  The fair value of our private debt and orbital incentive obligations is estimated at their carrying value based on current rates (Level 2).  See Note 8 for the fair value of our long-term debt.  As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the fair values of our orbital incentive obligations, based on measurements categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, approximated their carrying values of $30 million and $6 million, respectively.

We use fair value measurements from time-to-time in connection with impairment testing and the assignment of purchase consideration to assets and liabilities of acquired companies.  Those fair value measurements typically include significant unobservable inputs and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Note 3.Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects

We have not recognized any tax effects on foreign currency translation adjustments because they are not expected to result in future taxable income or deductions.  We have not recognized any tax effects on unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities to the extent the gains or losses would affect the amount of existing capital loss carryforwards for which the related deferred tax asset has been fully offset by a valuation allowance.

Note 4.Marketable Investment Securities and Other Investment Securities

Our marketable investment securities and other investment securities consisted of the following:

	As of
	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Marketable investment securities—current:
VRDNs	$	7,415	$	61,795
Strategic	—		6,426
Other	77,935		192,861
Total marketable investment securities—current	85,350		261,082
Other investment securities—noncurrent:
Cost method	15,557		15,557
Equity method	12,244		6,909
Total other investment securities—noncurrent	27,801		22,466
Total marketable and other investment securities	$	113,151	$	283,548

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—Continued

(Unaudited)

Marketable Investment Securities

Our marketable investment securities portfolio consists of various debt and equity instruments, all of which are classified as available-for-sale.

Variable rate demand notes (“VRDNs”)

VRDNs are long-term floating rate municipal bonds with embedded put options that allow the bondholder to sell the security at par plus accrued interest.  All of the put options are secured by a pledged liquidity source.  Our VRDN portfolio is comprised of investments in municipalities and corporations, which are backed by financial institutions or other highly rated companies that serve as the pledged liquidity source.  While they are classified as marketable investment securities, the put option allows VRDNs to be liquidated generally on a same day or on a five business day settlement basis.

Strategic

From time to time, we may acquire strategic investments in marketable equity securities.  As of December 31, 2011, our strategic investment portfolio consisted of shares of common stock of a single public company issuer with a carrying amount (at fair value) of $6.4 million with a cost basis of $3.2 million.  As a result of a merger agreement associated with the issuer of the equity securities, we received $16.2 million in August 2012 in exchange for our ownership of the shares of common stock. As a result, we recognized a $13 million of gain on sale of our investment in “Other, net” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.  As of September 30, 2012, we held no strategic marketable investment securities.

Other

Our other current marketable investment securities portfolio includes investments in various debt instruments, including corporate and government bonds.

Other Investment Securities—Noncurrent

We have two strategic investments in equity securities of certain privately held companies that are accounted for using the equity or the cost method of accounting.  Our ability to realize value from our strategic investments in companies that are not publicly traded depends on the success of those companies’ businesses and their ability to obtain sufficient capital to execute their business plans.  Because private markets are not as liquid as public markets, there is also increased risk that we will not be able to sell these investments, or that when we desire to sell them we will not be able to obtain fair value for them.

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Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities

The components of our available-for-sale investments are summarized in the table below.

	As of
	September 30, 2012									December 31, 2011
	Marketable									Marketable
	Investment		Unrealized							Investment		Unrealized
	Securities		Gains		Losses			Net		Securities		Gains		Losses			Net
	(In thousands)
Debt securities:
VRDNs	$	7,415	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	61,795	$	—	$	—		$	—
Other	77,935		99		(43		)	56		192,861		68		(1,100		)	(1,032		)
Equity security - strategic	—		—		—			—		6,426		3,254		—			3,254
Total marketable investment securities	$	85,350	$	99	$	(43	)	$	56	$	261,082	$	3,322	$	(1,100	)	$	2,222

As of September 30, 2012, we had debt securities of $79 million with contractual maturities of one year or less and $6 million with contractual maturities greater than one year.  We may realize proceeds from certain investments prior to contractual maturity as a result of our ability to sell these securities prior to their contractual maturity.

Marketable Investment Securities in a Loss Position

The following table reflects the length of time that our available-for-sale debt securities have been in an unrealized loss position. We do not intend to sell these debt securities before they recover, and it is more likely than not that we will hold these debt securities until they recover or mature. In addition, we are not aware of any specific factors indicating that the underlying issuers of these debt securities would not be able to pay interest as it becomes due or repay the principal at maturity. Therefore, we believe that these changes in the estimated fair values of these debt securities are primarily related to temporary market fluctuations.

	As of
	September 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses
	(In thousands)
Less than 12 months	$	16,602	$	(32	)	$	154,891	$	(1,100	)
12 months or more	13,239		(11		)	—		—
Total	$	29,841	$	(43	)	$	154,891	$	(1,100	)

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Fair Value Measurements

Our current marketable investment securities were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as summarized in the table below.  As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we did not have investments that were categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

	As of
	September 30, 2012						December 31, 2011
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2
	(In thousands)
Cash equivalents	$	80,804	$	1	$	80,803	$	71,940	$	110	$	71,830
Debt securities:
VRDNs	7,415		—		7,415		61,795		—		61,795
Other (including restricted)	77,935		—		77,935		192,861		—		192,861
Equity securities - strategic	—		—		—		6,426		6,426		—
Total marketable investment securities	$	85,350	$	—	$	85,350	$	261,082	$	6,426	$	254,656

Note 5.Inventory

Our inventory consisted of the following:

	As of
	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Finished goods	$	39,442	$	33,574
Work-in process	10,081		7,315
Raw materials	8,738		6,669
Total inventory	$	58,261	$	47,558

Note 6.Property and Equipment

Depreciation and amortization expense consisted of the following:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Satellites	$	35,442	$	29,455	$	109,560	$	77,015
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	31,248		31,474		94,472		40,678
Amortization of intangible assets and other	17,456		38,990		51,944		44,932
Buildings and improvements	1,152		1,129		3,447		1,351
Total depreciation and amortization	$	85,298	$	101,048	$	259,423	$	163,976

As a result of an accelerated amortization method used for certain of our intangible assets acquired in the Hughes Acquisition, higher amortization expense was recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2012.  The increase in our depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 was due to depreciation expense recognized on assets acquired in June 2011 in connection with the Hughes Acquisition.

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Depreciation and amortization expense is reported separately from cost of sales and other expense categories included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Satellites

As of September 30, 2012, we utilized 10 of our 11 owned and leased satellites in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator, including the SPACEWAY 3 satellite, which was added to our satellite fleet as a result of the Hughes Acquisition in 2011, and the recently launched EchoStar XVII satellite in July 2012.  Four of these satellites are accounted for as capital leases and are depreciated over the terms of the satellite service agreements.  Beginning October 2012, we introduced HughesNet Gen4 broadband Internet services to our customers in North America on the EchoStar XVII satellite.  We depreciate our owned satellites on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each satellite.

In addition, we also own EchoStar XVI, which is currently under construction and is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2012.

EchoStar XVII Orbital Incentives Obligation

Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the construction agreement for EchoStar XVII, we are obligated to commence payment of in-orbit incentives totalling $25 million (the “Orbital incentive”) upon the completion of the in-orbit testing, which occurred in September 2012. In addition, we are required to make interest payments on the Orbital incentive, at an annual rate of 10%, of approximately $33 million. The Orbital incentive payments, including interest, are required to be paid quarterly over a 15-year period, subject to prepayment at our option; however, these payments are subject to reduction in the event of future satellite failures.  As of September 30, 2012, the Orbital incentive was capitalized in “Property and equipment, net” and included in “Long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Satellite Anomalies

Certain of our satellites have experienced anomalies, some of which have had a significant adverse impact on their remaining useful life and/or commercial operation.  There can be no assurance that future anomalies will not further impact the remaining useful life and commercial operation of any of the satellites in our fleet.  See “Long-Lived Satellite Assets” below for further discussion of evaluation of impairment.  In addition, there can be no assurance that we can recover critical transmission capacity in the event one or more of our in-orbit satellites were to fail.  We generally do not carry in-orbit insurance on any of our satellites, other than SPACEWAY 3, EchoStar XVI and EchoStar XVII, and therefore, we bear the risk of any uninsured in-orbit failures.  However, pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing certain portions of our indebtedness, we are required, subject to certain limitations on coverage, to maintain launch insurance for EchoStar XVI and to maintain in-orbit insurance for EchoStar XVI, EchoStar XVII and SPACEWAY 3.  Satellite anomalies with respect to certain of our satellites are discussed below.

Owned Satellites

EchoStar III.  EchoStar III, which is currently an in-orbit spare, was designed to meet a minimum 12-year useful life.  During the first quarter of 2012, EchoStar III experienced a solar array anomaly which did not impact commercial operation of the satellite; however, there can be no assurance that future anomalies will not impact its commercial operation.  EchoStar III was fully depreciated in 2009.

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EchoStar VI.  EchoStar VI was designed to meet a minimum 12-year useful life.  Prior to 2012, this satellite experienced solar array anomalies and the loss of traveling wave tube amplifiers (“TWTAs”) that did not reduce its useful life; however, the solar array anomalies impacted the commercial operation of the satellite.  During the first quarter of 2012, we determined that EchoStar VI experienced the loss of two additional TWTAs increasing the total number of TWTAs lost on the satellite to five.  During the second quarter of 2012, EchoStar VI lost an additional solar array string reducing the total power available for use by the spacecraft.  The recent losses of TWTAs and the solar array string did not reduce the estimated useful life of the satellite and did not impact the current commercial operation of the satellite; however, there can be no assurance that future anomalies will not reduce its useful life or impact its commercial operation.  EchoStar VI was fully depreciated in August 2012.

EchoStar XII.  Prior to 2012, EchoStar XII experienced anomalies resulting in the loss of electrical power available from its solar arrays.  During September 2012 and November 2012, EchoStar XII experienced additional solar array anomalies, which could further reduce the electrical power available to operate EchoStar XII.  An investigation of the anomalies is continuing.  We currently operate EchoStar XII in spot beam mode.  If we continue to operate the satellite in the spot beam mode, as a result of this loss of electrical power, we are still able to maintain our current operational requirements.  Additional solar array anomalies are likely to continue to degrade operational capability in all of the possible modes.  Since the number of useable transponders on EchoStar XII depends on, among other things, whether EchoStar XII is operated in CONUS, spot beam, or hybrid CONUS/spot beam mode, we are unable to determine at this time the actual number of transponders that will be available at any given time or how many transponders can be used during the remaining estimated life of the satellite.  Additionally, there can be no assurance that future anomalies will not cause further losses, which could impact the remaining useful life or commercial operation of EchoStar XII.

Leased Satellites

EchoStar I.  During 2009, we entered into a satellite capacity agreement pursuant to which we leased certain satellite capacity from DISH Network on EchoStar I.  During the first quarter of 2012, EchoStar I experienced a communications receiver anomaly, which had no impact on the commercial operation of the satellite. Effective July 1, 2012, we and DISH Network mutually agreed to terminate this satellite capacity agreement.

AMC-16.  In February 2012 and April 2012, AMC-16 experienced two solar-power anomalies, causing a partial power loss that reduced its capacity.  Pursuant to the governing satellite services agreement, we are entitled to a reduction of our monthly recurring payment in the event of a partial loss of satellite capacity.  In connection with the February 2012 anomaly, we reduced our capital lease obligation and recognized a corresponding gain of $5 million in the second quarter of 2012.  In connection with the April 2012 anomaly, we reduced our capital lease obligation and recognized a corresponding gain of approximately $8 million in the third quarter of 2012.  The gains were recorded in “Other, net” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).  There can be no assurance that these anomalies or any future anomalies will not reduce its useful life or further impact its commercial operations.

Long-Lived Satellite Assets

We evaluate our satellites for impairment and test for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable.  This evaluation is performed at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities.  Certain of the anomalies discussed above, and previously disclosed, may be considered to represent a significant adverse change in the physical condition of a particular satellite.  However, based on the redundancy designed within each satellite, these anomalies are not considered to be significant events that would require a test of recoverability because the projected cash flows have not been significantly affected by these anomalies.

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Note 7.Goodwill, Orbital Rights and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Goodwill was recognized in connection with the Hughes Acquisition and has been assigned to reporting units of our Hughes segment.  In connection with our final purchase price allocation of the Hughes Acquisition, we made adjustments to increase deferred tax assets with a corresponding adjustment to goodwill in 2012 as summarized in the table below:

	Amount
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	516,198
Adjustments	(12,025		)
Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	504,173

We performed step one of our annual two-step test of impairment of such goodwill as of April 1, 2012.  Step one involves a comparison of the estimated fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill.  We estimated fair value of the reporting units using discounted cash flow techniques, which included significant assumptions about prospective financial information, terminal value and discount rates.  Based on this quantitative test, we determined that the estimated fair values of the Hughes reporting units were in excess of the corresponding carrying amounts, including goodwill.  Accordingly, we concluded that goodwill assigned to the Hughes segment was not impaired and it was not necessary to perform step two of the two-step goodwill impairment test.

Orbital Rights

Orbital rights consisted of the following:

	As of
	September 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Cost		Accumulated			Cost		Accumulated
	Basis		Amortization			Basis		Amortization
			(In thousands)
Indefinite lives	$	491,658	$	—		$	465,658	$	—
Definite lives	71,506		(1,589		)	—		—
Total orbital rights	$	563,164	$	(1,589	)	$	465,658	$	—

Most of our orbital rights have indefinite useful lives due to their non-depleting nature.  In May 2012, we acquired the right to use the 45 degree west longitude orbital location from ANATEL, the Brazilian communications regulatory authority (the “Brazil authorization”).  The Brazil authorization is amortized on a straight-line basis over the license term of 15 years.

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Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets, which are subject to amortization, consisted of the following:

	As of
	September 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Cost		Accumulated			Cost		Accumulated
	Basis		Amortization			Basis		Amortization
			(In thousands)
Customer relationships	$	270,300	$	(80,855	)	$	270,300	$	(52,556	)
Contract-based	64,800		(34,040		)	64,800		(20,602		)
Technology-based	51,417		(11,434		)	51,417		(5,007		)
Trademark portfolio	29,700		(1,980		)	29,700		(866		)
Favorable leases	4,707		(1,569		)	4,707		(686		)
Total	$	420,924	$	(129,878	)	$	420,924	$	(79,717	)

These intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over periods primarily ranging from approximately one to twenty years or in relation to the estimated cash flows over the life of the intangible asset.  Amortization expense, including the Brazil authorization, was $17 million and $52 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, and was $39 million and $45 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

Future Amortization

Estimated future amortization of our intangible assets, including the Brazil authorization, as of September 30, 2012 is as follows:

For the Years Ending December 31,	Amount
	(In thousands)
2012 (remaining three months)	$	17,324
2013	49,488
2014	59,284
2015	49,227
2016	40,441
Thereafter	145,199
Total	$	360,963

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Note 8.Debt

Fair Value

The following table summarizes the carrying and fair values of our debt:

	As of
	September 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Carrying				Carrying
	Value		Fair Value		Value		Fair Value
			(In thousands)
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019	$	1,100,000	$	1,193,500	$	1,100,000	$	1,138,500
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021	900,000		1,003,500		900,000		936,000
Other	501		501		858		858
Subtotal	2,000,501		$	2,197,501	2,000,858		$	2,075,358
Capital lease obligations (1)	492,901				526,597
Total debt and capital lease obligations	$	2,493,402			$	2,527,455

(1) Disclosure regarding fair value of capital leases is not required.

We estimated the fair value of our publicly traded long-term debt using market prices in less active markets (Level 2).

Note 9.Hughes Acquisition

On June 8, 2011, EchoStar completed the Hughes Acquisition, pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger (the “Hughes Agreement”) by and between EchoStar, certain of its subsidiaries, including EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C. and Hughes Communications, Inc. Pursuant to the Hughes Agreement, 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock and vested stock options of Hughes Communications, Inc. were converted into the right to receive $60.70 (minus any applicable exercise price) in cash and substantially all of the outstanding debt of Hughes Communications, Inc. was repaid.  In addition, each share of unvested restricted stock and unvested stock option of Hughes Communications, Inc. was converted into the right to receive $60.70 (minus any applicable exercise price) in cash on the vesting date of the stock award.

A summary of the purchase price and opening balance sheet for the Hughes Acquisition at the June 8, 2011 acquisition date is presented in the following table.  The opening balance sheet presented below reflects our final purchase price allocation.

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	Amount
	(In thousands)
Cash	$	98,900
Marketable investment securities	22,148
Other current assets	282,471
Property and equipment	930,426
Other intangibles assets	420,907
Goodwill (non-deductible)	504,173
Orbital rights	400,000
Other noncurrent assets	61,463
Current liabilities	(293,029		)
Deferred tax liabilities	(220,928		)
Long-term liabilities	(22,239		)
Noncontrolling interests	(9,679		)
Total purchase price	$	2,174,613

Our unaudited pro forma revenue and net income were $356 million and $10 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  Our unaudited pro forma revenue and net loss were $1 billion and $9 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  Our pro forma information gives effect to the Hughes Acquisition as if it occurred on January 1, 2010.  These pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have occurred if the Hughes Acquisition had occurred on such date and should not be used as a predictive measure of our future financial position, results of operations or liquidity.  The pro forma adjustments are based on currently available information and certain assumptions that we believe are reasonable.

Effective June 9, 2011, revenue and expenses associated with the Hughes Acquisition are included within the Hughes segment in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Note 10.Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

EchoStar XVI.  During November 2009, we entered into a contract for the construction of EchoStar XVI, a direct broadcast satellite (“DBS”), which is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2012 and will operate at the 61.5 degree west longitude orbital location.  DISH Network has agreed to lease all of the capacity on this satellite from us for a portion of its useful life.  As of September 30, 2012, the remaining obligation related to EchoStar XVI was approximately $42.9 million, which includes the launch contract, launch insurance and one year of in-orbit insurance.

EchoStar XVII.  We successfully launched EchoStar XVII in July 2012 and introduced HughesNet Gen4 broadband Internet services to our customers in North America in October 2012.  Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the construction agreement for EchoStar XVII, we are obligated to commence payment of in-orbit incentives totalling $25 million plus interest at an annual rate of 10% of approximately $33 million.  The Orbital incentive payments, including interest, are required to be paid quarterly over a 15-year period, subject to prepayment at our option; however, these payments are subject to reduction in the event of future satellite failures.  In addition, as of September 30, 2012, we had other remaining obligations of $28.3 million related to the construction and launch of EchoStar XVII.

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Contingencies

Separation Agreement

In connection with the Spin-off, EchoStar entered into a separation agreement with DISH Network that provides, among other things, for the division of certain liabilities, including liabilities resulting from litigation.  Under the terms of the separation agreement, EchoStar has assumed certain liabilities that relate to its business including certain designated liabilities for acts or omissions that occurred prior to the Spin-off.  Certain specific provisions govern intellectual property related claims under which, generally, EchoStar will only be liable for its acts or omissions following the Spin-off and DISH Network will indemnify EchoStar for any liabilities or damages resulting from intellectual property claims relating to the period prior to the Spin-off as well as DISH Network’s acts or omissions following the Spin-off.

Litigation

We are involved in a number of legal proceedings (including those described below) concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of our business activities.  Many of these proceedings are at preliminary stages, and many of these proceedings seek an indeterminate amount of damages.  We regularly evaluate the status of the legal proceedings in which we are involved to assess whether a loss is probable or there is a reasonable possibility that a loss or an additional loss may have been incurred and to determine if accruals are appropriate.  If accruals are not appropriate, we further evaluate each legal proceeding to assess whether an estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss can be made.

For certain cases described below, management is unable to provide a meaningful estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss because, among other reasons, (i) the proceedings are in various stages; (ii) damages have not been sought; (iii) damages are unsupported and/or exaggerated; (iv) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending appeals or motions; (v) there are significant factual issues to be resolved; and/or (vi) there are novel legal issues or unsettled legal theories to be presented or a large number of parties (as with many patent-related cases).  For these cases, however, management does not believe, based on currently available information, that the outcomes of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, though the outcomes could be material to our operating results for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period.

E-Contact Technologies, LLC

On February 22, 2012, E-Contact Technologies, LLC (“E-Contact”) filed suit against two of our subsidiaries, Hughes Communications, Inc. and Hughes Network Systems, LLC, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 5,347,579, which is entitled “Personal Computer Diary.”  E-Contact appears to assert that some portion of HughesNet email services infringe that patent.  HughesNet email services are provided by a third-party service provider, who has assumed indemnification obligations for the case.  On May 31, 2012, E-Contact filed a first amended complaint.  The amended complaint removed the original complaint’s requests for a finding of willfulness and entry of an injunction.

We, along with the third-party service provider, intend to vigorously defend this case. In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe the asserted patent, we may be subject to substantial damages.  We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.

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Semiconductor Ideas to the Market BV

On March 16, 2012, Semiconductor Ideas to the Market BV (“ITOM”) filed suit against our subsidiary Hughes Network Systems, LLC, as well as Texas Instruments, Inc., Qualcomm, Inc., Broadcom Corp., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, Dell Inc., Apple Inc., Ford Motor Company, Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., Hughes Telematics, Inc., Motorola Mobility, Inc., Motorola Solutions, Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., and Philips Consumer Lifestyle International B.V.  The suit was brought in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 7,299,018 which is entitled “Receiver comprising a digitally controlled capacitor bank” and United States Patent No. 7,072,614 which is entitled “Communication device.” ITOM alleged infringement through use of various third-party chipsets in unspecified products and/or systems.  A joint motion to dismiss Hughes Network Systems, LLC was granted on July 13, 2012.

Note 11.Segment Reporting

Operating segments are components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision-maker(s) of an enterprise.  Total assets by segment have not been specified because the information is not provided to our chief operating decision-maker on a regular basis.  Under this definition, we operate two primary business segments.

·EchoStar Satellite Services— which uses 9 of our 11 owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related FCC licenses to lease capacity on a full-time and occasional-use basis primarily to DISH Network, and secondarily to Dish Mexico, United States government service providers, state agencies, Internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers and private enterprise customers.

·Hughes — which provides satellite broadband Internet access to North American consumers and broadband network services and systems to the domestic and international enterprise markets.  The Hughes segment also provides managed services to large enterprises and networking systems solutions to customers for mobile satellite and wireless backhaul systems.  Hughes became a new segment as a result of the Hughes Acquisition and the operating results of Hughes Communications are included in our results effective June 9, 2011.  See Note 9 for further discussion of the Hughes Acquisition.

The “All Other and Eliminations” category consists of revenue and net income (loss) attributable to HSS from other operations including our corporate investment portfolio for which segment disclosure requirements do not apply.  In addition, this category includes interest expense related to our 6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 and our 7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021 (collectively, the “Notes”), net of capitalized interest.  Transactions between segments were not significant.

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The following table reports our operating segment results and reconciles earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) to reported “Net income (loss) attributable to HSS” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss):

	EchoStar Satellite Services			Hughes			All Other and Eliminations			Consolidated Total
	(In thousands)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
Total revenue	$	65,682		$	285,974		$	(882	)	$	350,774
EBITDA (1)	$	57,065		$	75,633		$	2,087		$	134,785
Interest income	(57		)	89			341			373
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(12,569		)	(110		)	(21,459		)	(34,138		)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	(6,242		)	(7,896		)	14,076			(62		)
Depreciation and amortization	(29,838		)	(55,460		)	—			(85,298		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	8,359		$	12,256		$	(4,955	)	$	15,660
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
Total revenue	$	68,491		$	287,861		$	—		$	356,352
EBITDA (1)	$	44,371		$	67,294		$	181		$	111,846
Interest income	—			789			749			1,538
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(9,781		)	(685		)	(23,325		)	(33,791		)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	7,694			1,440			—			9,134
Depreciation and amortization	(23,686		)	(77,362		)	—			(101,048		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	18,598		$	(8,524	)	$	(22,395	)	$	(12,321	)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Total revenue	$	210,703		$	843,017		$	(2,730	)	$	1,050,990
EBITDA (1)	$	162,737		$	215,059		$	4,507		$	382,303
Interest income	(35		)	312			1,644			1,921
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(39,603		)	(325		)	(69,732		)	(109,660		)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	(11,601		)	(18,598		)	30,300			101
Depreciation and amortization	(92,716		)	(166,707		)	—			(259,423		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	18,782		$	29,741		$	(33,281	)	$	15,242
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
Total revenue	$	205,989		$	369,784		$	—		$	575,773
EBITDA (1)	$	149,255		$	87,527		$	(33,740	)	$	203,042
Interest income	38			789			996			1,823
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(29,583		)	(687		)	(20,634		)	(50,904		)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	(5,799		)	(171		)	7,667			1,697
Depreciation and amortization	(70,581		)	(93,395		)	—			(163,976		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	43,330		$	(5,937	)	$	(45,711	)	$	(8,318	)

(1)EBITDA is not a measure determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for operating income, net income or any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP.  Conceptually, EBITDA measures the amount of income generated each period that could be used to service debt, pay taxes and fund capital expenditures.  EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.  EBITDA is used by our management as a measure of operating efficiency and overall financial performance for benchmarking against our peers and competitors.  Management believes EBITDA provides meaningful supplemental information regarding liquidity and the underlying operating performance of our business.  Management also believes that EBITDA is useful to investors because it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industries.

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Geographic Information and Transactions with Major Customers

Geographic Information. Revenue is attributed to geographic regions based upon the location where the goods and services are provided. North American revenue includes transactions with North American customers. All other revenue includes transactions with customers in Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and the Middle East. The following table summarizes total long-lived assets, which include property and equipment; goodwill; orbital rights and other intangible assets, and revenue attributed to the North American and other foreign locations.

	As of
Long-lived assets:	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
North America	$	3,390,149	$	3,321,620
Other	97,464		23,348
Total long-lived assets	$	3,487,613	$	3,344,968

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Revenue:	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
North America	$	291,574	$	297,897	$	876,825	$	497,625
Other	59,200		58,455		174,165		78,148
Total revenue	$	350,774	$	356,352	$	1,050,990	$	575,773

Transactions with Major Customers. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, our revenue included sales to DISH Network, our major customer. The following table summarizes sales to DISH Network and its percentage of total revenue.

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Total revenue:
DISH Network:
EchoStar Satellite Services segment	$	46,931		$	53,597		$	154,441		$	159,625
Hughes segment	4,723			929			9,037			929
Total DISH Network	51,654			54,526			163,478			160,554
All other	299,120			301,826			887,512			415,219
Total revenue	$	350,774		$	356,352		$	1,050,990		$	575,773
Percentage of total revenue:
DISH Network	14.7		%	15.3		%	15.6		%	27.9		%
All other	85.3		%	84.7		%	84.4		%	72.1		%

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Note 12.Related Party Transactions

EchoStar

We and EchoStar have agreed that we shall have the right, but not the obligation, to receive from EchoStar certain corporate services, including among other things: treasury, tax, accounting and reporting, risk management, legal, internal audit, human resources, and information technology.  In addition, we occupy certain office space in buildings owned by EchoStar and pay a portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises in accordance with the percentage of the space we occupy.  These services are provided at cost.  We may terminate a particular service we receive from EchoStar for any reason upon at least 30 days notice.  We recorded expenses for these services of $2 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 and $9 million and $6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  For each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized $8 million of equipment revenue from the sales of satellite broadband equipment and related equipment to EchoStar.

DISH Network

Following the Spin-off, EchoStar and DISH Network have operated as separate public companies and DISH Network has no ownership interest in EchoStar or us.  However, a substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of EchoStar and DISH Network is owned beneficially by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman, or by certain trusts established by Mr. Ergen for the benefit of his family.

EchoStar and DISH Network have entered into certain agreements pursuant to which EchoStar and we obtain certain products, services and rights from DISH Network, DISH Network obtains certain products, services and rights from us and EchoStar, and we and DISH Network have indemnified each other against certain liabilities arising from our respective businesses.  EchoStar also may enter into additional agreements with DISH Network in the future.

Generally, the amounts DISH Network pays for products and services provided under the agreements are based on our cost plus a fixed margin (unless noted differently below), which varies depending on the nature of the products and services provided.

The following is a summary of the terms of the principal agreements that EchoStar or we have entered into with DISH Network that may have an impact on our financial position and results of operations.

“Services and other revenue — DISH Network”

Satellite Capacity Agreements.  Since the Spin-off, we have entered into certain satellite capacity agreements pursuant to which DISH Network leases satellite capacity on certain satellites owned or leased by us.  The fees for the leases provided under these satellite capacity agreements depend, among other things, upon the orbital location of the applicable satellite and the length of the lease.  The term of each lease is set forth below:

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EchoStar VI, VIII and XII.  DISH Network leases certain satellite capacity from us on EchoStar VI, VIII and XII.  The leases generally terminate upon the earlier of: (i) the end of life or replacement of the satellite (unless DISH Network determines to renew on a year-to-year basis); (ii) the date the satellite fails; (iii) the date the transponders on which service is being provided fails; or (iv) a certain date, which depends upon, among other things, the estimated useful life of the satellite, whether the replacement satellite fails at launch or in orbit prior to being placed into service, and the exercise of certain renewal options.  DISH Network generally has the option to renew each lease on a year-to-year basis through the end of the respective satellite’s life.  There can be no assurance that any options to renew such agreements will be exercised.

EchoStar IX.  DISH Network leases certain satellite capacity from us on EchoStar IX.  Subject to availability, DISH Network generally has the right to continue to lease satellite capacity from us on EchoStar IX on a month-to-month basis.

EchoStar XVI.  DISH Network will lease certain satellite capacity from us on EchoStar XVI after its service commencement date, and this lease generally terminates upon the earlier of: (i) the end of life or replacement of the satellite; (ii) the date the satellite fails; (iii) the date the transponder(s) on which service is being provided under the agreement fails; or (iv) ten years following the actual service commencement date.  Upon expiration of the initial term, DISH Network has the option to renew on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the satellite.  There can be no assurance that any options to renew this agreement will be exercised.  EchoStar XVI is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2012.

EchoStar XV.  EchoStar XV is owned by DISH Network and is operated at the 61.5 degree west longitude orbital location.  The FCC has granted us an authorization to operate the satellite at the 61.5 degree west longitude orbital location.  For so long as EchoStar XV remains in service at the 61.5 degree west longitude orbital location, DISH Network is obligated to pay us a fee for the use of the orbital right which varies depending on the number of frequencies being used by EchoStar XV.

Nimiq 5 Agreement.  During 2009, we entered into a fifteen-year satellite service agreement with Telesat Canada (“Telesat”) to receive service on all 32 DBS transponders on the Nimiq 5 satellite at the 72.7 degree west longitude orbital location (the “Telesat Transponder Agreement”).  During 2009, DISH Network also entered into a satellite service agreement (the “DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement”) with us, pursuant to which they receive service from us on all 32 of the DBS transponders covered by the Telesat Transponder Agreement.

Under the terms of the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement, DISH Network makes certain monthly payments to us that commenced in 2009 when the Nimiq 5 satellite was placed into service and continue through the service term.  Unless earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement, the service term will expire ten years following the date it was placed into service.  Upon expiration of the initial term, DISH Network has the option to renew the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the Nimiq 5 satellite.  Upon in-orbit failure or end of life of the Nimiq 5 satellite, and in certain other circumstances, DISH Network has certain rights to receive service from us on a replacement satellite.  There can be no assurance that any options to renew the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement will be exercised or that DISH Network will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite.

QuetzSat-1 Agreement.  During 2008, we entered into a ten-year satellite service agreement with SES, which provides, among other things, for the provision by SES to us of service on 32 DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite.  QuetzSat-1 was launched on September 29, 2011 and was placed into service during the fourth quarter of 2011 at the 67.1 degree west longitude orbital location while we and DISH Network explore alternative uses for the QuetzSat-1 satellite.  In the interim, we are providing DISH Network with alternate capacity at the 77 degree west longitude orbital location.  We commenced payments under our agreement with SES upon the placement of the QuetzSat-1 satellite at the 67.1 degree west longitude orbital location.  During 2008, we also entered into a transponder service agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which DISH Network was entitled to receive service from us on 24 of the DBS transponders on QuetzSat-1, which will replace certain other transponders leased from us.  During the third quarter of 2012, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement pursuant to which effectively reduced the number of DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite leased to DISH Network to 19 transponders.

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Under the terms of our contractual arrangements with DISH Network, we will recognize revenue for the QuetzSat-1 satellite when it is placed into service at the 77 degree west longitude orbital location and continuing through the remainder of the service term.  Unless extended or earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of our agreement with DISH Network for the QuetzSat-1 satellite, the initial service term will expire in November 2021.  Upon expiration of the initial service term, DISH Network has the option to renew the agreement for the QuetzSat-1 satellite on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the QuetzSat-1 satellite.  Upon an in-orbit failure or end of life of the QuetzSat-1 satellite, and in certain other circumstances, DISH Network has certain rights to receive service from us on a replacement satellite.  There can be no assurance that any options to renew this agreement will be exercised or that DISH Network will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite.

TT&C Agreement.  In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a telemetry, tracking and control (“TT&C”) agreement pursuant to which we provided TT&C services to DISH Network for a period ending on January 1, 2012 (the “Prior TT&C Agreement”).  The fees for services provided under the Prior TT&C Agreement were calculated at cost plus a fixed margin.  DISH Network was able to terminate the Prior TT&C Agreement for any reason upon 60 days notice.

On January 1, 2012, we entered into a TT&C agreement pursuant to which we will continue to provide TT&C services to DISH Network and its subsidiaries for a period ending on December 31, 2016 (the “2012 TT&C Agreement”).  The material terms of the 2012 TT&C Agreement are substantially the same as the material terms of the Prior TT&C Agreement, except that the fees for services provided under the 2012 TT&C Agreement are calculated at either: (i) a fixed fee; or (ii) cost plus a fixed margin, which will vary depending on the nature of the services provided.

Blockbuster.  On April 26, 2011, DISH Network acquired substantially all of the assets of Blockbuster, Inc. (the “Blockbuster Acquisition”).  On June 8, 2011, we completed the Hughes Acquisition.  Hughes provided certain broadband products and services to Blockbuster pursuant to an agreement that was entered into prior to the Blockbuster Acquisition and the Hughes Acquisition.  Subsequent to both the Blockbuster Acquisition and the Hughes Acquisition, Blockbuster entered into a new agreement with Hughes pursuant to which Blockbuster may continue to purchase broadband products and services from Hughes.  The term of the agreement is through October 31, 2014 and Blockbuster has the option to renew the agreement for an additional one year period.

RUS Implementation Agreement.  In September 2010, DISH Broadband L.L.C. (“DISH Broadband”), DISH Network’s wholly owned subsidiary, was selected by the Rural Utilities Service (“RUS”) of the United States Department of Agriculture to receive up to approximately $14 million in broadband stimulus grant funds (the “Grant Funds”).  Effective November 2011, Hughes Communications and DISH Broadband entered into a RUS Implementation Agreement (the “RUS Agreement”) pursuant to which Hughes Communications provides certain portions of the equipment and broadband service used to implement DISH Broadband’s RUS program.  The initial term of the RUS Agreement shall continue until the earlier of: (i) September 24, 2013; or (ii) the date that the Grant Funds have been exhausted.  In addition, DISH Broadband may terminate the RUS Agreement for convenience upon 45 days prior written notice to Hughes Communications.

TerreStar Agreement.  On March 9, 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of substantially all the assets of TerreStar.  Prior to DISH Network’s acquisition of substantially all the assets of TerreStar and our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, TerreStar and HNS entered into various agreements pursuant to which our Hughes segment provides, among other things, hosting, operations and maintenance services for TerreStar’s satellite gateway and associated ground infrastructure.  These agreements generally may be terminated by DISH Network at any time for convenience.

Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement.  Effective October 1, 2012, HNS and dishNet Satellite Broadband L.L.C. (“dishNET Satellite Broadband”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH Network, entered into a Distribution Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) pursuant to which dishNET Satellite Broadband has the right, but not the obligation, to market, sell and distribute the HNS satellite Internet service (the “Service”) under the dishNET brand.  dishNET Satellite Broadband pays HNS a monthly per subscriber wholesale service fee for the Service based upon the subscriber’s service level, and, beginning January 1, 2014, certain volume subscription thresholds.  The Distribution Agreement has a term of five years with automatic renewal for successive one year terms unless either party gives written notice of its intent not to renew to the other party at least 180 days before the expiration of the then-current term.  Upon expiration or termination of the Distribution Agreement, the parties will continue to provide the Service to the then-current dishNET subscribers pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Distribution Agreement.

“General and administrative expenses — DISH Network”

Management Services Agreement.  EchoStar entered into a Management Services Agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which DISH Network makes certain of its officers available to provide services (which are primarily legal and accounting services) to us and EchoStar.  Specifically, Paul W. Orban remains employed by DISH Network, but also served as EchoStar’s Senior Vice President and Controller through April 2012.  In addition, R. Stanton Dodge remains employed by DISH Network, but also served as EchoStar’s and our Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary through November 2011.  EchoStar makes payments to DISH Network

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based upon an allocable portion of the personnel costs and expenses incurred by DISH Network with respect to such DISH Network officers (taking into account wages and fringe benefits).  These allocations are based upon the estimated percentages of time to be spent by the DISH Network executive officers performing services for us and EchoStar under the Management Services Agreement.  EchoStar also reimburses DISH Network for direct out-of-pocket costs incurred by DISH Network for management services provided to us and EchoStar.  EchoStar and DISH Network evaluate all charges for reasonableness at least annually and make any adjustments to these charges as EchoStar and DISH Network mutually agree upon.  A portion of these costs and expenses has been allocated to us in the manner described above under the caption “EchoStar.”

The Management Services Agreement automatically renewed on January 1, 2012 for an additional one-year period until January 1, 2013 and renews automatically for successive one-year periods thereafter, unless terminated earlier: (i) by us at any time upon at least 30 days notice; (ii) by DISH Network at the end of any renewal term, upon at least 180 days notice; or (iii) by DISH Network upon notice to us, following certain changes in control.

Professional Services Agreement.  Prior to 2010, in connection with the Spin-off, EchoStar entered into various agreements with DISH Network including the Transition Services Agreement, Satellite Procurement Agreement and Services Agreement, which all expired on January 1, 2010 and were replaced by a Professional Services Agreement.  During 2009, EchoStar and DISH Network agreed that EchoStar shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to receive the following services from DISH Network, among others, certain of which were previously provided under the Transition Services Agreement: information technology, travel and event coordination, internal audit, legal, accounting and tax, benefits administration, program acquisition services and other support services.  Additionally, EchoStar and DISH Network agreed that DISH Network shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to engage us to manage the process of procuring new satellite capacity for DISH Network (previously provided under the Satellite Procurement Agreement) and receive logistics, procurement and quality assurance services from EchoStar (previously provided under the Services Agreement).  A portion of these costs and expenses has been allocated to us in the manner described above under the caption “EchoStar.” The Professional Services Agreement automatically renewed on January 1, 2012 for an additional one-year period until January 1, 2013 and renews automatically for successive one-year periods thereafter, unless terminated earlier by either party upon at least 60 days notice.  However, either party may terminate the Professional Services Agreement in part with respect to any particular service it receives for any reason upon at least 30 days notice.

Other Agreements — DISH Network

Satellite Capacity Leased from DISH Network.  During 2009, we entered into a satellite capacity agreement pursuant to which we leased certain satellite capacity from DISH Network on EchoStar I.  The fee for the services provided under this satellite capacity agreement depends, among other things, upon the orbital location of the satellite and the length of the lease.  Effective as of July 1, 2012, EchoStar and DISH Network mutually agreed to terminate this satellite capacity agreement.  The amount of those fees included in “Cost of sales — services and other” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) was none and $6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $8 million and $17 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Tax Sharing Agreement.  As a subsidiary of EchoStar, we are an indirect party to EchoStar’s tax sharing agreement with DISH Network that was entered into in connection with the Spin-off.  This agreement governs EchoStar and DISH Network’s respective rights, responsibilities and obligations after the Spin-off with respect to taxes for the periods ending on or before the Spin-off.  Generally, all pre-Spin-off taxes, including any taxes that are incurred as a result of restructuring activities undertaken to implement the Spin-off, are borne by DISH Network, and DISH Network will indemnify EchoStar for such taxes.  However, DISH Network is not liable for and will not indemnify EchoStar for any taxes that are incurred as a result of the Spin-off or certain related transactions failing to qualify as tax-free distributions pursuant to any provision of Section 355 or Section 361 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended because of: (i) a direct or indirect acquisition of any of EchoStar’s stock, stock options or assets; (ii) any action that EchoStar takes or fails to take; or (iii) any action that EchoStar takes that is inconsistent with the

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information and representations furnished to the IRS in connection with the request for the private letter ruling, or to counsel in connection with any opinion being delivered by counsel with respect to the Spin-off or certain related transactions.  In such case, EchoStar will be solely liable for, and will indemnify DISH Network for, any resulting taxes, as well as any losses, claims and expenses.  The tax sharing agreement will only terminate after the later of the full period of all applicable statutes of limitations, including extensions, or once all rights and obligations are fully effectuated or performed.

DBSD North America Agreement.  On March 9, 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of 100% of the equity of reorganized DBSD North America.  Prior to DISH Network’s acquisition of DBSD North America and our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, DBSD North America and Hughes Network Systems, LLC (“HNS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hughes, entered into an agreement pursuant to which our Hughes segment provides, among other things, hosting, operations and maintenance services of DBSD North America’s satellite gateway and associated ground infrastructure.  This agreement was renewed for a one year period ending on February 15, 2013, and renews for four successive one-year periods unless terminated by DBSD North America upon at least 30 days notice prior to the expiration of any renewal term.

Hughes Systique Corporation (“Hughes Systique”)

We contract with Hughes Systique for software development services.  In addition to our 45% ownership in Hughes Systique, Mr. Pradman Kaul, the President of Hughes Communications, Inc. and a member of EchoStar’s Board of Directors and his brother, who is the CEO and President of Hughes Systique, in the aggregate, owned approximately 26%, on an undiluted basis, of Hughes Systique’s outstanding shares as of September 30, 2012.  Furthermore, Mr. Pradman Kaul serves on the board of directors of Hughes Systique.  We are considered the “primary beneficiary” of Hughes Systique and as a result, we are required to consolidate Hughes Systique’s financial statements in our consolidated financial statements.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, Hughes Systique provided $0.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively, of software development services to EchoStar.

Dish Mexico

During 2008, EchoStar entered into a joint venture for a direct-to-home (“DTH”) satellite service in Mexico known as Dish Mexico.  Pursuant to these arrangements, we provide satellite capacity to Dish Mexico.  We recognized $4.5 million and $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $8.8 million and $6.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, of satellite services revenue from Dish Mexico.  As of each of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our accounts receivable balance due from Dish Mexico was $4.5 million and $1 million, respectively.

Note 13.SupplementalGuarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Certain of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries (together, the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”) have fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, the obligations of the Company under the Notes, which were issued on June 1, 2011.

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In lieu of separate financial statements of the Guarantor Subsidiaries, condensed consolidating financial information prepared in accordance with Rule 3-10(f) of Regulation S-X is presented below, including the condensed balance sheet information, the condensed statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) information and the condensed statement of cash flows information of the Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a combined basis and the non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company on a combined basis and the eliminations necessary to arrive at the corresponding information of the Company on a consolidated basis.

The indentures governing the Notes contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, impose limitations on the ability of the Company and certain of its restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make distributions, incur additional debt, make certain investments, create liens or enter into sale and leaseback transactions, merge or consolidate with another company, transfer and sell assets, or enter into transactions with affiliates.

The condensed consolidating financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included herein.

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor
	HSS		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	79,239	$	42,650		$	18,530	$	—		$	140,419
Marketable investment securities	85,350		—			—		—			85,350
Trade account receivables, net	—		141,299			53,633		—			194,932
Trade account receivables - DISH Network, net	—		52,350			130		—			52,480
Inventory	—		45,869			12,392		—			58,261
Advances to affiliates, net	496,030		—			—		(489,487		)	6,543
Intercompany interest receivables	54,379		168			2,081		(56,628		)	—
Other current assets	10,348		39,956			22,511		—			72,815
Total current assets	725,346		322,292			109,277		(546,115		)	610,800
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	9,890		15,036			963		—			25,889
Property and equipment, net	—		2,105,655			25,164		—			2,130,819
Orbital rights, net	—		491,658			69,917		—			561,575
Goodwill	—		504,173			—		—			504,173
Other intangible assets, net	—		291,046			—		—			291,046
Investment in subsidiaries	—		59,774			—		(59,774		)	—
Intercompany note receivables	2,354,030		1,716			—		(2,355,746		)	—
Other noncurrent assets, net	51,565		131,913			6,790		(6,426		)	183,842
Total assets	$	3,140,831	$	3,923,263		$	212,111	$	(2,968,061	)	$	4,308,144
Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	$	355	$	107,554		$	15,761	$	—		$	123,670
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	5		3,167			—		—			3,172
Accrued expenses and other	52,795		118,973			27,669		—			199,437
Advances from affiliates, net	—		513,371			85,094		(532,601		)	65,864
Intercompany interest payables	—		54,369			2,259		(56,628		)	—
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—		61,108			1,009		—			62,117
Total current liabilities	53,155		858,542			131,792		(589,229		)	454,260
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,000,000		430,347			938		—			2,431,285
Advances from affiliates	—		—			8,033		—			8,033
Intercompany note payables	—		2,353,680			2,066		(2,355,746		)	—
Other long-term liabilities	9,901		323,808			465		(6,426		)	327,748
Total HSS shareholder’s equity (deficit)	1,077,775		(43,114		)	59,774		(16,660		)	1,077,775
Noncontrolling interests	—		—			9,043		—			9,043
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity (deficit)	$	3,140,831	$	3,923,263		$	212,111	$	(2,968,061	)	$	4,308,144

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2011

(In thousands)

			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor
	HSS		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	70,603	$	40,854		$	13,546	$	—		$	125,003
Marketable investment securities	254,656		6,426			—		—			261,082
Trade accounts receivable, net	—		112,507			59,410		—			171,917
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net	—		33,128			—		—			33,128
Advances to affiliates, net	424,597		—			—		(420,380		)	4,217
Inventory	—		39,735			7,823		—			47,558
Other current assets	4,288		49,968			19,883		—			74,139
Total current assets	754,144		282,618			100,662		(420,380		)	717,044
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	4,410		17,865			1,265		—			23,540
Property and equipment, net	—		1,995,043			26,862		—			2,021,905
Goodwill	—		516,198			—		—			516,198
Orbital rights, net	—		465,658			—		—			465,658
Other intangible assets, net	—		341,207			—		—			341,207
Investment in subsidiaries	—		58,861			—		(58,861		)	—
Intercompany note and interest receivables	2,271,522		—			—		(2,271,522		)	—
Other noncurrent assets, net	55,405		102,956			7,046		(2,122		)	163,285
Total assets	$	3,085,481	$	3,780,406		$	135,835	$	(2,752,885	)	$	4,248,837
Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	$	39	$	123,787		$	18,107	$	—		$	141,933
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	5		10,095			—		—			10,100
Advances from affiliates, net	—		432,838			21,594		(454,432		)	—
Accrued expenses and other	17,817		133,815			23,927		—			175,559
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—		61,944			1,467		—			63,411
Total current liabilities	17,861		762,479			65,095		(454,432		)	391,003
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,000,000		462,565			1,479		—			2,464,044
Intercompany note and interest payables	—		2,271,522			—		(2,271,522		)	—
Other long-term liabilities	—		316,585			2,597		(2,122		)	317,060
Total HSS shareholder’s equity (deficit)	1,067,620		(32,745		)	57,554		(24,809		)	1,067,620
Noncontrolling interests	—		—			9,110		—			9,110
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity (deficit)	$	3,085,481	$	3,780,406		$	135,835	$	(2,752,885	)	$	4,248,837

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(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	199,179		$	38,840		$	(7,082	)	$	230,937
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	—			51,521			133			—			51,654
Equipment revenue	—			60,107			12,367			(4,291		)	68,183
Total revenue	—			310,807			51,340			(11,373		)	350,774
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other	—			100,002			25,525			(6,902		)	118,625
Cost of sales - equipment	—			57,298			7,987			(3,906		)	61,379
Selling, general and administrative expenses	—			43,923			10,767			(565		)	54,125
Research and development expenses	—			5,255			—			—			5,255
Depreciation and amortization	—			82,157			3,141			—			85,298
Total costs and expenses	—			288,635			47,420			(11,373		)	324,682
Operating income (loss)	—			22,172			3,920			—			26,092
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	46,943			(29		)	805			(47,346		)	373
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(36,296		)	(44,249		)	(939		)	47,346			(34,138		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	14,403			2,490			—			(16,893		)	—
Other, net	103			22,941			66			—			23,110
Total other income (expense)	25,153			(18,847		)	(68		)	(16,893		)	(10,655		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	25,153			3,325			3,852			(16,893		)	15,437
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(9,493		)	11,492			(2,061		)	—			(62		)
Net income (loss)	15,660			14,817			1,791			(16,893		)	15,375
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(285		)	—			(285		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	15,660		$	14,817		$	2,076		$	(16,893	)	$	15,660
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	15,660		$	14,817		$	1,791		$	(16,893	)	$	15,375
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			1,208			—			1,208
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	90			194			—			—			284
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities included in net income (loss)	—			(13,154		)	—			—			(13,154		)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	(12,229		)	731			—			11,498			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	(12,139		)	(12,229		)	1,208			11,498			(11,662		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,521			2,588			2,999			(5,395		)	3,713
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			192			—			192
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	3,521		$	2,588		$	2,807		$	(5,395	)	$	3,521

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—Continued

(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	209,478		$	37,310		$	(3,219	)	$	243,569
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	—			54,474			52			—			54,526
Equipment revenue	—			55,906			6,554			(4,203		)	58,257
Total revenue	—			319,858			43,916			(7,422		)	356,352
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other	—			101,632			26,822			(3,074		)	125,380
Cost of sales - equipment	—			47,402			5,090			(3,763		)	48,729
Selling, general and administrative expenses	944			55,128			8,636			(585		)	64,123
Research and development expenses	—			5,610			—			—			5,610
Depreciation and amortization	—			98,488			2,560			—			101,048
Total costs and expenses	944			308,260			43,108			(7,422		)	344,890
Operating income (loss)	(944		)	11,598			808			—			11,462
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	43,488			200			940			(43,090		)	1,538
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(36,067		)	(40,091		)	(723		)	43,090			(33,791		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(14,946		)	(930		)	—			15,876			—
Other, net	(740		)	990			(644		)	—			(394		)
Total other income (expense)	(8,265		)	(39,831		)	(427		)	15,876			(32,647		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(9,209		)	(28,233		)	381			15,876			(21,185		)
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(2,842		)	13,116			(1,140		)	—			9,134
Net income (loss)	(12,051		)	(15,117		)	(759		)	15,876			(12,051		)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			270			—			270
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(12,051	)	$	(15,117	)	$	(1,029	)	$	15,876		$	(12,321	)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	(12,051	)	$	(15,117	)	$	(759	)	$	15,876		$	(12,051	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			(6,968		)	—			(6,968		)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	(337		)	2,292			—			—			1,955
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	(4,308		)	(6,968		)	—			11,276			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(4,645		)	(4,676		)	(6,968		)	11,276			(5,013		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(16,696		)	(19,793		)	(7,727		)	27,152			(17,064		)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(368		)	—			(368		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(16,696	)	$	(19,793	)	$	(7,359	)	$	27,152		$	(16,696	)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—Continued

(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	604,358		$	110,929		$	(13,219	)	$	702,068
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	—			163,345			133			—			163,478
Equipment revenue	—			169,798			28,811			(13,165		)	185,444
Total revenue	—			937,501			139,873			(26,384		)	1,050,990
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other	—			296,911			72,769			(12,779		)	356,901
Cost of sales - equipment	—			152,508			19,989			(12,235		)	160,262
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,263			138,115			27,955			(1,370		)	165,963
Research and development expenses	—			15,417			—			—			15,417
Depreciation and amortization	—			251,733			7,690			—			259,423
Total costs and expenses	1,263			854,684			128,403			(26,384		)	957,966
Operating income (loss)	(1,263		)	82,817			11,470			—			93,024
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	137,981			201			2,215			(138,476		)	1,921
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(108,815		)	(136,917		)	(2,404		)	138,476			(109,660		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(2,886		)	6,203			—			(3,317		)	—
Other, net	126			30,114			(988		)	—			29,252
Total other income (expense)	26,406			(100,399		)	(1,177		)	(3,317		)	(78,487		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	25,143			(17,582		)	10,293			(3,317		)	14,537
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(9,901		)	15,014			(5,012		)	—			101
Net income (loss)	15,242			(2,568		)	5,281			(3,317		)	14,638
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(604		)	—			(604		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	15,242		$	(2,568	)	$	5,885		$	(3,317	)	$	15,242
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	15,242		$	(2,568	)	$	5,281		$	(3,317	)	$	14,638
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			(3,143		)	—			(3,143		)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	1,088			9,900			—			—			10,988
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities included in net income (loss)	—			(13,154		)	—			—			(13,154		)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	(6,766		)	(3,512		)	—			10,278			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	(5,678		)	(6,766		)	(3,143		)	10,278			(5,309		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	9,564			(9,334		)	2,138			6,961			9,329
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(235		)	—			(235		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	9,564		$	(9,334	)	$	2,373		$	6,961		$	9,564

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—Continued

(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	289,512		$	46,977		$	(4,714	)	$	331,775
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	—			160,502			52			—			160,554
Equipment revenue	—			76,871			11,952			(5,379		)	83,444
Total revenue	—			526,885			58,981			(10,093		)	575,773
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other	—			155,483			34,292			(4,498		)	185,277
Cost of sales - equipment	—			64,818			8,571			(4,848		)	68,541
Selling, general and administrative expenses	964			74,649			11,257			(747		)	86,123
Research and development expenses	—			6,906			—			—			6,906
Depreciation and amortization	—			160,818			3,158			—			163,976
Total costs and expenses	964			462,674			57,278			(10,093		)	510,823
Operating income (loss)	(964		)	64,211			1,703			—			64,950
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	54,179			299			975			(53,630		)	1,823
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(48,269		)	(55,525		)	(740		)	53,630			(50,904		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	12,686			(739		)	—			(11,947		)	—
Other, net	(35,240		)	10,268			(555		)	—			(25,527		)
Total other income (expense)	(16,644		)	(45,697		)	(320		)	(11,947		)	(74,608		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(17,608		)	18,514			1,383			(11,947		)	(9,658		)
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	9,647			(5,901		)	(2,049		)	—			1,697
Net income (loss)	(7,961		)	12,613			(666		)	(11,947		)	(7,961		)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			357			—			357
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(7,961	)	$	12,613		$	(1,023	)	$	(11,947	)	$	(8,318	)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	(7,961	)	$	12,613		$	(666	)	$	(11,947	)	$	(7,961	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			(7,330		)	—			(7,330		)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	(1,275		)	2,225			—			—			950
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	(4,470		)	(7,330		)	—			11,800			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(5,745		)	(5,105		)	(7,330		)	11,800			(6,380		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(13,706		)	7,508			(7,996		)	(147		)	(14,341		)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(635		)	—			(635		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(13,706	)	$	7,508		$	(7,361	)	$	(147	)	$	(13,706	)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—Continued

(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

				Guarantor			Non-Guarantor
	HSS			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	15,242		$	(2,568	)	$	5,281		$	(3,317	)	$	14,638
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities	(161,438		)	344,753			4,393			3,317			191,025
Net cash flows from operating activities	(146,196		)	342,185			9,674			—			205,663
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(70,235		)	—			—			—			(70,235		)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	230,776			16,200			—			—			246,976
Purchases of property and equipment	—			(295,998		)	(5,110		)	—			(301,108		)
Acquisitions of orbital rights	—			(10,000		)	(72,477		)	—			(82,477		)
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	(5,480		)	2,829			302			—			(2,349		)
Other, net	—			(8,036		)	—			—			(8,036		)
Net cash flows from investing activities	155,061			(295,005		)	(77,285		)	—			(217,229		)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			(44,626		)	(1,637		)	—			(46,263		)
Debt issuance costs	(229		)	—			—			—			(229		)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	—			6			443			—			449
Advances from affilates	—			—			73,711			—			73,711
Other	—			(764		)	—			—			(764		)
Net cash flows from financing activities	(229		)	(45,384		)	72,517			—			26,904
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			78			—			78
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,636			1,796			4,984			—			15,416
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period	70,603			40,854			13,546			—			125,003
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period	$	79,239		$	42,650		$	18,530		$	—		$	140,419

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—Continued

(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

(In thousands)

				Guarantor			Non-Guarantor
	HSS			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(7,961	)	$	12,613		$	(666	)	$	(11,947	)	$	(7,961	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities	180,805			(26,137		)	19,810			11,947			186,425
Net cash flows from operating activities	172,844			(13,524		)	19,144			—			178,464
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(213,815		)	—			—			—			(213,815		)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	424,808			—			—			—			424,808
Purchases of property and equipment	—			(182,669		)	(2,324		)	—			(184,993		)
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net	—			(2,075,613		)				—			(2,075,613		)
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition	(2,174,614		)	—			—			2,174,614			—
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	—			3,340			(1,294		)	—			2,046
Other, net	(1,226		)	(3,995		)				—			(5,221		)
Net cash flows from investing activities	(1,964,847		)	(2,258,937		)	(3,618		)	2,174,614			(2,052,788		)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			(37,488		)	(3,464		)	—			(40,952		)
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition	—			2,174,614			—			(2,174,614		)	—
Debt issuance costs	(57,597		)	—			—			—			(57,597		)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	2,000,000			—			—			—			2,000,000
Contributions from parent	—			166,379			—			—			166,379
Other	51			(206		)	—			—			(155		)
Net cash flows from financing activities	1,942,454			2,303,299			(3,464		)	(2,174,614		)	2,067,675
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			755			—			755
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	150,451			30,838			12,817			—			194,106
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period	—			—			106			—			106
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period	$	150,451		$	30,838		$	12,923		$	—		$	194,212

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Item 2.    MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

You should read the following management’s narrative analysis of results of operations together with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to the financial statements included elsewhere in this quarterly report.  This management’s narrative analysis is intended to help provide an understanding of our financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of our operations and contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results.  Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those discussed under the caption, “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in each of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and this report.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We are a holding company, whose subsidiaries operate two primary business segments: the EchoStar Satellite Services segment and the Hughes segment.

EchoStar Satellite ServicesSegment

Our EchoStar Satellite Services segment uses nine of our owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related Federal Communications Commission licenses to lease capacity on a full-time and occasional-use basis primarily to DISH Network, and secondarily to Dish Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., United States government service providers, state agencies, Internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers and private enterprise customers.  Furthermore, we continue to pursue expanding our business offerings by providing value added services such as telemetry, tracking and control services to third parties.  However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to effectively compete against our competitors due to their significant resources and operating history.

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our EchoStar Satellite Services segment had contracted revenue backlog attributable to satellites currently in-orbit of approximately $1.207 billion and $1.285 billion, respectively, and contracted backlog attributable to satellites under construction of approximately $608 million and $621 million, respectively.

Dependence on DISH Network.  We depend on DISH Network for a substantial portion of the revenue for our EchoStar Satellite Services segment.  Therefore, our results of operations are and will for the foreseeable future be closely linked to the performance of DISH Network’s pay-TV service.

While we expect to continue to provide satellite services to DISH Network for the foreseeable future, its satellite capacity requirements may change for a variety of reasons, including the launch of its own additional satellites.  Any termination or reduction in the services we provide to DISH Network would increase excess capacity on our satellites and require that we aggressively pursue alternative sources of revenue for this segment.

In addition, because the number of potential new customers for our EchoStar Satellite Services segment is small, our current customer concentration is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.  Our future success may also depend on the extent to which prospective customers that have been competitors of DISH Network are willing to purchase services from us. Many of these prospective customers may view us as a competitor given the common ownership we continue to share with DISH Network.

Additional Challenges for our EchoStar Satellite ServicesSegment.  Our ability to expand revenues in the EchoStar Satellite Services segment will likely require that we displace incumbent suppliers that generally have well established business models and often benefit from long-term contracts with their customers.  As a result, to grow our EchoStar Satellite Services segment we may need to develop or otherwise acquire access to new satellite-delivered services so that we may offer differentiated services to prospective customers.  However, there can be no assurance that we would be able to develop or otherwise acquire access to such differentiated services or develop the sales and marketing expertise necessary to sell such services profitably.

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In addition, as our satellite fleet ages, we will be required to evaluate replacement alternatives such as acquiring, leasing or constructing additional satellites, with or without customer commitments for capacity, which may require us to seek additional financing.  However, there can be no assurance that such financing will be available to fund any such replacement alternatives on terms that would be attractive to us or at all.

Hughes Segment

On June 8, 2011, EchoStar Corporation (“EchoStar”) completed the acquisition (“Hughes Acquisition”) of Hughes Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Hughes Communications”), pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger by and between EchoStar, certain of its subsidiaries, including EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C., and Hughes Communications, Inc.  Hughes Communications is the global leader in broadband satellite technologies and services and a leading provider of managed network services.  Together with Hughes Communications, we have an extensive fleet of owned and leased satellites, experienced personnel and communications facilities around the world.  For information about the risks related to the Hughes Acquisition, please see Item 1A.  “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Our Hughes segment provides satellite broadband Internet access to North American consumers, which we refer to as the consumer market, and broadband network services and systems to the domestic and international enterprise markets.  Our Hughes segment also provides managed services to large enterprises and networking systems solutions to customers for mobile satellite and wireless backhaul systems.  We incorporate advances in technology to reduce costs and to increase the functionality and reliability of our products and services.  Through the usage of advanced spectrally efficient modulation and coding methodologies, such as DVB-S2 and proprietary software web acceleration and compression techniques, we continue to improve the efficiency of our networks.  In addition, we invest in technologies to enhance our system and network management capabilities, specifically our managed services for enterprises.  We also continue to invest in next generation technologies that can be applied to our future products and services.

We successfully launched our EchoStar XVII satellite in July 2012, and introduced HughesNet Gen4 broadband Internet services to our customers in North America in October 2012.  EchoStar XVII is our next-generation, geostationary high throughput satellite that employs a multi-spot beam and “bent pipe” Ka-band architecture.

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had approximately 616,000 customers and 626,000 customers, respectively, subscribed to the Hughes segment’s consumer and small/medium enterprise service.  In addition, as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our Hughes segment had total revenue backlog, which we define as our expected future revenue under customer contracts that are non-cancelable and excluding agreements with our customers in our consumer market, of approximately $1.039 billion and $1.036 billion, respectively.

Additional Challenges for our Hughes Segment.  Our ability to continue to grow our consumer revenue will depend on our success in adding new subscribers on our satellite network and in the deployment of our EchoStar XVII satellite as planned.  We may need to adjust our service offerings in response to the offerings of our competitors, including ViaSat Communications, following its commencement of service on the ViaSat-1 satellite which launched in October 2011.  An additional focus in this business is our ability to grow our revenue in the enterprise business, both domestically and internationally.  The growth of the enterprise business is also impacted by global economic conditions.

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Goodwill.  Goodwill as of September 30, 2012 included $504.2 million that was recognized in connection with the Hughes Acquisition and has been assigned to reporting units of our Hughes segment.  We performed step one of our annual two-step test of impairment of such goodwill as of April 1, 2012.  Step one involves a comparison of the estimated fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill.  We estimated fair value of the reporting units using discounted cash flow techniques, which included significant assumptions about prospective financial information, terminal value and discount rates.  Based on this quantitative test, we determined that the estimated fair values of the Hughes reporting units were in excess of the corresponding carrying amounts, including goodwill.  Accordingly, we concluded that goodwill assigned to the Hughes segment was not impaired and it was not necessary to perform step two of the two-step goodwill impairment test.  Due to the relatively short period of time that had elapsed since the date of the Hughes Acquisition and the absence of significant changes in our business forecasts and market-based assumptions during that period, the estimated fair values and carrying amounts of our reporting units (which reflect fair value measurements on the acquisition date) had not changed significantly from the acquisition date.  Consequently, the estimated fair values of our reporting units did not exceed their corresponding carrying amounts by a substantial amount.  If the estimated cash flows reflected in our fair value estimates were decreased by 10% and/or the discount rate used to discount such cash flows were increased by 10%, a portion of our goodwill would have been impaired and it would have been necessary to perform step two of the impairment test to determine the amount of the impairment loss.

New Business Opportunities

We are exploring opportunities to selectively pursue partnerships, joint ventures and strategic acquisition opportunities, domestically and on a global basis, that we believe may allow us to increase our existing market share, expand into new markets, broaden our portfolio of products and intellectual property, and strengthen our relationships with our customers.

Adverse Economic Conditions

Our ability to grow or maintain our business may be adversely affected by weak global and domestic economic conditions, including wavering consumer confidence and constraints on discretionary purchasing, unemployment, tight credit markets, declines in global and domestic stock markets, falling home prices and other factors that may adversely affect the markets in which we operate.  Our ability to increase our income or to generate additional revenues will depend in part on our ability to organically grow our businesses, identify and successfully exploit opportunities to acquire other businesses or technologies, and enter into strategic partnerships.  These activities may require significant additional capital that may not be available on terms that would be attractive to us or at all.  In particular, volatile credit markets, which have significantly impacted the availability and cost of financing, specifically in the leveraged finance markets, may significantly constrain our ability to obtain financing to support our growth initiatives.  These developments in the credit markets may increase our cost of financing and impair our liquidity position.  In addition, these developments may cause us to defer or abandon business strategies and transactions that we would otherwise pursue if financing were available on acceptable terms.

EXPLANATION OF KEY METRICS AND OTHER ITEMS

Services and other revenue.  “Services and other revenue” primarily includes the sale of enterprise and consumer broadband services, as well as maintenance and other contracted services.  “Services and other revenue” also includes revenue associated with satellite and transponder leasing, satellite uplinking/downlinking and other services provided to customers other than DISH Network.

Services and other revenue —DISH Network.  “Services and other revenue — DISH Network” primarily includes revenue associated with satellite and transponder leasing, satellite uplinking/downlinking, telemetry, tracking and control, and other services provided to DISH Network.

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Equipment revenue.  “Equipment revenue” primarily includes the sale of broadband equipment and networks sold to customers in our enterprise and consumer markets.

Cost of sales —services and other.  “Cost of sales — services and other” primarily includes the cost of broadband services provided to our enterprise and consumer customers, as well as the cost of providing maintenance and other contracted services.  “Cost of sales — services and other” also includes costs associated with satellite and transponder leasing, satellite uplinking/downlinking, telemetry, tracking and control, and other services.

Cost of sales —equipment.  “Cost of sales — equipment” consists primarily of the cost of broadband equipment and networks sold to customers in our enterprise and consumer markets.

Research and development expenses.  “Research and development expenses” consists primarily of costs associated with the design and development of products to support future growth by reducing costs and providing new technology and innovations to our customers.

Selling, general and administrative expenses.  “Selling, general and administrative expenses” consists primarily of selling and marketing costs and employee-related costs associated with administrative services (i.e., information systems, human resources and other services), including non-cash stock-based compensation expense.  It also includes professional fees (i.e., legal, information systems and accounting services) and other items associated with facilities and administrative services provided by EchoStar, DISH Network and other third parties.

Interest income.  “Interest income” consists primarily of interest earned on our cash, cash equivalents and marketable investment securities, including accretion on debt securities.

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized.  “Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized” primarily includes interest expense associated with our 6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 and our 7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021 (collectively, the “Notes”), other our debt and capital lease obligations (net of capitalized interest), and amortization of debt issuance costs.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”).  EBITDA is defined as “Net income (loss) attributable to HSS” plus “Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized” net of “Interest income,” “Income taxes (provision) benefit, net” and “Depreciation and amortization.” EBITDA is not a measure determined in accordance with GAAP.  This “non-GAAP measure” is reconciled to “Net income (loss) attributable to HSS” in our discussion of “Results of Operations” below.  EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for operating income, net income or any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP.  Conceptually, EBITDA measures the amount of income generated each period that could be used to service debt, pay taxes and fund capital expenditures.  EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.  EBITDA is used by our management as a measure of operating efficiency and overall financial performance for benchmarking against our peers and competitors.  Management believes EBITDA provides meaningful supplemental information regarding liquidity and the underlying operating performance of our business.  Management also believes that EBITDA is useful to investors because it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industries.

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Item 2.    MANAGEMENT’S NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS — Continued

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Basis of Presentation

The following narrative analysis of our condensed consolidated results of operations is presented on a historical basis.  Our operating results prior to the Hughes Acquisition reflect the historical results of combined operations of entities included in the condensed consolidated financial statements of EchoStar that generally represented EchoStar’s satellite services business.  Our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 only included operating results of Hughes Communications after June 8, 2011, the date of the Hughes Acquisition.  Therefore, our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are not comparable to our results of operations for the same period in 2011.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011.

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,						Variance
Statement of Operations Data	2012			2011			Amount			%
	(In thousands)
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	702,068		$	331,775		$	370,293			*
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	163,478			160,554			2,924			1.8	%
Equipment revenue	185,444			83,444			102,000				*
Total revenue	1,050,990			575,773			475,217			82.5	%
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales - services and other	356,901			185,277			171,624			92.6	%
% of Total services and other revenue	41.2		%	37.6		%
Cost of sales - equipment	160,262			68,541			91,721				*
% of Total equipment revenue	86.4		%	82.1		%
Selling, general and administrative expenses	165,963			86,123			79,840			92.7	%
% of Total revenue	15.8		%	15.0		%
Research and development expenses	15,417			6,906			8,511				*
% of Total revenue	1.5		%	1.2		%
Depreciation and amortization	259,423			163,976			95,447			58.2	%
Total costs and expenses	957,966			510,823			447,143			87.5	%
Operating income (loss)	93,024			64,950			28,074			43.2	%
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income	1,921			1,823			98			5.4	%
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(109,660		)	(50,904		)	(58,756		)		*
Hughes Acquisition costs	—			(35,230		)	35,230			(100.0	)%
Other, net	29,252			9,703			19,549				*
Total other income (expense)	(78,487		)	(74,608		)	(3,879		)	5.2	%
Income (loss) before income taxes	14,537			(9,658		)	24,195				*
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	101			1,697			(1,596		)	(94.0	)%
Effective tax rate	(0.7		)%	17.6		%
Net income (loss)	14,638			(7,961		)	22,599				*
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(604		)	357			(961		)		*
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	15,242		$	(8,318	)	$	23,560			*
Other Data:
EBITDA	$	382,303		$	203,042		$	179,261		88.3	%

* Percentage is not meaningful.

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Services and other revenue.  “Services and other revenue,” including “Services and other revenue —DISH Network,” totaled $866 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $373 million compared to the same period in 2011.  The increase was primarily related to higher services revenue of $368 million generated by our Hughes segment from the sale of broadband services to customers in our enterprise and consumer markets, and customers’ maintenance and other contracted services.

Equipment revenue.  “Equipment revenue” totaled $185 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $102 million compared to the same period in 2011.  The increase was attributable to higher equipment revenue generated by our Hughes segment from the sale of broadband equipment and networks to customers in our enterprise and consumer markets.

Cost of sales — services and other.  “Cost of sales — services and other” totaled $357 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $172 million compared to the same period in 2011.  The increase in “Cost of sales — services and other” corresponded to higher “Services and other revenue” generated by our Hughes segment from the sale of broadband services to customers in our enterprise and consumer markets, and customers’ maintenance and other contracted services.  “Cost of sales — services and other” represented 41.2% and 37.6% of total services and other revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The increase in the expense to revenue ratio principally resulted from an increase in revenue and expenses from our Hughes segment.

Cost of sales — equipment.  “Cost of sales — equipment” totaled $160 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $92 million compared to the same period in 2011.  The increase in “Cost of sales — equipment” corresponded to higher equipment revenue generated from our Hughes segment from the sale of broadband equipment and networks sold to customers in our enterprise and consumer markets.

Selling, general and administrative expenses.  “Selling, general and administrative expenses” totaled $166 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $80 million compared to the same period in 2011.  The increase primarily related to higher marketing and advertising expenses and other general and administrative expenses of $76 million incurred by our Hughes segment.  “Selling, general and administrative expenses” represented 15.8% and 15.0% of total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The increase in the expense to revenue ratio principally resulted from an increase in revenue and expenses from our Hughes segment.

Depreciation and amortization.  “Depreciation and amortization” expense totaled $259 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $95 million compared to the same period in 2011.  The increase was primarily related to higher amortization and depreciation expense of $73 million from our Hughes segment.

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized.  “Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized” totaled $110 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $59 million compared to the same period in 2011, primarily related to interest expense on our 6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 and our 7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021 issued during the second quarter of 2011.

Income tax (provision) benefit, net.  Our income tax benefit totaled approximately $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $1.7 million for the same period in 2011. Our effective income tax rate was (0.7)% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 versus 17.6% for the same period in 2011.  The decrease in our effective tax rate was primarily related to the establishment of valuation allowances on certain current year foreign losses and the disallowance of certain transaction costs in 2011.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.  “EBITDA” was $382 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $179 million compared to the same period in 2011.  The increase was primarily due to higher “Services and other revenue” of $373 million, mainly related to our Hughes segment.  The increase was partially offset by the increase in “Cost of sales — services and other” of $172 million and “Selling, general and administrative expenses” of $80 million.  The following table reconciles EBITDA to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

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	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,						Variance
	2012			2011			Amount			%
	(In thousands)
EBITDA	$	382,303		$	203,042		$	179,261		88.3	%
Interest income (expense), net	(107,739		)	(49,081		)	(58,658		)		*
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	101			1,697			(1,596		)	(94.0	)%
Depreciation and amortization	(259,423		)	(163,976		)	(95,447		)	58.2	%
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	15,242		$	(8,318	)	$	23,560			*

* Percentage is not meaningful.

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Item 4.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

On June 8, 2011, EchoStar completed the Hughes Acquisition.  We are currently integrating policies, processes, people, technology and operations for the combined company.  Management will continue to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting as we execute integration activities.  Except as discussed above, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in a number of legal proceedings (including those described below) concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of our business activities.  Many of these proceedings are at preliminary stages, and many of these proceedings seek an indeterminate amount of damages.  We regularly evaluate the status of the legal proceedings in which we are involved to assess whether a loss is probable or there is a reasonable possibility that a loss or an additional loss may have been incurred and to determine if accruals are appropriate.  If accruals are not appropriate, we further evaluate each legal proceeding to assess whether an estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss can be made.

For certain cases described below, management is unable to provide a meaningful estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss because, among other reasons, (i) the proceedings are in various stages; (ii) damages have not been sought; (iii) damages are unsupported and/or exaggerated; (iv) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending appeals or motions; (v) there are significant factual issues to be resolved; and/or (vi) there are novel legal issues or unsettled legal theories to be presented or a large number of parties (as with many patent-related cases).  For these cases, however, management does not believe, based on currently available information, that the outcomes of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, though the outcomes could be material to our operating results for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period.

E-Contact Technologies, LLC

On February 22, 2012, E-Contact Technologies, LLC (“E-Contact”) filed suit against two of our subsidiaries, Hughes Communications, Inc. and Hughes Network Systems, LLC, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 5,347,579, which is entitled “Personal Computer Diary.” E-Contact appears to assert that some portion of HughesNet email services infringe that patent.  HughesNet email services are provided by a third-party service provider, who has assumed indemnification obligations for the case.  On May 31, 2012, E-Contact filed a first amended complaint.  The amended complaint removed the original complaint’s requests for a finding of willfulness and entry of an injunction.

We, along with the third-party service provider, intend to vigorously defend this case.  In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe the asserted patent, we may be subject to substantial damages. We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.

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Item 1A.         RISK FACTORS

Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 includes a detailed discussion of our risk factors.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, there were no material changes in our risk factors as previously disclosed.

Item 6.            EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
31.1 (H)	Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2 (H)	Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
32.1 (H)	Section 906 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
101*	The following materials from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of HSS for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, filed on November 6, 2012, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (iv) related notes to these financial statements.

(H)Filed herewith.

*In accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, the information in this Exhibit 101 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by the specific reference in such filing.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	HUGHES SATELLITE SYSTEMS CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Michael T. Dugan
		Michael T. Dugan
		Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
	By:	/s/ Kenneth G. Carroll
		Kenneth G. Carroll
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 6, 2012

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Section 302 Certification

I, Michael T. Dugan, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

c)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 6, 2012

/s/ Michael T. Dugan

Chief Executive Officer, President and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Section 302 Certification

I, Kenneth G. Carroll, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

c)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 6, 2012

/s/ Kenneth G. Carroll

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATIONS OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Section 906 Certifications

In connection with the quarterly report for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”) of Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation (the “Company”) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, we, Michael T. Dugan and Kenneth G. Carroll, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of our knowledge:

(i)the Quarterly Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(ii)the information contained in the Quarterly Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 6, 2012
	/s/ Michael T. Dugan
Name:	Michael T. Dugan
Title:	Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
	(Principal Executive Officer)
	/s/ Kenneth G. Carroll
Name:	Kenneth G. Carroll
Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Financial Officer)

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.

A SIGNED ORIGINAL OF THIS WRITTEN STATEMENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE COMPANY AND WILL BE RETAINED BY THE COMPANY AND FURNISHED TO THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.

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Goodwill, Orbital Rights and Other Intangible Assets (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets, cost basis	$ 420,924		$ 420,924		$ 420,924
Accumulated Amortization	(129,878)		(129,878)		(79,717)
Amortization expense	17,000	39,000	52,000	45,000
Customer relationships
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets, cost basis	270,300		270,300		270,300
Accumulated Amortization	(80,855)		(80,855)		(52,556)
Customer relationships | Minimum
Other intangible assets
Amortization period			1 year
Customer relationships | Maximum
Other intangible assets
Amortization period			20 years
Contract-based
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets, cost basis	64,800		64,800		64,800
Accumulated Amortization	(34,040)		(34,040)		(20,602)
Contract-based | Minimum
Other intangible assets
Amortization period			1 year
Contract-based | Maximum
Other intangible assets
Amortization period			20 years
Technology-based
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets, cost basis	51,417		51,417		51,417
Accumulated Amortization	(11,434)		(11,434)		(5,007)
Technology-based | Minimum
Other intangible assets
Amortization period			1 year
Technology-based | Maximum
Other intangible assets
Amortization period			20 years
Trademark portfolio
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets, cost basis	29,700		29,700		29,700
Accumulated Amortization	(1,980)		(1,980)		(866)
Trademark portfolio | Minimum
Other intangible assets
Amortization period			1 year
Trademark portfolio | Maximum
Other intangible assets
Amortization period			20 years
Favorable leases
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets, cost basis	4,707		4,707		4,707
Accumulated Amortization	$ (1,569)		$ (1,569)		$ (686)
Favorable leases | Minimum
Other intangible assets
Amortization period			1 year
Favorable leases | Maximum
Other intangible assets
Amortization period			20 years

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Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended				12 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2012 DBSD North America Agreement	Sep. 30, 2012 DBSD North America Agreement item	Oct. 31, 2012 Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement	Sep. 30, 2012 DISH Network EchoStar XVI	Dec. 31, 2009 DISH Network DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement item	Sep. 30, 2012 DISH Network Quetz Sat-1 Agreement item	Sep. 30, 2012 DISH Network TT&C Agreement	Jan. 31, 2012 DISH Network EchoStar Management Services Agreement	Sep. 30, 2012 DISH Network EchoStar Management Services Agreement	Jan. 31, 2012 DISH Network EchoStar Professional Services Agreement	Sep. 30, 2012 DISH Network EchoStar Professional Services Agreement	Sep. 30, 2011 DISH Network Satellite capacity leased from Dish Network	Sep. 30, 2012 DISH Network Satellite capacity leased from Dish Network	Sep. 30, 2011 DISH Network Satellite capacity leased from Dish Network	Mar. 09, 2012 DISH Network DBSD North America Agreement	Dec. 31, 2008 DISH Network Dish Quetz Sat-1 Agreement item	Dec. 31, 2009 Telesat Nimiq 5 Agreement item	Dec. 31, 2008 SES QuetzSat-1 Transponder item	Sep. 30, 2012 Blockbuster	Sep. 30, 2012 Hughes Systique	Sep. 30, 2012 Hughes Systique	Sep. 30, 2012 Dish Mexico	Sep. 30, 2011 Dish Mexico	Sep. 30, 2012 Dish Mexico	Sep. 30, 2011 Dish Mexico	Dec. 31, 2011 Dish Mexico	Sep. 30, 2012 DISH Broadband RUS Implementation Agreement	Sep. 30, 2010 DISH Broadband RUS Implementation Agreement Maximum	Sep. 30, 2012 EchoStar	Sep. 30, 2011 EchoStar	Sep. 30, 2012 EchoStar	Sep. 30, 2011 EchoStar
Related party transactions
Expense recorded for services provided																																		$ 2,000,000	$ 2,000,000	$ 9,000,000	$ 6,000,000
Minimum required notice period for termination of agreement by related party												60 days		180 days
Agreement term						1 year		5 years					1 year		1 year							15 years	10 years
Agreement term from commencement of service date									10 years	10 years
Number of DBS transponders available to receive services											19											32	32
Number of DBS transponders expected to receive services																					24
Number of DBS transponders currently receiving services										32
Automatic renewal period								1 year					1 year		1 year	1 year
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement								180 days						30 days		60 days
Required minimum notice for termination of individual service							30 days									30 days
Required notice period for termination by the reporting entity																																45 days				30 days
Grants receivable by related party																																	14,000,000
Term of renewal option							1 year																	1 year
Number of successive one year renewal options							4
Fees included in Cost of sales-services and other																	6,000,000	8,000,000	17,000,000
Ownership interest acquired by related party (as a percent)																				100.00%
Ownership interest in related party (as a percent)																										45.00%
Ownership interest percentage by related party																										26.00%
Revenue from related parties	51,654,000	54,526,000	163,478,000	160,554,000																					100,000	600,000	4,500,000	2,100,000	8,800,000	6,400,000				8,000,000		8,000,000
Account receivable balance due	$ 6,543,000		$ 6,543,000		$ 4,217,000																						$ 4,500,000		$ 4,500,000		$ 1,000,000

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Segment Reporting (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Geographic Information
Long-lived assets	$ 3,487,613		$ 3,487,613		$ 3,344,968
Revenue	350,774	356,352	1,050,990	575,773
North America
Geographic Information
Long-lived assets	3,390,149		3,390,149		3,321,620
Revenue	291,574	297,897	876,825	497,625
Other
Geographic Information
Long-lived assets	97,464		97,464		23,348
Revenue	$ 59,200	$ 58,455	$ 174,165	$ 78,148

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Marketable Investment Securities and Other Investment Securities (Details 3) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Contractual maturities of debt securities
Debt securities with contractual maturities of one year or less	$ 79,000,000
Debt securities with contractual maturities greater than one year	6,000,000
Fair value of marketable investment securities in a loss position
Less than 12 months	16,602,000	154,891,000
12 months or more	13,239,000
Total	29,841,000	154,891,000
Unrealized Loss
Less than 12 months	(32,000)	(1,100,000)
12 months or more	(11,000)
Total	$ (43,000)	$ (1,100,000)

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Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Debt

Schedule of carrying and fair values of the entity's debt

	As of
	September 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Carrying				Carrying
	Value		Fair Value		Value		Fair Value
			(In thousands)
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019	$	1,100,000	$	1,193,500	$	1,100,000	$	1,138,500
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021	900,000		1,003,500		900,000		936,000
Other	501		501		858		858
Subtotal	2,000,501		$	2,197,501	2,000,858		$	2,075,358
Capital lease obligations (1)	492,901				526,597
Total debt and capital lease obligations	$	2,493,402			$	2,527,455

(1) Disclosure regarding fair value of capital leases is not required.

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Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$ 230,937	$ 243,569	$ 702,068	$ 331,775
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	51,654	54,526	163,478	160,554
Equipment revenue	68,183	58,257	185,444	83,444
Total revenue	350,774	356,352	1,050,990	575,773
Costs and Expenses: (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
Cost of sales - services and other	118,625	125,380	356,901	185,277
Cost of sales - equipment	61,379	48,729	160,262	68,541
Selling, general and administrative expenses	54,125	64,123	165,963	86,123
Research and development expenses	5,255	5,610	15,417	6,906
Depreciation and amortization	85,298	101,048	259,423	163,976
Total costs and expenses	324,682	344,890	957,966	510,823
Operating income (loss)	26,092	11,462	93,024	64,950
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	373	1,538	1,921	1,823
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(34,138)	(33,791)	(109,660)	(50,904)
Other, net	23,110	(394)	29,252	(25,527)
Total other income (expense)	(10,655)	(32,647)	(78,487)	(74,608)
Income (loss) before income taxes	15,437	(21,185)	14,537	(9,658)
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(62)	9,134	101	1,697
Net income (loss)	15,375	(12,051)	14,638	(7,961)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(285)	270	(604)	357
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	15,660	(12,321)	15,242	(8,318)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	15,375	(12,051)	14,638	(7,961)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,208	(6,968)	(3,143)	(7,330)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	284	1,955	10,988	950
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities included in net income (loss)	(13,154)		(13,154)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(11,662)	(5,013)	(5,309)	(6,380)
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,713	(17,064)	9,329	(14,341)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	192	(368)	(235)	(635)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	3,521	(16,696)	9,564	(13,706)
HSS
Costs and Expenses: (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
Selling, general and administrative expenses		944	1,263	964
Total costs and expenses		944	1,263	964
Operating income (loss)		(944)	(1,263)	(964)
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	46,943	43,488	137,981	54,179
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(36,296)	(36,067)	(108,815)	(48,269)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	14,403	(14,946)	(2,886)	12,686
Other, net	103	(740)	126	(35,240)
Total other income (expense)	25,153	(8,265)	26,406	(16,644)
Income (loss) before income taxes	25,153	(9,209)	25,143	(17,608)
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(9,493)	(2,842)	(9,901)	9,647
Net income (loss)	15,660	(12,051)	15,242	(7,961)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	15,660	(12,051)	15,242	(7,961)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	15,660	(12,051)	15,242	(7,961)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	90	(337)	1,088	(1,275)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	(12,229)	(4,308)	(6,766)	(4,470)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(12,139)	(4,645)	(5,678)	(5,745)
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,521	(16,696)	9,564	(13,706)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	3,521	(16,696)	9,564	(13,706)
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	199,179	209,478	604,358	289,512
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	51,521	54,474	163,345	160,502
Equipment revenue	60,107	55,906	169,798	76,871
Total revenue	310,807	319,858	937,501	526,885
Costs and Expenses: (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
Cost of sales - services and other	100,002	101,632	296,911	155,483
Cost of sales - equipment	57,298	47,402	152,508	64,818
Selling, general and administrative expenses	43,923	55,128	138,115	74,649
Research and development expenses	5,255	5,610	15,417	6,906
Depreciation and amortization	82,157	98,488	251,733	160,818
Total costs and expenses	288,635	308,260	854,684	462,674
Operating income (loss)	22,172	11,598	82,817	64,211
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	(29)	200	201	299
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(44,249)	(40,091)	(136,917)	(55,525)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	2,490	(930)	6,203	(739)
Other, net	22,941	990	30,114	10,268
Total other income (expense)	(18,847)	(39,831)	(100,399)	(45,697)
Income (loss) before income taxes	3,325	(28,233)	(17,582)	18,514
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	11,492	13,116	15,014	(5,901)
Net income (loss)	14,817	(15,117)	(2,568)	12,613
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	14,817	(15,117)	(2,568)	12,613
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	14,817	(15,117)	(2,568)	12,613
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	194	2,292	9,900	2,225
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities included in net income (loss)	(13,154)		(13,154)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	731	(6,968)	(3,512)	(7,330)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(12,229)	(4,676)	(6,766)	(5,105)
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,588	(19,793)	(9,334)	7,508
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	2,588	(19,793)	(9,334)	7,508
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	38,840	37,310	110,929	46,977
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	133	52	133	52
Equipment revenue	12,367	6,554	28,811	11,952
Total revenue	51,340	43,916	139,873	58,981
Costs and Expenses: (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
Cost of sales - services and other	25,525	26,822	72,769	34,292
Cost of sales - equipment	7,987	5,090	19,989	8,571
Selling, general and administrative expenses	10,767	8,636	27,955	11,257
Depreciation and amortization	3,141	2,560	7,690	3,158
Total costs and expenses	47,420	43,108	128,403	57,278
Operating income (loss)	3,920	808	11,470	1,703
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	805	940	2,215	975
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(939)	(723)	(2,404)	(740)
Other, net	66	(644)	(988)	(555)
Total other income (expense)	(68)	(427)	(1,177)	(320)
Income (loss) before income taxes	3,852	381	10,293	1,383
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(2,061)	(1,140)	(5,012)	(2,049)
Net income (loss)	1,791	(759)	5,281	(666)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(285)	270	(604)	357
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	2,076	(1,029)	5,885	(1,023)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	1,791	(759)	5,281	(666)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,208	(6,968)	(3,143)	(7,330)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,208	(6,968)	(3,143)	(7,330)
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,999	(7,727)	2,138	(7,996)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	192	(368)	(235)	(635)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	2,807	(7,359)	2,373	(7,361)
Eliminations
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	(7,082)	(3,219)	(13,219)	(4,714)
Equipment revenue	(4,291)	(4,203)	(13,165)	(5,379)
Total revenue	(11,373)	(7,422)	(26,384)	(10,093)
Costs and Expenses: (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
Cost of sales - services and other	(6,902)	(3,074)	(12,779)	(4,498)
Cost of sales - equipment	(3,906)	(3,763)	(12,235)	(4,848)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(565)	(585)	(1,370)	(747)
Total costs and expenses	(11,373)	(7,422)	(26,384)	(10,093)
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	(47,346)	(43,090)	(138,476)	(53,630)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	47,346	43,090	138,476	53,630
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(16,893)	15,876	(3,317)	(11,947)
Total other income (expense)	(16,893)	15,876	(3,317)	(11,947)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(16,893)	15,876	(3,317)	(11,947)
Net income (loss)	(16,893)	15,876	(3,317)	(11,947)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	(16,893)	15,876	(3,317)	(11,947)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	(16,893)	15,876	(3,317)	(11,947)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	11,498	11,276	10,278	11,800
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	11,498	11,276	10,278	11,800
Comprehensive income (loss)	(5,395)	27,152	6,961	(147)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$ (5,395)	$ 27,152	$ 6,961	$ (147)

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Hughes Acquisition (Details) (Hughes Acquisition, USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 08, 2011
Hughes Acquisition
Acquisition
Percentage of issued and outstanding shares acquired			100.00%
Cash to be paid for each issued and outstanding share of common stock, vested stock option, unvested restricted stock unit and unvested stock option of Hughes pursuant to the Hughes Agreement (in dollars per share)			$ 60.70
Purchase price allocation
Cash			$ 98,900,000
Marketable investment securities			22,148,000
Other current assets			282,471,000
Property and equipment			930,426,000
Other intangibles assets			420,907,000
Goodwill (non-deductible)			504,173,000
Orbital rights			400,000,000
Other noncurrent assets			61,463,000
Current liabilities			(293,029,000)
Deferred tax liabilities			(220,928,000)
Long-term liabilities			(22,239,000)
Noncontrolling interests			(9,679,000)
Total purchase price			2,174,613,000
Pro forma Information
Unaudited pro forma revenue	356,000,000	1,000,000,000
Unaudited pro forma net income	$ 10,000,000	$ (9,000,000)

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Goodwill, Orbital Rights and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 516,198
Adjustments to the Hughes acquisition (non-deductible)	(12,025)
Balance at the end of the period	$ 504,173

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Segment Reporting (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Total revenue	$ 350,774	$ 356,352	$ 1,050,990	$ 575,773
EchoStar Satellite Services Segment
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Total revenue	65,682	68,491	210,703	205,989
Hughes business
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Total revenue	285,974	287,861	843,017	369,784
DISH Network
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Total revenue	51,654	54,526	163,478	160,554
Percentage of total revenue	14.70%	15.30%	15.60%	27.90%
DISH Network | EchoStar Satellite Services Segment
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Total revenue	46,931	53,597	154,441	159,625
DISH Network | Hughes business
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Total revenue	4,723	929	9,037	929
All other
Sales to each customer and its percentage of total revenue
Total revenue	$ 299,120	$ 301,826	$ 887,512	$ 415,219
Percentage of total revenue	85.30%	84.70%	84.40%	72.10%

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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects

Note 3.Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects

We have not recognized any tax effects on foreign currency translation adjustments because they are not expected to result in future taxable income or deductions.  We have not recognized any tax effects on unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities to the extent the gains or losses would affect the amount of existing capital loss carryforwards for which the related deferred tax asset has been fully offset by a valuation allowance.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 EchoStar XVI	Sep. 30, 2012 EchoStar XVII
Commitment and contingencies
Period of in-orbit insurance			1 year
Remaining contract obligation			$ 42,900,000
Remaining contract obligation				28,300,000
Annual interest rate (as a percent)				10.00%
Interest payment obligation				33,000,000
Term of incentive obligation				15 years
Long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities	$ 50,994,000	$ 26,773,000		$ 25,000,000

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Organization and Business Activities (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012 item
Organization and Business Activities
Number of business segments	2
Principal Business
Number of owned and leased in-orbit satellites	11
EchoStar Satellite Services Business
Principal Business
Number of owned and leased in-orbit satellites	9

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Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Schedule of condensed consolidating balance sheet

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor
	HSS		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	79,239	$	42,650		$	18,530	$	—		$	140,419
Marketable investment securities	85,350		—			—		—			85,350
Trade account receivables, net	—		141,299			53,633		—			194,932
Trade account receivables - DISH Network, net	—		52,350			130		—			52,480
Inventory	—		45,869			12,392		—			58,261
Advances to affiliates, net	496,030		—			—		(489,487		)	6,543
Intercompany interest receivables	54,379		168			2,081		(56,628		)	—
Other current assets	10,348		39,956			22,511		—			72,815
Total current assets	725,346		322,292			109,277		(546,115		)	610,800
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	9,890		15,036			963		—			25,889
Property and equipment, net	—		2,105,655			25,164		—			2,130,819
Orbital rights, net	—		491,658			69,917		—			561,575
Goodwill	—		504,173			—		—			504,173
Other intangible assets, net	—		291,046			—		—			291,046
Investment in subsidiaries	—		59,774			—		(59,774		)	—
Intercompany note receivables	2,354,030		1,716			—		(2,355,746		)	—
Other noncurrent assets, net	51,565		131,913			6,790		(6,426		)	183,842
Total assets	$	3,140,831	$	3,923,263		$	212,111	$	(2,968,061	)	$	4,308,144
Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	$	355	$	107,554		$	15,761	$	—		$	123,670
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	5		3,167			—		—			3,172
Accrued expenses and other	52,795		118,973			27,669		—			199,437
Advances from affiliates, net	—		513,371			85,094		(532,601		)	65,864
Intercompany interest payables	—		54,369			2,259		(56,628		)	—
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—		61,108			1,009		—			62,117
Total current liabilities	53,155		858,542			131,792		(589,229		)	454,260
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,000,000		430,347			938		—			2,431,285
Advances from affiliates	—		—			8,033		—			8,033
Intercompany note payables	—		2,353,680			2,066		(2,355,746		)	—
Other long-term liabilities	9,901		323,808			465		(6,426		)	327,748
Total HSS shareholder’s equity (deficit)	1,077,775		(43,114		)	59,774		(16,660		)	1,077,775
Noncontrolling interests	—		—			9,043		—			9,043
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity (deficit)	$	3,140,831	$	3,923,263		$	212,111	$	(2,968,061	)	$	4,308,144

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2011

(In thousands)

			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor
	HSS		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	70,603	$	40,854		$	13,546	$	—		$	125,003
Marketable investment securities	254,656		6,426			—		—			261,082
Trade accounts receivable, net	—		112,507			59,410		—			171,917
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net	—		33,128			—		—			33,128
Advances to affiliates, net	424,597		—			—		(420,380		)	4,217
Inventory	—		39,735			7,823		—			47,558
Other current assets	4,288		49,968			19,883		—			74,139
Total current assets	754,144		282,618			100,662		(420,380		)	717,044
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	4,410		17,865			1,265		—			23,540
Property and equipment, net	—		1,995,043			26,862		—			2,021,905
Goodwill	—		516,198			—		—			516,198
Orbital rights, net	—		465,658			—		—			465,658
Other intangible assets, net	—		341,207			—		—			341,207
Investment in subsidiaries	—		58,861			—		(58,861		)	—
Intercompany note and interest receivables	2,271,522		—			—		(2,271,522		)	—
Other noncurrent assets, net	55,405		102,956			7,046		(2,122		)	163,285
Total assets	$	3,085,481	$	3,780,406		$	135,835	$	(2,752,885	)	$	4,248,837
Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	$	39	$	123,787		$	18,107	$	—		$	141,933
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	5		10,095			—		—			10,100
Advances from affiliates, net	—		432,838			21,594		(454,432		)	—
Accrued expenses and other	17,817		133,815			23,927		—			175,559
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—		61,944			1,467		—			63,411
Total current liabilities	17,861		762,479			65,095		(454,432		)	391,003
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,000,000		462,565			1,479		—			2,464,044
Intercompany note and interest payables	—		2,271,522			—		(2,271,522		)	—
Other long-term liabilities	—		316,585			2,597		(2,122		)	317,060
Total HSS shareholder’s equity (deficit)	1,067,620		(32,745		)	57,554		(24,809		)	1,067,620
Noncontrolling interests	—		—			9,110		—			9,110
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity (deficit)	$	3,085,481	$	3,780,406		$	135,835	$	(2,752,885	)	$	4,248,837

Schedule of condensed consolidating statement of operations

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	199,179		$	38,840		$	(7,082	)	$	230,937
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	—			51,521			133			—			51,654
Equipment revenue	—			60,107			12,367			(4,291		)	68,183
Total revenue	—			310,807			51,340			(11,373		)	350,774
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other	—			100,002			25,525			(6,902		)	118,625
Cost of sales - equipment	—			57,298			7,987			(3,906		)	61,379
Selling, general and administrative expenses	—			43,923			10,767			(565		)	54,125
Research and development expenses	—			5,255			—			—			5,255
Depreciation and amortization	—			82,157			3,141			—			85,298
Total costs and expenses	—			288,635			47,420			(11,373		)	324,682
Operating income (loss)	—			22,172			3,920			—			26,092
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	46,943			(29		)	805			(47,346		)	373
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(36,296		)	(44,249		)	(939		)	47,346			(34,138		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	14,403			2,490			—			(16,893		)	—
Other, net	103			22,941			66			—			23,110
Total other income (expense)	25,153			(18,847		)	(68		)	(16,893		)	(10,655		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	25,153			3,325			3,852			(16,893		)	15,437
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(9,493		)	11,492			(2,061		)	—			(62		)
Net income (loss)	15,660			14,817			1,791			(16,893		)	15,375
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(285		)	—			(285		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	15,660		$	14,817		$	2,076		$	(16,893	)	$	15,660
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	15,660		$	14,817		$	1,791		$	(16,893	)	$	15,375
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			1,208			—			1,208
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	90			194			—			—			284
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities included in net income (loss)	—			(13,154		)	—			—			(13,154		)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	(12,229		)	731			—			11,498			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	(12,139		)	(12,229		)	1,208			11,498			(11,662		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,521			2,588			2,999			(5,395		)	3,713
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			192			—			192
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	3,521		$	2,588		$	2,807		$	(5,395	)	$	3,521

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	209,478		$	37,310		$	(3,219	)	$	243,569
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	—			54,474			52			—			54,526
Equipment revenue	—			55,906			6,554			(4,203		)	58,257
Total revenue	—			319,858			43,916			(7,422		)	356,352
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other	—			101,632			26,822			(3,074		)	125,380
Cost of sales - equipment	—			47,402			5,090			(3,763		)	48,729
Selling, general and administrative expenses	944			55,128			8,636			(585		)	64,123
Research and development expenses	—			5,610			—			—			5,610
Depreciation and amortization	—			98,488			2,560			—			101,048
Total costs and expenses	944			308,260			43,108			(7,422		)	344,890
Operating income (loss)	(944		)	11,598			808			—			11,462
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	43,488			200			940			(43,090		)	1,538
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(36,067		)	(40,091		)	(723		)	43,090			(33,791		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(14,946		)	(930		)	—			15,876			—
Other, net	(740		)	990			(644		)	—			(394		)
Total other income (expense)	(8,265		)	(39,831		)	(427		)	15,876			(32,647		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(9,209		)	(28,233		)	381			15,876			(21,185		)
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(2,842		)	13,116			(1,140		)	—			9,134
Net income (loss)	(12,051		)	(15,117		)	(759		)	15,876			(12,051		)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			270			—			270
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(12,051	)	$	(15,117	)	$	(1,029	)	$	15,876		$	(12,321	)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	(12,051	)	$	(15,117	)	$	(759	)	$	15,876		$	(12,051	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			(6,968		)	—			(6,968		)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	(337		)	2,292			—			—			1,955
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	(4,308		)	(6,968		)	—			11,276			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(4,645		)	(4,676		)	(6,968		)	11,276			(5,013		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(16,696		)	(19,793		)	(7,727		)	27,152			(17,064		)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(368		)	—			(368		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(16,696	)	$	(19,793	)	$	(7,359	)	$	27,152		$	(16,696	)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	604,358		$	110,929		$	(13,219	)	$	702,068
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	—			163,345			133			—			163,478
Equipment revenue	—			169,798			28,811			(13,165		)	185,444
Total revenue	—			937,501			139,873			(26,384		)	1,050,990
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other	—			296,911			72,769			(12,779		)	356,901
Cost of sales - equipment	—			152,508			19,989			(12,235		)	160,262
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,263			138,115			27,955			(1,370		)	165,963
Research and development expenses	—			15,417			—			—			15,417
Depreciation and amortization	—			251,733			7,690			—			259,423
Total costs and expenses	1,263			854,684			128,403			(26,384		)	957,966
Operating income (loss)	(1,263		)	82,817			11,470			—			93,024
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	137,981			201			2,215			(138,476		)	1,921
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(108,815		)	(136,917		)	(2,404		)	138,476			(109,660		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(2,886		)	6,203			—			(3,317		)	—
Other, net	126			30,114			(988		)	—			29,252
Total other income (expense)	26,406			(100,399		)	(1,177		)	(3,317		)	(78,487		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	25,143			(17,582		)	10,293			(3,317		)	14,537
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(9,901		)	15,014			(5,012		)	—			101
Net income (loss)	15,242			(2,568		)	5,281			(3,317		)	14,638
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(604		)	—			(604		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	15,242		$	(2,568	)	$	5,885		$	(3,317	)	$	15,242
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	15,242		$	(2,568	)	$	5,281		$	(3,317	)	$	14,638
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			(3,143		)	—			(3,143		)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	1,088			9,900			—			—			10,988
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities included in net income (loss)	—			(13,154		)	—			—			(13,154		)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	(6,766		)	(3,512		)	—			10,278			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	(5,678		)	(6,766		)	(3,143		)	10,278			(5,309		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	9,564			(9,334		)	2,138			6,961			9,329
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(235		)	—			(235		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	9,564		$	(9,334	)	$	2,373		$	6,961		$	9,564

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	289,512		$	46,977		$	(4,714	)	$	331,775
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	—			160,502			52			—			160,554
Equipment revenue	—			76,871			11,952			(5,379		)	83,444
Total revenue	—			526,885			58,981			(10,093		)	575,773
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other	—			155,483			34,292			(4,498		)	185,277
Cost of sales - equipment	—			64,818			8,571			(4,848		)	68,541
Selling, general and administrative expenses	964			74,649			11,257			(747		)	86,123
Research and development expenses	—			6,906			—			—			6,906
Depreciation and amortization	—			160,818			3,158			—			163,976
Total costs and expenses	964			462,674			57,278			(10,093		)	510,823
Operating income (loss)	(964		)	64,211			1,703			—			64,950
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	54,179			299			975			(53,630		)	1,823
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(48,269		)	(55,525		)	(740		)	53,630			(50,904		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	12,686			(739		)	—			(11,947		)	—
Other, net	(35,240		)	10,268			(555		)	—			(25,527		)
Total other income (expense)	(16,644		)	(45,697		)	(320		)	(11,947		)	(74,608		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(17,608		)	18,514			1,383			(11,947		)	(9,658		)
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	9,647			(5,901		)	(2,049		)	—			1,697
Net income (loss)	(7,961		)	12,613			(666		)	(11,947		)	(7,961		)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			357			—			357
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(7,961	)	$	12,613		$	(1,023	)	$	(11,947	)	$	(8,318	)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	(7,961	)	$	12,613		$	(666	)	$	(11,947	)	$	(7,961	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			(7,330		)	—			(7,330		)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	(1,275		)	2,225			—			—			950
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	(4,470		)	(7,330		)	—			11,800			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(5,745		)	(5,105		)	(7,330		)	11,800			(6,380		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(13,706		)	7,508			(7,996		)	(147		)	(14,341		)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(635		)	—			(635		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(13,706	)	$	7,508		$	(7,361	)	$	(147	)	$	(13,706	)

Schedule of condensed consolidating statement of cash flows

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

				Guarantor			Non-Guarantor
	HSS			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	15,242		$	(2,568	)	$	5,281		$	(3,317	)	$	14,638
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities	(161,438		)	344,753			4,393			3,317			191,025
Net cash flows from operating activities	(146,196		)	342,185			9,674			—			205,663
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(70,235		)	—			—			—			(70,235		)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	230,776			16,200			—			—			246,976
Purchases of property and equipment	—			(295,998		)	(5,110		)	—			(301,108		)
Acquisitions of orbital rights	—			(10,000		)	(72,477		)	—			(82,477		)
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	(5,480		)	2,829			302			—			(2,349		)
Other, net	—			(8,036		)	—			—			(8,036		)
Net cash flows from investing activities	155,061			(295,005		)	(77,285		)	—			(217,229		)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			(44,626		)	(1,637		)	—			(46,263		)
Debt issuance costs	(229		)	—			—			—			(229		)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	—			6			443			—			449
Advances from affilates	—			—			73,711			—			73,711
Other	—			(764		)	—			—			(764		)
Net cash flows from financing activities	(229		)	(45,384		)	72,517			—			26,904
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			78			—			78
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,636			1,796			4,984			—			15,416
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period	70,603			40,854			13,546			—			125,003
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period	$	79,239		$	42,650		$	18,530		$	—		$	140,419

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

(In thousands)

				Guarantor			Non-Guarantor
	HSS			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(7,961	)	$	12,613		$	(666	)	$	(11,947	)	$	(7,961	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities	180,805			(26,137		)	19,810			11,947			186,425
Net cash flows from operating activities	172,844			(13,524		)	19,144			—			178,464
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(213,815		)	—			—			—			(213,815		)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	424,808			—			—			—			424,808
Purchases of property and equipment	—			(182,669		)	(2,324		)	—			(184,993		)
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net	—			(2,075,613		)				—			(2,075,613		)
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition	(2,174,614		)	—			—			2,174,614			—
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	—			3,340			(1,294		)	—			2,046
Other, net	(1,226		)	(3,995		)				—			(5,221		)
Net cash flows from investing activities	(1,964,847		)	(2,258,937		)	(3,618		)	2,174,614			(2,052,788		)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			(37,488		)	(3,464		)	—			(40,952		)
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition	—			2,174,614			—			(2,174,614		)	—
Debt issuance costs	(57,597		)	—			—			—			(57,597		)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	2,000,000			—			—			—			2,000,000
Contributions from parent	—			166,379			—			—			166,379
Other	51			(206		)	—			—			(155		)
Net cash flows from financing activities	1,942,454			2,303,299			(3,464		)	(2,174,614		)	2,067,675
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			755			—			755
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	150,451			30,838			12,817			—			194,106
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period	—			—			106			—			106
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period	$	150,451		$	30,838		$	12,923		$	—		$	194,212

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (E-Contact)	Feb. 22, 2012 item
E-Contact
Commitment and Contingencies
Number of subsidiaries against which lawsuit was filed	2

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (Level 2, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
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Fair Value Measurements
Orbital incentive obligations	$ 30	$ 6

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Marketable Investment Securities and Other Investment Securities (Details) (USD $)					1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 VRDNs	Dec. 31, 2011 VRDNs	Aug. 31, 2012 Strategic	Dec. 31, 2011 Strategic	Sep. 30, 2012 Other	Dec. 31, 2011 Other
Marketable investment securities - current:
Debt security	$ 79,000,000		$ 7,415,000	$ 61,795,000			$ 77,935,000	$ 192,861,000
Equity security						6,426,000
Carrying amount (at fair value) of strategic investment portfolio						6,400,000
Cost basis of strategic investment portfolio						3,200,000
Total marketable investment securities - current	85,350,000	261,082,000
Amount received in exchange for ownership of common shares					16,200,000
Recognized gain on sale of investments					13,000,000
Other investment securities - noncurrent:
Cost method	15,557,000	15,557,000
Equity method	12,244,000	6,909,000
Total other investment securities - noncurrent	27,801,000	22,466,000
Total marketable investment securities and other investment securities	$ 113,151,000	$ 283,548,000

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Note 2.Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying (a) condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2011, which has been derived from our audited financial statements, and (b) unaudited interim condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information.  Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required for complete financial statements prepared under GAAP.  In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Our results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.  For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.  Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Our operating results for the period presented prior to March 2011 are presented on a combined basis and reflect the historical results of operations and cash flows of certain entities included in the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of EchoStar that principally represented its satellite services business.  The financial statements for all periods are labeled as condensed consolidated financial statements.  Our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 include the operating results of Hughes Communications after June 8, 2011, the date of the Hughes Acquisition.

Principles of Consolidation

We consolidate all majority owned subsidiaries, investments in entities in which we have controlling influence and variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary.  Non-majority owned investments are accounted for using the equity method when we have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of the investee.  When we do not have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of an investee, the cost method is used.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense for each reporting period.  Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, deferred revenue and deferred subscriber acquisition cost amortization periods, percentage-of-completion related to revenue recognition, allowances for doubtful accounts, allowances for sales returns/rebates, warranty obligations, self-insurance obligations, deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, loss contingencies, fair value of financial instruments, fair value of options granted under EchoStar’s stock-based compensation plans, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, capital leases, asset impairments, useful lives of property, equipment and intangible assets, and royalty obligations.  Weakened economic conditions may increase the inherent uncertainty in the estimates and assumptions indicated above.  We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results may differ from previously estimated amounts, and such differences may be material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.  Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected prospectively in the period they occur.

Fair Value Measurements

We determine fair value based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  Market or observable inputs are the preferred source of values, followed by unobservable inputs or assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs.  We apply the following hierarchy in determining fair value:

·Level 1, defined as observable inputs being quoted prices in active markets for identical assets;

·Level 2, defined as observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and

·Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other participants therefore requiring assumptions based on the best information available.

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents, current marketable investment securities, trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, and accrued liabilities were equal to or approximated fair value due to their short-term nature or proximity to current market rates.

Fair values for our publicly traded debt securities are based on quoted market prices.  The fair value of our private debt and orbital incentive obligations is estimated at their carrying value based on current rates (Level 2).  See Note 8 for the fair value of our long-term debt.  As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the fair values of our orbital incentive obligations, based on measurements categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, approximated their carrying values of $30 million and $6 million, respectively.

We use fair value measurements from time-to-time in connection with impairment testing and the assignment of purchase consideration to assets and liabilities of acquired companies.  Those fair value measurements typically include significant unobservable inputs and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Marketable Investment Securities and Other Investment Securities (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of the entity's available-for-sale investments
Total marketable investment securities	$ 85,350	$ 261,082
Debt security	79,000
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
Unrealized Gains	99	3,322
Unrealized Losses	(43)	(1,100)
Unrealized Gains Losses, Net	56	2,222
VRDNs
Components of the entity's available-for-sale investments
Debt security	7,415	61,795
Other
Components of the entity's available-for-sale investments
Debt security	77,935	192,861
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
Unrealized Gains	99	68
Unrealized Losses	(43)	(1,100)
Unrealized Gains Losses, Net	56	(1,032)
Equity security - strategic
Components of the entity's available-for-sale investments
Equity security		6,426
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
Unrealized Gains		3,254
Unrealized Gains Losses, Net		$ 3,254

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Goodwill, Orbital Rights and Other Intangible Assets (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012
Estimated future amortization of the entity's intangible assets
2012 (remaining three months)	$ 17,324
2013	49,488
2014	59,284
2015	49,227
2016	40,441
Thereafter	145,199
Total	$ 360,963

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 140,419	$ 125,003
Marketable investment securities	85,350	261,082
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $14,033 and $16,769, respectively	194,932	171,917
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of zero	52,480	33,128
Advances to affiliates, net	6,543	4,217
Inventory	58,261	47,558
Deferred tax assets	21,160	21,222
Other current assets	51,655	52,917
Total current assets	610,800	717,044
Noncurrent Assets:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	25,889	23,540
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,489,118 and $1,281,930, respectively	2,130,819	2,021,905
Orbital rights, net	561,575	465,658
Goodwill	504,173	516,198
Other intangible assets, net	291,046	341,207
Other investment securities	27,801	22,466
Other noncurrent assets, net	156,041	140,819
Total noncurrent assets	3,697,344	3,531,793
Total assets	4,308,144	4,248,837
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	123,670	141,933
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	3,172	10,100
Advances from affiliates, net	65,864
Deferred revenue and other	39,570	50,568
Accrued interest	41,585	6,348
Accrued expenses and other	118,282	118,643
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	62,117	63,411
Total current liabilities	454,260	391,003
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,431,285	2,464,044
Deferred tax liabilities	276,754	290,287
Advances from affiliates	8,033
Long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities	50,994	26,773
Total noncurrent liabilities	2,767,066	2,781,104
Total liabilities	3,221,326	3,172,107
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)
Shareholder's Equity (Deficit):
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, 1,000 shares issued and outstanding
Additional paid-in capital	1,100,097	1,099,506
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(13,592)	(7,914)
Accumulated earnings (deficit)	(8,730)	(23,972)
Total HSS shareholder's equity (deficit)	1,077,775	1,067,620
Noncontrolling interests	9,043	9,110
Total shareholder's equity (deficit)	1,086,818	1,076,730
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity (deficit)	$ 4,308,144	$ 4,248,837

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Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 item	Sep. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting
Number of business segments			2
Segment Reporting
Number of owned and leased in-orbit satellites			11
Total revenue	$ 350,774	$ 356,352	$ 1,050,990	$ 575,773
EBITDA	134,785	111,846	382,303	203,042
Interest income	373	1,538	1,921	1,823
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(34,138)	(33,791)	(109,660)	(50,904)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	(62)	9,134	101	1,697
Depreciation and amortization	(85,298)	(101,048)	(259,423)	(163,976)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	15,660	(12,321)	15,242	(8,318)
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019
Segment Reporting
Interest rate (as a percent)	6.50%		6.50%
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021
Segment Reporting
Interest rate (as a percent)	7.625%		7.625%
EchoStar Satellite Services Business
Segment Reporting
Number of owned and leased in-orbit satellites			9
Total revenue	65,682	68,491	210,703	205,989
EBITDA	57,065	44,371	162,737	149,255
Interest income	(57)		(35)	38
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(12,569)	(9,781)	(39,603)	(29,583)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	(6,242)	7,694	(11,601)	(5,799)
Depreciation and amortization	(29,838)	(23,686)	(92,716)	(70,581)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	8,359	18,598	18,782	43,330
Hughes Business
Segment Reporting
Total revenue	285,974	287,861	843,017	369,784
EBITDA	75,633	67,294	215,059	87,527
Interest income	89	789	312	789
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(110)	(685)	(325)	(687)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	(7,896)	1,440	(18,598)	(171)
Depreciation and amortization	(55,460)	(77,362)	(166,707)	(93,395)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	12,256	(8,524)	29,741	(5,937)
All Other and Eliminations
Segment Reporting
Total revenue	(882)		(2,730)
EBITDA	2,087	181	4,507	(33,740)
Interest income	341	749	1,644	996
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(21,459)	(23,325)	(69,732)	(20,634)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	14,076		30,300	7,667
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$ (4,955)	$ (22,395)	$ (33,281)	$ (45,711)
All Other and Eliminations | 6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019
Segment Reporting
Interest rate (as a percent)	6.50%		6.50%
All Other and Eliminations | 7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021
Segment Reporting
Interest rate (as a percent)	7.625%		7.625%

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, cash acquired	$ 98,900

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Inventory (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Inventory
Finished goods	$ 39,442	$ 33,574
Work-in-process	10,081	7,315
Raw materials	8,738	6,669
Total inventory	$ 58,261	$ 47,558

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Inventory (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Inventory

Schedule of inventory

	As of
	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Finished goods	$	39,442	$	33,574
Work-in process	10,081		7,315
Raw materials	8,738		6,669
Total inventory	$	58,261	$	47,558

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Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended						3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 EchoStar XVII	Sep. 30, 2012 Satellites	Sep. 30, 2011 Satellites	Sep. 30, 2012 Satellites item	Sep. 30, 2011 Satellites	Sep. 30, 2012 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	Sep. 30, 2011 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	Sep. 30, 2012 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	Sep. 30, 2011 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	Sep. 30, 2012 Amortization of intangible assets and other	Sep. 30, 2011 Amortization of intangible assets and other	Sep. 30, 2012 Amortization of intangible assets and other	Sep. 30, 2011 Amortization of intangible assets and other	Sep. 30, 2012 Buildings and improvements	Sep. 30, 2011 Buildings and improvements	Sep. 30, 2012 Buildings and improvements	Sep. 30, 2011 Buildings and improvements	Sep. 30, 2012 EchoStar III - fully depreciated Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 EchoStar VI item	Sep. 30, 2012 EchoStar VI Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 AMC-16 item	Jun. 30, 2012 AMC-16 February 2012 Anomaly	Sep. 30, 2012 AMC-16 April 2012 Anomaly
Depreciation and amortization expense
Total depreciation and amortization	$ 85,298,000	$ 101,048,000	$ 259,423,000	$ 163,976,000			$ 35,442,000	$ 29,455,000	$ 109,560,000	$ 77,015,000	$ 31,248,000	$ 31,474,000	$ 94,472,000	$ 40,678,000					$ 1,152,000	$ 1,129,000	$ 3,447,000	$ 1,351,000
Amortization of intangible assets and other	17,000,000	39,000,000	52,000,000	45,000,000											17,456,000	38,990,000	51,944,000	44,932,000
Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator									10
Total number of owned and leased satellites present in geostationary orbit of reporting entity									11
Number of satellites utilized under capital lease									4
Property plant and equipment useful life																							12 years		12 years
Loss of TWTAs																								2
Total number of TWTAs lost on the satellite																								5
Solar-power anomalies																										2
Reduction of capital lease obligations due to reduction in monthly recurring payment related to satellite anomalies																											5,000,000	8,000,000
Gain recognized in connection with reduction in monthly recurring lease payment.																											5,000,000	8,000,000
Property and equipment, net	2,130,819,000		2,130,819,000		2,021,905,000	25,000,000
Long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities	50,994,000		50,994,000		26,773,000	25,000,000
Annual interest rate (as a percent)						10.00%
Interest payment obligation						$ 33,000,000
Term of incentive obligation						15 years

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Goodwill, Orbital Rights and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Goodwill, Orbital Rights and Other Intangible Assets

Schedule of goodwill

	Amount
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	516,198
Adjustments	(12,025		)
Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	504,173

Schedule of orbital rights

	As of
	September 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Cost		Accumulated			Cost		Accumulated
	Basis		Amortization			Basis		Amortization
			(In thousands)
Indefinite lives	$	491,658	$	—		$	465,658	$	—
Definite lives	71,506		(1,589		)	—		—
Total orbital rights	$	563,164	$	(1,589	)	$	465,658	$	—

Other intangible assets subject to amortization

	As of
	September 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Cost		Accumulated			Cost		Accumulated
	Basis		Amortization			Basis		Amortization
			(In thousands)
Customer relationships	$	270,300	$	(80,855	)	$	270,300	$	(52,556	)
Contract-based	64,800		(34,040		)	64,800		(20,602		)
Technology-based	51,417		(11,434		)	51,417		(5,007		)
Trademark portfolio	29,700		(1,980		)	29,700		(866		)
Favorable leases	4,707		(1,569		)	4,707		(686		)
Total	$	420,924	$	(129,878	)	$	420,924	$	(79,717	)

Estimated future amortization of intangible assets

For the Years Ending December 31,	Amount
	(In thousands)
2012 (remaining three months)	$	17,324
2013	49,488
2014	59,284
2015	49,227
2016	40,441
Thereafter	145,199
Total	$	360,963

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Organization and Business Activities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Organization and Business Activities

Organization and Business Activities

Note 1.Organization and Business Activities

Principal Business

Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation, (together with its subsidiaries, “HSS,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and/or “our”) is a holding company and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (“EchoStar”).  We were formed as a Colorado corporation in March 2011 to facilitate the acquisition (the “Hughes Acquisition”) of Hughes Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Hughes Communications”) and related financing transactions.  In connection with our formation, EchoStar contributed the assets and liabilities of its satellite services business, including its principal operating subsidiary of its satellite services business, EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C., to us.  As a result, our historical financial statements, prior to June 9, 2011, reflect the historical consolidated financial position and operating results of EchoStar’s satellite services business.

Following the Hughes Acquisition, we operate two primary business segments:

·EchoStar Satellite Services— which uses 9 of our 11 owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) licenses to lease capacity on a full-time and occasional-use basis primarily to DISH Network, and secondarily to Dish Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“Dish Mexico”), United States government service providers, state agencies, Internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers and private enterprise customers.

·Hughes — which provides satellite broadband Internet access to North American consumers and broadband network services and systems to the domestic and international enterprise markets.  The Hughes segment also provides managed services to large enterprises and networking systems solutions to customers for mobile satellite and wireless backhaul systems.  Hughes became a new segment as a result of the Hughes Acquisition and the operating results of Hughes Communications are included in our results effective June 9, 2011.  See Note 9 for further discussion of the Hughes Acquisition.

Effective January 1, 2008, DISH Network completed its distribution to EchoStar (the “Spin-off”) of its digital set-top box business and certain infrastructure and other assets, including certain of its satellites, uplink and satellite transmission assets, real estate and other assets and related liabilities.  Since the Spin-off, EchoStar and DISH Network have operated as separate publicly-traded companies, and neither entity has any ownership interest in the other.  However, a substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of both companies is owned beneficially by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman, or by certain trusts established by Mr. Ergen for the benefit of his family.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Allowance for doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable (in dollars)	$ 14,033	$ 16,769
Allowance for doubtful account on trade accounts receivable - DISH Network (in dollars)	0	0
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	$ 1,489,118	$ 1,281,930
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,000	1,000

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Segment Reporting

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting

Note 11.Segment Reporting

Operating segments are components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision-maker(s) of an enterprise.  Total assets by segment have not been specified because the information is not provided to our chief operating decision-maker on a regular basis.  Under this definition, we operate two primary business segments.

·EchoStar Satellite Services— which uses 9 of our 11 owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related FCC licenses to lease capacity on a full-time and occasional-use basis primarily to DISH Network, and secondarily to Dish Mexico, United States government service providers, state agencies, Internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers and private enterprise customers.

·Hughes — which provides satellite broadband Internet access to North American consumers and broadband network services and systems to the domestic and international enterprise markets.  The Hughes segment also provides managed services to large enterprises and networking systems solutions to customers for mobile satellite and wireless backhaul systems.  Hughes became a new segment as a result of the Hughes Acquisition and the operating results of Hughes Communications are included in our results effective June 9, 2011.  See Note 9 for further discussion of the Hughes Acquisition.

The “All Other and Eliminations” category consists of revenue and net income (loss) attributable to HSS from other operations including our corporate investment portfolio for which segment disclosure requirements do not apply.  In addition, this category includes interest expense related to our 6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 and our 7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021 (collectively, the “Notes”), net of capitalized interest.  Transactions between segments were not significant.

The following table reports our operating segment results and reconciles earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) to reported “Net income (loss) attributable to HSS” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss):

	EchoStar Satellite Services			Hughes			All Other and Eliminations			Consolidated Total
	(In thousands)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
Total revenue	$	65,682		$	285,974		$	(882	)	$	350,774
EBITDA (1)	$	57,065		$	75,633		$	2,087		$	134,785
Interest income	(57		)	89			341			373
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(12,569		)	(110		)	(21,459		)	(34,138		)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	(6,242		)	(7,896		)	14,076			(62		)
Depreciation and amortization	(29,838		)	(55,460		)	—			(85,298		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	8,359		$	12,256		$	(4,955	)	$	15,660
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
Total revenue	$	68,491		$	287,861		$	—		$	356,352
EBITDA (1)	$	44,371		$	67,294		$	181		$	111,846
Interest income	—			789			749			1,538
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(9,781		)	(685		)	(23,325		)	(33,791		)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	7,694			1,440			—			9,134
Depreciation and amortization	(23,686		)	(77,362		)	—			(101,048		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	18,598		$	(8,524	)	$	(22,395	)	$	(12,321	)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Total revenue	$	210,703		$	843,017		$	(2,730	)	$	1,050,990
EBITDA (1)	$	162,737		$	215,059		$	4,507		$	382,303
Interest income	(35		)	312			1,644			1,921
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(39,603		)	(325		)	(69,732		)	(109,660		)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	(11,601		)	(18,598		)	30,300			101
Depreciation and amortization	(92,716		)	(166,707		)	—			(259,423		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	18,782		$	29,741		$	(33,281	)	$	15,242
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
Total revenue	$	205,989		$	369,784		$	—		$	575,773
EBITDA (1)	$	149,255		$	87,527		$	(33,740	)	$	203,042
Interest income	38			789			996			1,823
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(29,583		)	(687		)	(20,634		)	(50,904		)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	(5,799		)	(171		)	7,667			1,697
Depreciation and amortization	(70,581		)	(93,395		)	—			(163,976		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	43,330		$	(5,937	)	$	(45,711	)	$	(8,318	)

(1)EBITDA is not a measure determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for operating income, net income or any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP.  Conceptually, EBITDA measures the amount of income generated each period that could be used to service debt, pay taxes and fund capital expenditures.  EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.  EBITDA is used by our management as a measure of operating efficiency and overall financial performance for benchmarking against our peers and competitors.  Management believes EBITDA provides meaningful supplemental information regarding liquidity and the underlying operating performance of our business.  Management also believes that EBITDA is useful to investors because it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industries.

Geographic Information and Transactions with Major Customers

Geographic Information. Revenue is attributed to geographic regions based upon the location where the goods and services are provided. North American revenue includes transactions with North American customers. All other revenue includes transactions with customers in Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and the Middle East. The following table summarizes total long-lived assets, which include property and equipment; goodwill; orbital rights and other intangible assets, and revenue attributed to the North American and other foreign locations.

	As of
Long-lived assets:	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
North America	$	3,390,149	$	3,321,620
Other	97,464		23,348
Total long-lived assets	$	3,487,613	$	3,344,968

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Revenue:	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
North America	$	291,574	$	297,897	$	876,825	$	497,625
Other	59,200		58,455		174,165		78,148
Total revenue	$	350,774	$	356,352	$	1,050,990	$	575,773

Transactions with Major Customers. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, our revenue included sales to DISH Network, our major customer. The following table summarizes sales to DISH Network and its percentage of total revenue.

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Total revenue:
DISH Network:
EchoStar Satellite Services segment	$	46,931		$	53,597		$	154,441		$	159,625
Hughes segment	4,723			929			9,037			929
Total DISH Network	51,654			54,526			163,478			160,554
All other	299,120			301,826			887,512			415,219
Total revenue	$	350,774		$	356,352		$	1,050,990		$	575,773
Percentage of total revenue:
DISH Network	14.7		%	15.3		%	15.6		%	27.9		%
All other	85.3		%	84.7		%	84.4		%	72.1		%

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Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions

Note 12.Related Party Transactions

EchoStar

We and EchoStar have agreed that we shall have the right, but not the obligation, to receive from EchoStar certain corporate services, including among other things: treasury, tax, accounting and reporting, risk management, legal, internal audit, human resources, and information technology.  In addition, we occupy certain office space in buildings owned by EchoStar and pay a portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises in accordance with the percentage of the space we occupy.  These services are provided at cost.  We may terminate a particular service we receive from EchoStar for any reason upon at least 30 days notice.  We recorded expenses for these services of $2 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 and $9 million and $6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  For each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized $8 million of equipment revenue from the sales of satellite broadband equipment and related equipment to EchoStar.

DISH Network

Following the Spin-off, EchoStar and DISH Network have operated as separate public companies and DISH Network has no ownership interest in EchoStar or us.  However, a substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of EchoStar and DISH Network is owned beneficially by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman, or by certain trusts established by Mr. Ergen for the benefit of his family.

EchoStar and DISH Network have entered into certain agreements pursuant to which EchoStar and we obtain certain products, services and rights from DISH Network, DISH Network obtains certain products, services and rights from us and EchoStar, and we and DISH Network have indemnified each other against certain liabilities arising from our respective businesses.  EchoStar also may enter into additional agreements with DISH Network in the future.

Generally, the amounts DISH Network pays for products and services provided under the agreements are based on our cost plus a fixed margin (unless noted differently below), which varies depending on the nature of the products and services provided.

The following is a summary of the terms of the principal agreements that EchoStar or we have entered into with DISH Network that may have an impact on our financial position and results of operations.

“Services and other revenue — DISH Network”

Satellite Capacity Agreements.  Since the Spin-off, we have entered into certain satellite capacity agreements pursuant to which DISH Network leases satellite capacity on certain satellites owned or leased by us.  The fees for the leases provided under these satellite capacity agreements depend, among other things, upon the orbital location of the applicable satellite and the length of the lease.  The term of each lease is set forth below:

EchoStar VI, VIII and XII.  DISH Network leases certain satellite capacity from us on EchoStar VI, VIII and XII.  The leases generally terminate upon the earlier of: (i) the end of life or replacement of the satellite (unless DISH Network determines to renew on a year-to-year basis); (ii) the date the satellite fails; (iii) the date the transponders on which service is being provided fails; or (iv) a certain date, which depends upon, among other things, the estimated useful life of the satellite, whether the replacement satellite fails at launch or in orbit prior to being placed into service, and the exercise of certain renewal options.  DISH Network generally has the option to renew each lease on a year-to-year basis through the end of the respective satellite’s life.  There can be no assurance that any options to renew such agreements will be exercised.

EchoStar IX.  DISH Network leases certain satellite capacity from us on EchoStar IX.  Subject to availability, DISH Network generally has the right to continue to lease satellite capacity from us on EchoStar IX on a month-to-month basis.

EchoStar XVI.  DISH Network will lease certain satellite capacity from us on EchoStar XVI after its service commencement date, and this lease generally terminates upon the earlier of: (i) the end of life or replacement of the satellite; (ii) the date the satellite fails; (iii) the date the transponder(s) on which service is being provided under the agreement fails; or (iv) ten years following the actual service commencement date.  Upon expiration of the initial term, DISH Network has the option to renew on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the satellite.  There can be no assurance that any options to renew this agreement will be exercised.  EchoStar XVI is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2012.

EchoStar XV.  EchoStar XV is owned by DISH Network and is operated at the 61.5 degree west longitude orbital location.  The FCC has granted us an authorization to operate the satellite at the 61.5 degree west longitude orbital location.  For so long as EchoStar XV remains in service at the 61.5 degree west longitude orbital location, DISH Network is obligated to pay us a fee for the use of the orbital right which varies depending on the number of frequencies being used by EchoStar XV.

Nimiq 5 Agreement.  During 2009, we entered into a fifteen-year satellite service agreement with Telesat Canada (“Telesat”) to receive service on all 32 DBS transponders on the Nimiq 5 satellite at the 72.7 degree west longitude orbital location (the “Telesat Transponder Agreement”).  During 2009, DISH Network also entered into a satellite service agreement (the “DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement”) with us, pursuant to which they receive service from us on all 32 of the DBS transponders covered by the Telesat Transponder Agreement.

Under the terms of the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement, DISH Network makes certain monthly payments to us that commenced in 2009 when the Nimiq 5 satellite was placed into service and continue through the service term.  Unless earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement, the service term will expire ten years following the date it was placed into service.  Upon expiration of the initial term, DISH Network has the option to renew the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the Nimiq 5 satellite.  Upon in-orbit failure or end of life of the Nimiq 5 satellite, and in certain other circumstances, DISH Network has certain rights to receive service from us on a replacement satellite.  There can be no assurance that any options to renew the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement will be exercised or that DISH Network will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite.

QuetzSat-1 Agreement.  During 2008, we entered into a ten-year satellite service agreement with SES, which provides, among other things, for the provision by SES to us of service on 32 DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite.  QuetzSat-1 was launched on September 29, 2011 and was placed into service during the fourth quarter of 2011 at the 67.1 degree west longitude orbital location while we and DISH Network explore alternative uses for the QuetzSat-1 satellite.  In the interim, we are providing DISH Network with alternate capacity at the 77 degree west longitude orbital location.  We commenced payments under our agreement with SES upon the placement of the QuetzSat-1 satellite at the 67.1 degree west longitude orbital location.  During 2008, we also entered into a transponder service agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which DISH Network was entitled to receive service from us on 24 of the DBS transponders on QuetzSat-1, which will replace certain other transponders leased from us. During the third quarter of 2012, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement pursuant to which effectively reduced the number of DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite leased to DISH Network to 19 transponders.

Under the terms of our contractual arrangements with DISH Network, we will recognize revenue for the QuetzSat-1 satellite when it is placed into service at the 77 degree west longitude orbital location and continuing through the remainder of the service term.  Unless extended or earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of our agreement with DISH Network for the QuetzSat-1 satellite, the initial service term will expire in November 2021.  Upon expiration of the initial service term, DISH Network has the option to renew the agreement for the QuetzSat-1 satellite on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the QuetzSat-1 satellite.  Upon an in-orbit failure or end of life of the QuetzSat-1 satellite, and in certain other circumstances, DISH Network has certain rights to receive service from us on a replacement satellite.  There can be no assurance that any options to renew this agreement will be exercised or that DISH Network will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite.

TT&C Agreement.  In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a telemetry, tracking and control (“TT&C”) agreement pursuant to which we provided TT&C services to DISH Network for a period ending on January 1, 2012 (the “Prior TT&C Agreement”).  The fees for services provided under the Prior TT&C Agreement were calculated at cost plus a fixed margin.  DISH Network was able to terminate the Prior TT&C Agreement for any reason upon 60 days notice.

On January 1, 2012, we entered into a TT&C agreement pursuant to which we will continue to provide TT&C services to DISH Network and its subsidiaries for a period ending on December 31, 2016 (the “2012 TT&C Agreement”).  The material terms of the 2012 TT&C Agreement are substantially the same as the material terms of the Prior TT&C Agreement, except that the fees for services provided under the 2012 TT&C Agreement are calculated at either: (i) a fixed fee; or (ii) cost plus a fixed margin, which will vary depending on the nature of the services provided.

Blockbuster.  On April 26, 2011, DISH Network acquired substantially all of the assets of Blockbuster, Inc. (the “Blockbuster Acquisition”).  On June 8, 2011, we completed the Hughes Acquisition.  Hughes provided certain broadband products and services to Blockbuster pursuant to an agreement that was entered into prior to the Blockbuster Acquisition and the Hughes Acquisition.  Subsequent to both the Blockbuster Acquisition and the Hughes Acquisition, Blockbuster entered into a new agreement with Hughes pursuant to which Blockbuster may continue to purchase broadband products and services from Hughes.  The term of the agreement is through October 31, 2014 and Blockbuster has the option to renew the agreement for an additional one year period.

RUS Implementation Agreement.  In September 2010, DISH Broadband L.L.C. (“DISH Broadband”), DISH Network’s wholly owned subsidiary, was selected by the Rural Utilities Service (“RUS”) of the United States Department of Agriculture to receive up to approximately $14 million in broadband stimulus grant funds (the “Grant Funds”).  Effective November 2011, Hughes Communications and DISH Broadband entered into a RUS Implementation Agreement (the “RUS Agreement”) pursuant to which Hughes Communications provides certain portions of the equipment and broadband service used to implement DISH Broadband’s RUS program.  The initial term of the RUS Agreement shall continue until the earlier of: (i) September 24, 2013; or (ii) the date that the Grant Funds have been exhausted.  In addition, DISH Broadband may terminate the RUS Agreement for convenience upon 45 days prior written notice to Hughes Communications.

TerreStar Agreement.  On March 9, 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of substantially all the assets of TerreStar.  Prior to DISH Network’s acquisition of substantially all the assets of TerreStar and our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, TerreStar and HNS entered into various agreements pursuant to which our Hughes segment provides, among other things, hosting, operations and maintenance services for TerreStar’s satellite gateway and associated ground infrastructure.  These agreements generally may be terminated by DISH Network at any time for convenience.

Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement.  Effective October 1, 2012, HNS and dishNet Satellite Broadband L.L.C. (“dishNET Satellite Broadband”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH Network, entered into a Distribution Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) pursuant to which dishNET Satellite Broadband has the right, but not the obligation, to market, sell and distribute the HNS satellite Internet service (the “Service”) under the dishNET brand.  dishNET Satellite Broadband pays HNS a monthly per subscriber wholesale service fee for the Service based upon the subscriber’s service level, and, beginning January 1, 2014, certain volume subscription thresholds.  The Distribution Agreement has a term of five years with automatic renewal for successive one year terms unless either party gives written notice of its intent not to renew to the other party at least 180 days before the expiration of the then-current term.  Upon expiration or termination of the Distribution Agreement, the parties will continue to provide the Service to the then-current dishNET subscribers pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Distribution Agreement.

“General and administrative expenses — DISH Network”

Management Services Agreement.  EchoStar entered into a Management Services Agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which DISH Network makes certain of its officers available to provide services (which are primarily legal and accounting services) to us and EchoStar.  Specifically, Paul W. Orban remains employed by DISH Network, but also served as EchoStar’s Senior Vice President and Controller through April 2012.  In addition, R. Stanton Dodge remains employed by DISH Network, but also served as EchoStar’s and our Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary through November 2011.  EchoStar makes payments to DISH Network based upon an allocable portion of the personnel costs and expenses incurred by DISH Network with respect to such DISH Network officers (taking into account wages and fringe benefits).  These allocations are based upon the estimated percentages of time to be spent by the DISH Network executive officers performing services for us and EchoStar under the Management Services Agreement.  EchoStar also reimburses DISH Network for direct out-of-pocket costs incurred by DISH Network for management services provided to us and EchoStar.  EchoStar and DISH Network evaluate all charges for reasonableness at least annually and make any adjustments to these charges as EchoStar and DISH Network mutually agree upon.  A portion of these costs and expenses has been allocated to us in the manner described above under the caption “EchoStar.”

The Management Services Agreement automatically renewed on January 1, 2012 for an additional one-year period until January 1, 2013 and renews automatically for successive one-year periods thereafter, unless terminated earlier: (i) by us at any time upon at least 30 days notice; (ii) by DISH Network at the end of any renewal term, upon at least 180 days notice; or (iii) by DISH Network upon notice to us, following certain changes in control.

Professional Services Agreement.  Prior to 2010, in connection with the Spin-off, EchoStar entered into various agreements with DISH Network including the Transition Services Agreement, Satellite Procurement Agreement and Services Agreement, which all expired on January 1, 2010 and were replaced by a Professional Services Agreement.  During 2009, EchoStar and DISH Network agreed that EchoStar shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to receive the following services from DISH Network, among others, certain of which were previously provided under the Transition Services Agreement: information technology, travel and event coordination, internal audit, legal, accounting and tax, benefits administration, program acquisition services and other support services.  Additionally, EchoStar and DISH Network agreed that DISH Network shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to engage us to manage the process of procuring new satellite capacity for DISH Network (previously provided under the Satellite Procurement Agreement) and receive logistics, procurement and quality assurance services from EchoStar (previously provided under the Services Agreement).  A portion of these costs and expenses has been allocated to us in the manner described above under the caption “EchoStar.” The Professional Services Agreement automatically renewed on January 1, 2012 for an additional one-year period until January 1, 2013 and renews automatically for successive one-year periods thereafter, unless terminated earlier by either party upon at least 60 days notice.  However, either party may terminate the Professional Services Agreement in part with respect to any particular service it receives for any reason upon at least 30 days notice.

Other Agreements — DISH Network

Satellite Capacity Leased from DISH Network.  During 2009, we entered into a satellite capacity agreement pursuant to which we leased certain satellite capacity from DISH Network on EchoStar I.  The fee for the services provided under this satellite capacity agreement depends, among other things, upon the orbital location of the satellite and the length of the lease.  Effective as of July 1, 2012, EchoStar and DISH Network mutually agreed to terminate this satellite capacity agreement.  The amount of those fees included in “Cost of sales — services and other” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) was none and $6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $8 million and $17 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Tax Sharing Agreement.  As a subsidiary of EchoStar, we are an indirect party to EchoStar’s tax sharing agreement with DISH Network that was entered into in connection with the Spin-off.  This agreement governs EchoStar and DISH Network’s respective rights, responsibilities and obligations after the Spin-off with respect to taxes for the periods ending on or before the Spin-off.  Generally, all pre-Spin-off taxes, including any taxes that are incurred as a result of restructuring activities undertaken to implement the Spin-off, are borne by DISH Network, and DISH Network will indemnify EchoStar for such taxes.  However, DISH Network is not liable for and will not indemnify EchoStar for any taxes that are incurred as a result of the Spin-off or certain related transactions failing to qualify as tax-free distributions pursuant to any provision of Section 355 or Section 361 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended because of: (i) a direct or indirect acquisition of any of EchoStar’s stock, stock options or assets; (ii) any action that EchoStar takes or fails to take; or (iii) any action that EchoStar takes that is inconsistent with the information and representations furnished to the IRS in connection with the request for the private letter ruling, or to counsel in connection with any opinion being delivered by counsel with respect to the Spin-off or certain related transactions.  In such case, EchoStar will be solely liable for, and will indemnify DISH Network for, any resulting taxes, as well as any losses, claims and expenses.  The tax sharing agreement will only terminate after the later of the full period of all applicable statutes of limitations, including extensions, or once all rights and obligations are fully effectuated or performed.

DBSD North America Agreement.  On March 9, 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of 100% of the equity of reorganized DBSD North America.  Prior to DISH Network’s acquisition of DBSD North America and our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, DBSD North America and Hughes Network Systems, LLC (“HNS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hughes, entered into an agreement pursuant to which our Hughes segment provides, among other things, hosting, operations and maintenance services of DBSD North America’s satellite gateway and associated ground infrastructure.  This agreement was renewed for a one year period ending on February 15, 2013, and renews for four successive one-year periods unless terminated by DBSD North America upon at least 30 days notice prior to the expiration of any renewal term.

Hughes Systique Corporation (“Hughes Systique”)

We contract with Hughes Systique for software development services.  In addition to our 45% ownership in Hughes Systique, Mr. Pradman Kaul, the President of Hughes Communications, Inc. and a member of EchoStar’s Board of Directors and his brother, who is the CEO and President of Hughes Systique, in the aggregate, owned approximately 26%, on an undiluted basis, of Hughes Systique’s outstanding shares as of September 30, 2012.  Furthermore, Mr. Pradman Kaul serves on the board of directors of Hughes Systique.  We are considered the “primary beneficiary” of Hughes Systique and as a result, we are required to consolidate Hughes Systique’s financial statements in our consolidated financial statements.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, Hughes Systique provided $0.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively, of software development services to EchoStar.

Dish Mexico

During 2008, EchoStar entered into a joint venture for a direct-to-home (“DTH”) satellite service in Mexico known as Dish Mexico.  Pursuant to these arrangements, we provide satellite capacity to Dish Mexico.  We recognized $4.5 million and $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $8.8 million and $6.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, of satellite services revenue from Dish Mexico.  As of each of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our accounts receivable balance due from Dish Mexico was $4.5 million and $1 million, respectively.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$ 230,937	$ 243,569	$ 702,068	$ 331,775
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	51,654	54,526	163,478	160,554
Equipment revenue	68,183	58,257	185,444	83,444
Total revenue	350,774	356,352	1,050,990	575,773
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales - services and other	118,625	125,380	356,901	185,277
Cost of sales - equipment	61,379	48,729	160,262	68,541
Selling, general and administrative expenses	54,125	64,123	165,963	86,123
Research and development expenses	5,255	5,610	15,417	6,906
Depreciation and amortization (Notes 6 and 7)	85,298	101,048	259,423	163,976
Total costs and expenses	324,682	344,890	957,966	510,823
Operating income (loss)	26,092	11,462	93,024	64,950
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income	373	1,538	1,921	1,823
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(34,138)	(33,791)	(109,660)	(50,904)
Hughes Acquisition costs	7	(730)		(35,230)
Other, net	23,103	336	29,252	9,703
Total other income (expense)	(10,655)	(32,647)	(78,487)	(74,608)
Income (loss) before income taxes	15,437	(21,185)	14,537	(9,658)
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(62)	9,134	101	1,697
Net income (loss)	15,375	(12,051)	14,638	(7,961)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(285)	270	(604)	357
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	15,660	(12,321)	15,242	(8,318)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	15,375	(12,051)	14,638	(7,961)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,208	(6,968)	(3,143)	(7,330)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	284	1,955	10,988	950
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities included in net income (loss)	(13,154)		(13,154)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(11,662)	(5,013)	(5,309)	(6,380)
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,713	(17,064)	9,329	(14,341)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	192	(368)	(235)	(635)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$ 3,521	$ (16,696)	$ 9,564	$ (13,706)

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Property and Equipment

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

Note 6.Property and Equipment

Depreciation and amortization expense consisted of the following:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Satellites	$	35,442	$	29,455	$	109,560	$	77,015
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	31,248		31,474		94,472		40,678
Amortization of intangible assets and other	17,456		38,990		51,944		44,932
Buildings and improvements	1,152		1,129		3,447		1,351
Total depreciation and amortization	$	85,298	$	101,048	$	259,423	$	163,976

As a result of an accelerated amortization method used for certain of our intangible assets acquired in the Hughes Acquisition, higher amortization expense was recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2012.  The increase in our depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 was due to depreciation expense recognized on assets acquired in June 2011 in connection with the Hughes Acquisition.

Depreciation and amortization expense is reported separately from cost of sales and other expense categories included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Satellites

As of September 30, 2012, we utilized 10 of our 11 owned and leased satellites in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator, including the SPACEWAY 3 satellite, which was added to our satellite fleet as a result of the Hughes Acquisition in 2011, and the recently launched EchoStar XVII satellite in July 2012.  Four of these satellites are accounted for as capital leases and are depreciated over the terms of the satellite service agreements.  Beginning October 2012, we introduced HughesNet Gen4 broadband Internet services to our customers in North America on the EchoStar XVII satellite.  We depreciate our owned satellites on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each satellite.

In addition, we also own EchoStar XVI, which is currently under construction and is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2012.

EchoStar XVII Orbital Incentives Obligation

Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the construction agreement for EchoStar XVII, we are obligated to commence payment of in-orbit incentives totalling $25 million (the “Orbital incentive”) upon the completion of the in-orbit testing, which occurred in September 2012. In addition, we are required to make interest payments on the Orbital incentive, at an annual rate of 10%, of approximately $33 million. The Orbital incentive payments, including interest, are required to be paid quarterly over a 15-year period, subject to prepayment at our option; however, these payments are subject to reduction in the event of future satellite failures.  As of September 30, 2012, the Orbital incentive was capitalized in “Property and equipment, net” and included in “Long-term deferred revenue and other long-term liabilities” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Satellite Anomalies

Certain of our satellites have experienced anomalies, some of which have had a significant adverse impact on their remaining useful life and/or commercial operation.  There can be no assurance that future anomalies will not further impact the remaining useful life and commercial operation of any of the satellites in our fleet.  See “Long-Lived Satellite Assets” below for further discussion of evaluation of impairment.  In addition, there can be no assurance that we can recover critical transmission capacity in the event one or more of our in-orbit satellites were to fail.  We generally do not carry in-orbit insurance on any of our satellites, other than SPACEWAY 3, EchoStar XVI and EchoStar XVII, and therefore, we bear the risk of any uninsured in-orbit failures.  However, pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing certain portions of our indebtedness, we are required, subject to certain limitations on coverage, to maintain launch insurance for EchoStar XVI and to maintain in-orbit insurance for EchoStar XVI, EchoStar XVII and SPACEWAY 3.  Satellite anomalies with respect to certain of our satellites are discussed below.

Owned Satellites

EchoStar III.  EchoStar III, which is currently an in-orbit spare, was designed to meet a minimum 12-year useful life.  During the first quarter of 2012, EchoStar III experienced a solar array anomaly which did not impact commercial operation of the satellite; however, there can be no assurance that future anomalies will not impact its commercial operation.  EchoStar III was fully depreciated in 2009.

EchoStar VI.  EchoStar VI was designed to meet a minimum 12-year useful life.  Prior to 2012, this satellite experienced solar array anomalies and the loss of traveling wave tube amplifiers (“TWTAs”) that did not reduce its useful life; however, the solar array anomalies impacted the commercial operation of the satellite.  During the first quarter of 2012, we determined that EchoStar VI experienced the loss of two additional TWTAs increasing the total number of TWTAs lost on the satellite to five.  During the second quarter of 2012, EchoStar VI lost an additional solar array string reducing the total power available for use by the spacecraft.  The recent losses of TWTAs and the solar array string did not reduce the estimated useful life of the satellite and did not impact the current commercial operation of the satellite; however, there can be no assurance that future anomalies will not reduce its useful life or impact its commercial operation.  EchoStar VI was fully depreciated in August 2012.

EchoStar XII.  Prior to 2012, EchoStar XII experienced anomalies resulting in the loss of electrical power available from its solar arrays.  During September 2012 and November 2012, EchoStar XII experienced additional solar array anomalies, which could further reduce the electrical power available to operate EchoStar XII.  An investigation of the anomalies is continuing.  We currently operate EchoStar XII in spot beam mode.  If we continue to operate the satellite in the spot beam mode, as a result of this loss of electrical power, we are still able to maintain our current operational requirements.  Additional solar array anomalies are likely to continue to degrade operational capability in all of the possible modes.  Since the number of useable transponders on EchoStar XII depends on, among other things, whether EchoStar XII is operated in CONUS, spot beam, or hybrid CONUS/spot beam mode, we are unable to determine at this time the actual number of transponders that will be available at any given time or how many transponders can be used during the remaining estimated life of the satellite.  Additionally, there can be no assurance that future anomalies will not cause further losses, which could impact the remaining useful life or commercial operation of EchoStar XII.

Leased Satellites

EchoStar I.  During 2009, we entered into a satellite capacity agreement pursuant to which we leased certain satellite capacity from DISH Network on EchoStar I.  During the first quarter of 2012, EchoStar I experienced a communications receiver anomaly, which had no impact on the commercial operation of the satellite. Effective July 1, 2012, we and DISH Network mutually agreed to terminate this satellite capacity agreement.

AMC-16.  In February 2012 and April 2012, AMC-16 experienced two solar-power anomalies, causing a partial power loss that reduced its capacity.  Pursuant to the governing satellite services agreement, we are entitled to a reduction of our monthly recurring payment in the event of a partial loss of satellite capacity.  In connection with the February 2012 anomaly, we reduced our capital lease obligation and recognized a corresponding gain of $5 million in the second quarter of 2012.  In connection with the April 2012 anomaly, we reduced our capital lease obligation and recognized a corresponding gain of approximately $8 million in the third quarter of 2012.  The gains were recorded in “Other, net” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).  There can be no assurance that these anomalies or any future anomalies will not reduce its useful life or further impact its commercial operations.

Long-Lived Satellite Assets

We evaluate our satellites for impairment and test for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable.  This evaluation is performed at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities.  Certain of the anomalies discussed above, and previously disclosed, may be considered to represent a significant adverse change in the physical condition of a particular satellite.  However, based on the redundancy designed within each satellite, these anomalies are not considered to be significant events that would require a test of recoverability because the projected cash flows have not been significantly affected by these anomalies.

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Inventory

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Inventory

Inventory

Note 5.Inventory

Our inventory consisted of the following:

	As of
	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Finished goods	$	39,442	$	33,574
Work-in process	10,081		7,315
Raw materials	8,738		6,669
Total inventory	$	58,261	$	47,558

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Property and Equipment (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Property and Equipment

Schedule of depreciation and amortization expense

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
Satellites	$	35,442	$	29,455	$	109,560	$	77,015
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other	31,248		31,474		94,472		40,678
Amortization of intangible assets and other	17,456		38,990		51,944		44,932
Buildings and improvements	1,152		1,129		3,447		1,351
Total depreciation and amortization	$	85,298	$	101,048	$	259,423	$	163,976

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Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Note 13.SupplementalGuarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

Certain of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries (together, the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”) have fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, the obligations of the Company under the Notes, which were issued on June 1, 2011.

In lieu of separate financial statements of the Guarantor Subsidiaries, condensed consolidating financial information prepared in accordance with Rule 3-10(f) of Regulation S-X is presented below, including the condensed balance sheet information, the condensed statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) information and the condensed statement of cash flows information of the Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a combined basis and the non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company on a combined basis and the eliminations necessary to arrive at the corresponding information of the Company on a consolidated basis.

The indentures governing the Notes contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, impose limitations on the ability of the Company and certain of its restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make distributions, incur additional debt, make certain investments, create liens or enter into sale and leaseback transactions, merge or consolidate with another company, transfer and sell assets, or enter into transactions with affiliates.

The condensed consolidating financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included herein.

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor
	HSS		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	79,239	$	42,650		$	18,530	$	—		$	140,419
Marketable investment securities	85,350		—			—		—			85,350
Trade account receivables, net	—		141,299			53,633		—			194,932
Trade account receivables - DISH Network, net	—		52,350			130		—			52,480
Inventory	—		45,869			12,392		—			58,261
Advances to affiliates, net	496,030		—			—		(489,487		)	6,543
Intercompany interest receivables	54,379		168			2,081		(56,628		)	—
Other current assets	10,348		39,956			22,511		—			72,815
Total current assets	725,346		322,292			109,277		(546,115		)	610,800
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	9,890		15,036			963		—			25,889
Property and equipment, net	—		2,105,655			25,164		—			2,130,819
Orbital rights, net	—		491,658			69,917		—			561,575
Goodwill	—		504,173			—		—			504,173
Other intangible assets, net	—		291,046			—		—			291,046
Investment in subsidiaries	—		59,774			—		(59,774		)	—
Intercompany note receivables	2,354,030		1,716			—		(2,355,746		)	—
Other noncurrent assets, net	51,565		131,913			6,790		(6,426		)	183,842
Total assets	$	3,140,831	$	3,923,263		$	212,111	$	(2,968,061	)	$	4,308,144
Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	$	355	$	107,554		$	15,761	$	—		$	123,670
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	5		3,167			—		—			3,172
Accrued expenses and other	52,795		118,973			27,669		—			199,437
Advances from affiliates, net	—		513,371			85,094		(532,601		)	65,864
Intercompany interest payables	—		54,369			2,259		(56,628		)	—
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—		61,108			1,009		—			62,117
Total current liabilities	53,155		858,542			131,792		(589,229		)	454,260
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,000,000		430,347			938		—			2,431,285
Advances from affiliates	—		—			8,033		—			8,033
Intercompany note payables	—		2,353,680			2,066		(2,355,746		)	—
Other long-term liabilities	9,901		323,808			465		(6,426		)	327,748
Total HSS shareholder’s equity (deficit)	1,077,775		(43,114		)	59,774		(16,660		)	1,077,775
Noncontrolling interests	—		—			9,043		—			9,043
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity (deficit)	$	3,140,831	$	3,923,263		$	212,111	$	(2,968,061	)	$	4,308,144

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2011

(In thousands)

			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor
	HSS		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	70,603	$	40,854		$	13,546	$	—		$	125,003
Marketable investment securities	254,656		6,426			—		—			261,082
Trade accounts receivable, net	—		112,507			59,410		—			171,917
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net	—		33,128			—		—			33,128
Advances to affiliates, net	424,597		—			—		(420,380		)	4,217
Inventory	—		39,735			7,823		—			47,558
Other current assets	4,288		49,968			19,883		—			74,139
Total current assets	754,144		282,618			100,662		(420,380		)	717,044
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	4,410		17,865			1,265		—			23,540
Property and equipment, net	—		1,995,043			26,862		—			2,021,905
Goodwill	—		516,198			—		—			516,198
Orbital rights, net	—		465,658			—		—			465,658
Other intangible assets, net	—		341,207			—		—			341,207
Investment in subsidiaries	—		58,861			—		(58,861		)	—
Intercompany note and interest receivables	2,271,522		—			—		(2,271,522		)	—
Other noncurrent assets, net	55,405		102,956			7,046		(2,122		)	163,285
Total assets	$	3,085,481	$	3,780,406		$	135,835	$	(2,752,885	)	$	4,248,837
Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	$	39	$	123,787		$	18,107	$	—		$	141,933
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	5		10,095			—		—			10,100
Advances from affiliates, net	—		432,838			21,594		(454,432		)	—
Accrued expenses and other	17,817		133,815			23,927		—			175,559
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—		61,944			1,467		—			63,411
Total current liabilities	17,861		762,479			65,095		(454,432		)	391,003
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,000,000		462,565			1,479		—			2,464,044
Intercompany note and interest payables	—		2,271,522			—		(2,271,522		)	—
Other long-term liabilities	—		316,585			2,597		(2,122		)	317,060
Total HSS shareholder’s equity (deficit)	1,067,620		(32,745		)	57,554		(24,809		)	1,067,620
Noncontrolling interests	—		—			9,110		—			9,110
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity (deficit)	$	3,085,481	$	3,780,406		$	135,835	$	(2,752,885	)	$	4,248,837

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	199,179		$	38,840		$	(7,082	)	$	230,937
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	—			51,521			133			—			51,654
Equipment revenue	—			60,107			12,367			(4,291		)	68,183
Total revenue	—			310,807			51,340			(11,373		)	350,774
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other	—			100,002			25,525			(6,902		)	118,625
Cost of sales - equipment	—			57,298			7,987			(3,906		)	61,379
Selling, general and administrative expenses	—			43,923			10,767			(565		)	54,125
Research and development expenses	—			5,255			—			—			5,255
Depreciation and amortization	—			82,157			3,141			—			85,298
Total costs and expenses	—			288,635			47,420			(11,373		)	324,682
Operating income (loss)	—			22,172			3,920			—			26,092
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	46,943			(29		)	805			(47,346		)	373
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(36,296		)	(44,249		)	(939		)	47,346			(34,138		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	14,403			2,490			—			(16,893		)	—
Other, net	103			22,941			66			—			23,110
Total other income (expense)	25,153			(18,847		)	(68		)	(16,893		)	(10,655		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	25,153			3,325			3,852			(16,893		)	15,437
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(9,493		)	11,492			(2,061		)	—			(62		)
Net income (loss)	15,660			14,817			1,791			(16,893		)	15,375
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(285		)	—			(285		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	15,660		$	14,817		$	2,076		$	(16,893	)	$	15,660
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	15,660		$	14,817		$	1,791		$	(16,893	)	$	15,375
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			1,208			—			1,208
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	90			194			—			—			284
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities included in net income (loss)	—			(13,154		)	—			—			(13,154		)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	(12,229		)	731			—			11,498			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	(12,139		)	(12,229		)	1,208			11,498			(11,662		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,521			2,588			2,999			(5,395		)	3,713
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			192			—			192
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	3,521		$	2,588		$	2,807		$	(5,395	)	$	3,521

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	209,478		$	37,310		$	(3,219	)	$	243,569
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	—			54,474			52			—			54,526
Equipment revenue	—			55,906			6,554			(4,203		)	58,257
Total revenue	—			319,858			43,916			(7,422		)	356,352
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other	—			101,632			26,822			(3,074		)	125,380
Cost of sales - equipment	—			47,402			5,090			(3,763		)	48,729
Selling, general and administrative expenses	944			55,128			8,636			(585		)	64,123
Research and development expenses	—			5,610			—			—			5,610
Depreciation and amortization	—			98,488			2,560			—			101,048
Total costs and expenses	944			308,260			43,108			(7,422		)	344,890
Operating income (loss)	(944		)	11,598			808			—			11,462
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	43,488			200			940			(43,090		)	1,538
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(36,067		)	(40,091		)	(723		)	43,090			(33,791		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(14,946		)	(930		)	—			15,876			—
Other, net	(740		)	990			(644		)	—			(394		)
Total other income (expense)	(8,265		)	(39,831		)	(427		)	15,876			(32,647		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(9,209		)	(28,233		)	381			15,876			(21,185		)
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(2,842		)	13,116			(1,140		)	—			9,134
Net income (loss)	(12,051		)	(15,117		)	(759		)	15,876			(12,051		)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			270			—			270
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(12,051	)	$	(15,117	)	$	(1,029	)	$	15,876		$	(12,321	)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	(12,051	)	$	(15,117	)	$	(759	)	$	15,876		$	(12,051	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			(6,968		)	—			(6,968		)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	(337		)	2,292			—			—			1,955
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	(4,308		)	(6,968		)	—			11,276			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(4,645		)	(4,676		)	(6,968		)	11,276			(5,013		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(16,696		)	(19,793		)	(7,727		)	27,152			(17,064		)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(368		)	—			(368		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(16,696	)	$	(19,793	)	$	(7,359	)	$	27,152		$	(16,696	)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	604,358		$	110,929		$	(13,219	)	$	702,068
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	—			163,345			133			—			163,478
Equipment revenue	—			169,798			28,811			(13,165		)	185,444
Total revenue	—			937,501			139,873			(26,384		)	1,050,990
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other	—			296,911			72,769			(12,779		)	356,901
Cost of sales - equipment	—			152,508			19,989			(12,235		)	160,262
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,263			138,115			27,955			(1,370		)	165,963
Research and development expenses	—			15,417			—			—			15,417
Depreciation and amortization	—			251,733			7,690			—			259,423
Total costs and expenses	1,263			854,684			128,403			(26,384		)	957,966
Operating income (loss)	(1,263		)	82,817			11,470			—			93,024
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	137,981			201			2,215			(138,476		)	1,921
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(108,815		)	(136,917		)	(2,404		)	138,476			(109,660		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(2,886		)	6,203			—			(3,317		)	—
Other, net	126			30,114			(988		)	—			29,252
Total other income (expense)	26,406			(100,399		)	(1,177		)	(3,317		)	(78,487		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	25,143			(17,582		)	10,293			(3,317		)	14,537
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	(9,901		)	15,014			(5,012		)	—			101
Net income (loss)	15,242			(2,568		)	5,281			(3,317		)	14,638
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(604		)	—			(604		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	15,242		$	(2,568	)	$	5,885		$	(3,317	)	$	15,242
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	15,242		$	(2,568	)	$	5,281		$	(3,317	)	$	14,638
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			(3,143		)	—			(3,143		)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	1,088			9,900			—			—			10,988
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities included in net income (loss)	—			(13,154		)	—			—			(13,154		)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	(6,766		)	(3,512		)	—			10,278			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	(5,678		)	(6,766		)	(3,143		)	10,278			(5,309		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	9,564			(9,334		)	2,138			6,961			9,329
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(235		)	—			(235		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	9,564		$	(9,334	)	$	2,373		$	6,961		$	9,564

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

(In thousands)

	HSS			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Revenue:
Services and other revenue	$	—		$	289,512		$	46,977		$	(4,714	)	$	331,775
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	—			160,502			52			—			160,554
Equipment revenue	—			76,871			11,952			(5,379		)	83,444
Total revenue	—			526,885			58,981			(10,093		)	575,773
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales - services and other	—			155,483			34,292			(4,498		)	185,277
Cost of sales - equipment	—			64,818			8,571			(4,848		)	68,541
Selling, general and administrative expenses	964			74,649			11,257			(747		)	86,123
Research and development expenses	—			6,906			—			—			6,906
Depreciation and amortization	—			160,818			3,158			—			163,976
Total costs and expenses	964			462,674			57,278			(10,093		)	510,823
Operating income (loss)	(964		)	64,211			1,703			—			64,950
Other Income (expense):
Interest income	54,179			299			975			(53,630		)	1,823
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(48,269		)	(55,525		)	(740		)	53,630			(50,904		)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	12,686			(739		)	—			(11,947		)	—
Other, net	(35,240		)	10,268			(555		)	—			(25,527		)
Total other income (expense)	(16,644		)	(45,697		)	(320		)	(11,947		)	(74,608		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(17,608		)	18,514			1,383			(11,947		)	(9,658		)
Income tax (provision) benefit, net	9,647			(5,901		)	(2,049		)	—			1,697
Net income (loss)	(7,961		)	12,613			(666		)	(11,947		)	(7,961		)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			357			—			357
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(7,961	)	$	12,613		$	(1,023	)	$	(11,947	)	$	(8,318	)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	$	(7,961	)	$	12,613		$	(666	)	$	(11,947	)	$	(7,961	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			(7,330		)	—			(7,330		)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	(1,275		)	2,225			—			—			950
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries	(4,470		)	(7,330		)	—			11,800			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(5,745		)	(5,105		)	(7,330		)	11,800			(6,380		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(13,706		)	7,508			(7,996		)	(147		)	(14,341		)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			(635		)	—			(635		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	(13,706	)	$	7,508		$	(7,361	)	$	(147	)	$	(13,706	)

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

				Guarantor			Non-Guarantor
	HSS			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	15,242		$	(2,568	)	$	5,281		$	(3,317	)	$	14,638
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities	(161,438		)	344,753			4,393			3,317			191,025
Net cash flows from operating activities	(146,196		)	342,185			9,674			—			205,663
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(70,235		)	—			—			—			(70,235		)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	230,776			16,200			—			—			246,976
Purchases of property and equipment	—			(295,998		)	(5,110		)	—			(301,108		)
Acquisitions of orbital rights	—			(10,000		)	(72,477		)	—			(82,477		)
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	(5,480		)	2,829			302			—			(2,349		)
Other, net	—			(8,036		)	—			—			(8,036		)
Net cash flows from investing activities	155,061			(295,005		)	(77,285		)	—			(217,229		)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			(44,626		)	(1,637		)	—			(46,263		)
Debt issuance costs	(229		)	—			—			—			(229		)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	—			6			443			—			449
Advances from affilates	—			—			73,711			—			73,711
Other	—			(764		)	—			—			(764		)
Net cash flows from financing activities	(229		)	(45,384		)	72,517			—			26,904
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			78			—			78
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,636			1,796			4,984			—			15,416
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period	70,603			40,854			13,546			—			125,003
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period	$	79,239		$	42,650		$	18,530		$	—		$	140,419

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

(In thousands)

				Guarantor			Non-Guarantor
	HSS			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(7,961	)	$	12,613		$	(666	)	$	(11,947	)	$	(7,961	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities	180,805			(26,137		)	19,810			11,947			186,425
Net cash flows from operating activities	172,844			(13,524		)	19,144			—			178,464
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(213,815		)	—			—			—			(213,815		)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	424,808			—			—			—			424,808
Purchases of property and equipment	—			(182,669		)	(2,324		)	—			(184,993		)
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net	—			(2,075,613		)				—			(2,075,613		)
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition	(2,174,614		)	—			—			2,174,614			—
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	—			3,340			(1,294		)	—			2,046
Other, net	(1,226		)	(3,995		)				—			(5,221		)
Net cash flows from investing activities	(1,964,847		)	(2,258,937		)	(3,618		)	2,174,614			(2,052,788		)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			(37,488		)	(3,464		)	—			(40,952		)
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition	—			2,174,614			—			(2,174,614		)	—
Debt issuance costs	(57,597		)	—			—			—			(57,597		)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	2,000,000			—			—			—			2,000,000
Contributions from parent	—			166,379			—			—			166,379
Other	51			(206		)	—			—			(155		)
Net cash flows from financing activities	1,942,454			2,303,299			(3,464		)	(2,174,614		)	2,067,675
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			755			—			755
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	150,451			30,838			12,817			—			194,106
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period	—			—			106			—			106
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period	$	150,451		$	30,838		$	12,923		$	—		$	194,212

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Hughes Acquisition

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Hughes Acquisition

Hughes Acquisition

Note 9.Hughes Acquisition

On June 8, 2011, EchoStar completed the Hughes Acquisition, pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger (the “Hughes Agreement”) by and between EchoStar, certain of its subsidiaries, including EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C. and Hughes Communications, Inc. Pursuant to the Hughes Agreement, 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock and vested stock options of Hughes Communications, Inc. were converted into the right to receive $60.70 (minus any applicable exercise price) in cash and substantially all of the outstanding debt of Hughes Communications, Inc. was repaid.  In addition, each share of unvested restricted stock and unvested stock option of Hughes Communications, Inc. was converted into the right to receive $60.70 (minus any applicable exercise price) in cash on the vesting date of the stock award.

A summary of the purchase price and opening balance sheet for the Hughes Acquisition at the June 8, 2011 acquisition date is presented in the following table.  The opening balance sheet presented below reflects our final purchase price allocation.

	Amount
	(In thousands)
Cash	$	98,900
Marketable investment securities	22,148
Other current assets	282,471
Property and equipment	930,426
Other intangibles assets	420,907
Goodwill (non-deductible)	504,173
Orbital rights	400,000
Other noncurrent assets	61,463
Current liabilities	(293,029		)
Deferred tax liabilities	(220,928		)
Long-term liabilities	(22,239		)
Noncontrolling interests	(9,679		)
Total purchase price	$	2,174,613

Our unaudited pro forma revenue and net income were $356 million and $10 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  Our unaudited pro forma revenue and net loss were $1 billion and $9 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  Our pro forma information gives effect to the Hughes Acquisition as if it occurred on January 1, 2010.  These pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have occurred if the Hughes Acquisition had occurred on such date and should not be used as a predictive measure of our future financial position, results of operations or liquidity.  The pro forma adjustments are based on currently available information and certain assumptions that we believe are reasonable.

Effective June 9, 2011, revenue and expenses associated with the Hughes Acquisition are included within the Hughes segment in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

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Goodwill, Orbital Rights and Other Intangible Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Goodwill, Orbital Rights and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill, Orbital Rights and Other Intangible Assets

Note 7.Goodwill, Orbital Rights and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Goodwill was recognized in connection with the Hughes Acquisition and has been assigned to reporting units of our Hughes segment.  In connection with our final purchase price allocation of the Hughes Acquisition, we made adjustments to increase deferred tax assets with a corresponding adjustment to goodwill in 2012 as summarized in the table below:

	Amount
	(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	516,198
Adjustments	(12,025		)
Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	504,173

We performed step one of our annual two-step test of impairment of such goodwill as of April 1, 2012.  Step one involves a comparison of the estimated fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill.  We estimated fair value of the reporting units using discounted cash flow techniques, which included significant assumptions about prospective financial information, terminal value and discount rates.  Based on this quantitative test, we determined that the estimated fair values of the Hughes reporting units were in excess of the corresponding carrying amounts, including goodwill.  Accordingly, we concluded that goodwill assigned to the Hughes segment was not impaired and it was not necessary to perform step two of the two-step goodwill impairment test.

Orbital Rights

Orbital rights consisted of the following:

	As of
	September 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Cost		Accumulated			Cost		Accumulated
	Basis		Amortization			Basis		Amortization
			(In thousands)
Indefinite lives	$	491,658	$	—		$	465,658	$	—
Definite lives	71,506		(1,589		)	—		—
Total orbital rights	$	563,164	$	(1,589	)	$	465,658	$	—

Most of our orbital rights have indefinite useful lives due to their non-depleting nature.  In May 2012, we acquired the right to use the 45 degree west longitude orbital location from ANATEL, the Brazilian communications regulatory authority (the “Brazil authorization”).  The Brazil authorization is amortized on a straight-line basis over the license term of 15 years.

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets, which are subject to amortization, consisted of the following:

	As of
	September 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Cost		Accumulated			Cost		Accumulated
	Basis		Amortization			Basis		Amortization
			(In thousands)
Customer relationships	$	270,300	$	(80,855	)	$	270,300	$	(52,556	)
Contract-based	64,800		(34,040		)	64,800		(20,602		)
Technology-based	51,417		(11,434		)	51,417		(5,007		)
Trademark portfolio	29,700		(1,980		)	29,700		(866		)
Favorable leases	4,707		(1,569		)	4,707		(686		)
Total	$	420,924	$	(129,878	)	$	420,924	$	(79,717	)

These intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over periods primarily ranging from approximately one to twenty years or in relation to the estimated cash flows over the life of the intangible asset.  Amortization expense, including the Brazil authorization, was $17 million and $52 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, and was $39 million and $45 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

Future Amortization

Estimated future amortization of our intangible assets, including the Brazil authorization, as of September 30, 2012 is as follows:

For the Years Ending December 31,	Amount
	(In thousands)
2012 (remaining three months)	$	17,324
2013	49,488
2014	59,284
2015	49,227
2016	40,441
Thereafter	145,199
Total	$	360,963

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Debt

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Debt

Debt

Note 8.Debt

Fair Value

The following table summarizes the carrying and fair values of our debt:

	As of
	September 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Carrying				Carrying
	Value		Fair Value		Value		Fair Value
			(In thousands)
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019	$	1,100,000	$	1,193,500	$	1,100,000	$	1,138,500
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021	900,000		1,003,500		900,000		936,000
Other	501		501		858		858
Subtotal	2,000,501		$	2,197,501	2,000,858		$	2,075,358
Capital lease obligations (1)	492,901				526,597
Total debt and capital lease obligations	$	2,493,402			$	2,527,455

(1) Disclosure regarding fair value of capital leases is not required.

We estimated the fair value of our publicly traded long-term debt using market prices in less active markets (Level 2).

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Note 10.Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

EchoStar XVI.  During November 2009, we entered into a contract for the construction of EchoStar XVI, a direct broadcast satellite (“DBS”), which is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2012 and will operate at the 61.5 degree west longitude orbital location.  DISH Network has agreed to lease all of the capacity on this satellite from us for a portion of its useful life.  As of September 30, 2012, the remaining obligation related to EchoStar XVI was approximately $42.9 million, which includes the launch contract, launch insurance and one year of in-orbit insurance.

EchoStar XVII.  We successfully launched EchoStar XVII in July 2012 and introduced HughesNet Gen4 broadband Internet services to our customers in North America in October 2012.  Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the construction agreement for EchoStar XVII, we are obligated to commence payment of in-orbit incentives totalling $25 million plus interest at an annual rate of 10% of approximately $33 million.  The Orbital incentive payments, including interest, are required to be paid quarterly over a 15-year period, subject to prepayment at our option; however, these payments are subject to reduction in the event of future satellite failures.  In addition, as of September 30, 2012, we had other remaining obligations of $28.3 million related to the construction and launch of EchoStar XVII.

Contingencies

Separation Agreement

In connection with the Spin-off, EchoStar entered into a separation agreement with DISH Network that provides, among other things, for the division of certain liabilities, including liabilities resulting from litigation.  Under the terms of the separation agreement, EchoStar has assumed certain liabilities that relate to its business including certain designated liabilities for acts or omissions that occurred prior to the Spin-off.  Certain specific provisions govern intellectual property related claims under which, generally, EchoStar will only be liable for its acts or omissions following the Spin-off and DISH Network will indemnify EchoStar for any liabilities or damages resulting from intellectual property claims relating to the period prior to the Spin-off as well as DISH Network’s acts or omissions following the Spin-off.

Litigation

We are involved in a number of legal proceedings (including those described below) concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of our business activities.  Many of these proceedings are at preliminary stages, and many of these proceedings seek an indeterminate amount of damages.  We regularly evaluate the status of the legal proceedings in which we are involved to assess whether a loss is probable or there is a reasonable possibility that a loss or an additional loss may have been incurred and to determine if accruals are appropriate.  If accruals are not appropriate, we further evaluate each legal proceeding to assess whether an estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss can be made.

For certain cases described below, management is unable to provide a meaningful estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss because, among other reasons, (i) the proceedings are in various stages; (ii) damages have not been sought; (iii) damages are unsupported and/or exaggerated; (iv) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending appeals or motions; (v) there are significant factual issues to be resolved; and/or (vi) there are novel legal issues or unsettled legal theories to be presented or a large number of parties (as with many patent-related cases).  For these cases, however, management does not believe, based on currently available information, that the outcomes of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, though the outcomes could be material to our operating results for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period.

E-Contact Technologies, LLC

On February 22, 2012, E-Contact Technologies, LLC (“E-Contact”) filed suit against two of our subsidiaries, Hughes Communications, Inc. and Hughes Network Systems, LLC, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 5,347,579, which is entitled “Personal Computer Diary.”  E-Contact appears to assert that some portion of HughesNet email services infringe that patent.  HughesNet email services are provided by a third-party service provider, who has assumed indemnification obligations for the case.  On May 31, 2012, E-Contact filed a first amended complaint.  The amended complaint removed the original complaint’s requests for a finding of willfulness and entry of an injunction.

We, along with the third-party service provider, intend to vigorously defend this case. In the event that a court ultimately determines that we infringe the asserted patent, we may be subject to substantial damages.  We cannot predict with any degree of certainty the outcome of the suit or determine the extent of any potential liability or damages.

Semiconductor Ideas to the Market BV

On March 16, 2012, Semiconductor Ideas to the Market BV (“ITOM”) filed suit against our subsidiary Hughes Network Systems, LLC, as well as Texas Instruments, Inc., Qualcomm, Inc., Broadcom Corp., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, Dell Inc., Apple Inc., Ford Motor Company, Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., Hughes Telematics, Inc., Motorola Mobility, Inc., Motorola Solutions, Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., and Philips Consumer Lifestyle International B.V.  The suit was brought in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 7,299,018 which is entitled “Receiver comprising a digitally controlled capacitor bank” and United States Patent No. 7,072,614 which is entitled “Communication device.” ITOM alleged infringement through use of various third-party chipsets in unspecified products and/or systems.  A joint motion to dismiss Hughes Network Systems, LLC was granted on July 13, 2012.

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Marketable Investment Securities and Other Investment Securities (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value Measurements
Debt security	$ 79,000
Total marketable investment securities	85,350	261,082
VRDNs
Fair Value Measurements
Debt security	7,415	61,795
Other (including restricted)
Fair Value Measurements
Debt security	77,935	192,861
Equity securities - strategic
Fair Value Measurements
Equity security		6,426
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Total
Fair Value Measurements
Cash equivalents	80,804	71,940
Total marketable investment securities	85,350	261,082
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Total | VRDNs
Fair Value Measurements
Debt security	7,415	61,795
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Total | Other (including restricted)
Fair Value Measurements
Debt security	77,935	192,861
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Total | Equity securities - strategic
Fair Value Measurements
Equity security		6,426
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1
Fair Value Measurements
Cash equivalents	1	110
Total marketable investment securities		6,426
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1 | Equity securities - strategic
Fair Value Measurements
Equity security		6,426
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2
Fair Value Measurements
Cash equivalents	80,803	71,830
Total marketable investment securities	85,350	254,656
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | VRDNs
Fair Value Measurements
Debt security	7,415	61,795
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | Other (including restricted)
Fair Value Measurements
Debt security	$ 77,935	$ 192,861

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Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 15,375,000	$ (12,051,000)	$ 14,638,000	$ (7,961,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities			191,025,000	186,425,000
Net cash flows from operating activities			205,663,000	178,464,000
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities			(70,235,000)	(213,815,000)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities			246,976,000	424,808,000
Purchases of property and equipment			(301,108,000)	(184,993,000)
Acquisition of orbital slots			(82,477,000)
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net of cash acquired of $98,900				(2,075,613,000)
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents			(2,349,000)	2,046,000
Other, net			(8,036,000)	(5,221,000)
Net cash flows from investing activities			(217,229,000)	(2,052,788,000)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations			(46,263,000)	(40,952,000)
Debt issuance costs			(229,000)	(57,597,000)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt			449,000	2,000,000,000
Contributions from parent				166,379,000
Advances from affiliates			73,711,000
Other			(764,000)	(155,000)
Net cash flows from financing activities			26,904,000	2,067,675,000
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			78,000	755,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			15,416,000	194,106,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			125,003,000	106,000
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	140,419,000	194,212,000	140,419,000	194,212,000
HSS
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	15,660,000	(12,051,000)	15,242,000	(7,961,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities			(161,438,000)	180,805,000
Net cash flows from operating activities			(146,196,000)	172,844,000
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities			(70,235,000)	(213,815,000)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities			230,776,000	424,808,000
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition				(2,174,614,000)
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents			(5,480,000)
Other, net				(1,226,000)
Net cash flows from investing activities			155,061,000	(1,964,847,000)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Debt issuance costs			(229,000)	(57,597,000)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt				2,000,000,000
Other				51,000
Net cash flows from financing activities			(229,000)	1,942,454,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			8,636,000	150,451,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			70,603,000
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	79,239,000	150,451,000	79,239,000	150,451,000
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	14,817,000	(15,117,000)	(2,568,000)	12,613,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities			344,753,000	(26,137,000)
Net cash flows from operating activities			342,185,000	(13,524,000)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities			16,200,000
Purchases of property and equipment			(295,998,000)	(182,669,000)
Acquisition of orbital slots			(10,000,000)
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net of cash acquired of $98,900				(2,075,613,000)
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents			2,829,000	3,340,000
Other, net			(8,036,000)	(3,995,000)
Net cash flows from investing activities			(295,005,000)	(2,258,937,000)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations			(44,626,000)	(37,488,000)
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition				2,174,614,000
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt			6,000
Contributions from parent				166,379,000
Other			(764,000)	(206,000)
Net cash flows from financing activities			(45,384,000)	2,303,299,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			1,796,000	30,838,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			40,854,000
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	42,650,000	30,838,000	42,650,000	30,838,000
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	1,791,000	(759,000)	5,281,000	(666,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities			4,393,000	19,810,000
Net cash flows from operating activities			9,674,000	19,144,000
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment			(5,110,000)	(2,324,000)
Acquisition of orbital slots			(72,477,000)
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents			302,000	(1,294,000)
Net cash flows from investing activities			(77,285,000)	(3,618,000)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations			(1,637,000)	(3,464,000)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt			443,000
Advances from affiliates			73,711,000
Net cash flows from financing activities			72,517,000	(3,464,000)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			78,000	755,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			4,984,000	12,817,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			13,546,000	106,000
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	18,530,000	12,923,000	18,530,000	12,923,000
Eliminations
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	(16,893,000)	15,876,000	(3,317,000)	(11,947,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities			3,317,000	11,947,000
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition				2,174,614,000
Net cash flows from investing activities				2,174,614,000
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Intercompany note relating to Hughes Acquisition				(2,174,614,000)
Net cash flows from financing activities				$ (2,174,614,000)

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Marketable Investment Securities and Other Investment Securities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Marketable Investment Securities and Other Investment Securities.

Schedule of marketable investment securities and other investment securities

	As of
	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Marketable investment securities—current:
VRDNs	$	7,415	$	61,795
Strategic	—		6,426
Other	77,935		192,861
Total marketable investment securities—current	85,350		261,082
Other investment securities—noncurrent:
Cost method	15,557		15,557
Equity method	12,244		6,909
Total other investment securities—noncurrent	27,801		22,466
Total marketable and other investment securities	$	113,151	$	283,548

Schedule of unrealized gain (loss) on marketable investment securities

	As of
	September 30, 2012									December 31, 2011
	Marketable									Marketable
	Investment		Unrealized							Investment		Unrealized
	Securities		Gains		Losses			Net		Securities		Gains		Losses			Net
	(In thousands)
Debt securities:
VRDNs	$	7,415	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	61,795	$	—	$	—		$	—
Other	77,935		99		(43		)	56		192,861		68		(1,100		)	(1,032		)
Equity security - strategic	—		—		—			—		6,426		3,254		—			3,254
Total marketable investment securities	$	85,350	$	99	$	(43	)	$	56	$	261,082	$	3,322	$	(1,100	)	$	2,222

Schedule of available-for-sale securities in continuous unrealized loss position by length of time and their fair value

	As of
	September 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses
	(In thousands)
Less than 12 months	$	16,602	$	(32	)	$	154,891	$	(1,100	)
12 months or more	13,239		(11		)	—		—
Total	$	29,841	$	(43	)	$	154,891	$	(1,100	)

Schedule of fair value measurements

	As of
	September 30, 2012						December 31, 2011
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2
	(In thousands)
Cash equivalents	$	80,804	$	1	$	80,803	$	71,940	$	110	$	71,830
Debt securities:
VRDNs	7,415		—		7,415		61,795		—		61,795
Other (including restricted)	77,935		—		77,935		192,861		—		192,861
Equity securities - strategic	—		—		—		6,426		6,426		—
Total marketable investment securities	$	85,350	$	—	$	85,350	$	261,082	$	6,426	$	254,656

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Hughes Acquisition (Tables) (Hughes Acquisition)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Hughes Acquisition

Acquisition

Final allocation of the purchase price

	Amount
	(In thousands)
Cash	$	98,900
Marketable investment securities	22,148
Other current assets	282,471
Property and equipment	930,426
Other intangibles assets	420,907
Goodwill (non-deductible)	504,173
Orbital rights	400,000
Other noncurrent assets	61,463
Current liabilities	(293,029		)
Deferred tax liabilities	(220,928		)
Long-term liabilities	(22,239		)
Noncontrolling interests	(9,679		)
Total purchase price	$	2,174,613

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Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 140,419	$ 125,003	$ 194,212	$ 106
Marketable investment securities	85,350	261,082
Trade accounts receivable, net	194,932	171,917
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net	52,480	33,128
Advances to affiliates, net	6,543	4,217
Inventory	58,261	47,558
Other current assets	72,815	74,139
Total current assets	610,800	717,044
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	25,889	23,540
Property and equipment, net	2,130,819	2,021,905
Orbital rights, net	561,575	465,658
Goodwill	504,173	516,198
Other intangible assets, net	291,046	341,207
Other noncurrent assets, net	183,842	163,285
Total assets	4,308,144	4,248,837
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	123,670	141,933
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	3,172	10,100
Accrued expenses and other	199,437	175,559
Advances from affiliates, net	65,864
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	62,117	63,411
Total current liabilities	454,260	391,003
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,431,285	2,464,044
Advances from affiliates	8,033
Other long-term liabilities	327,748	317,060
Total HSS shareholder's equity (deficit)	1,077,775	1,067,620
Noncontrolling interests	9,043	9,110
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity (deficit)	4,308,144	4,248,837
HSS
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	79,239	70,603	150,451
Marketable investment securities	85,350	254,656
Advances to affiliates, net	496,030	424,597
Intercompany interest receivable	54,379
Other current assets	10,348	4,288
Total current assets	725,346	754,144
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	9,890	4,410
Intercompany note receivables	2,354,030	2,271,522
Other noncurrent assets, net	51,565	55,405
Total assets	3,140,831	3,085,481
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	355	39
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	5	5
Accrued expenses and other	52,795	17,817
Total current liabilities	53,155	17,861
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,000,000	2,000,000
Other long-term liabilities	9,901
Total HSS shareholder's equity (deficit)	1,077,775	1,067,620
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity (deficit)	3,140,831	3,085,481
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	42,650	40,854	30,838
Marketable investment securities		6,426
Trade accounts receivable, net	141,299	112,507
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net	52,350	33,128
Inventory	45,869	39,735
Intercompany interest receivable	168
Other current assets	39,956	49,968
Total current assets	322,292	282,618
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	15,036	17,865
Property and equipment, net	2,105,655	1,995,043
Orbital rights, net	491,658	465,658
Goodwill	504,173	516,198
Other intangible assets, net	291,046	341,207
Investment in subsidiaries	59,774	58,861
Intercompany note receivables	1,716
Other noncurrent assets, net	131,913	102,956
Total assets	3,923,263	3,780,406
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	107,554	123,787
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	3,167	10,095
Accrued expenses and other	118,973	133,815
Advances from affiliates, net	513,371	432,838
Intercompany interest payables	54,369
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	61,108	61,944
Total current liabilities	858,542	762,479
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	430,347	462,565
Intercompany note payables	2,353,680	2,271,522
Other long-term liabilities	323,808	316,585
Total HSS shareholder's equity (deficit)	(43,114)	(32,745)
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity (deficit)	3,923,263	3,780,406
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	18,530	13,546	12,923	106
Trade accounts receivable, net	53,633	59,410
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net	130
Inventory	12,392	7,823
Intercompany interest receivable	2,081
Other current assets	22,511	19,883
Total current assets	109,277	100,662
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	963	1,265
Property and equipment, net	25,164	26,862
Orbital rights, net	69,917
Other noncurrent assets, net	6,790	7,046
Total assets	212,111	135,835
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	15,761	18,107
Accrued expenses and other	27,669	23,927
Advances from affiliates, net	85,094	21,594
Intercompany interest payables	2,259
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,009	1,467
Total current liabilities	131,792	65,095
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	938	1,479
Advances from affiliates	8,033
Intercompany note payables	2,066
Other long-term liabilities	465	2,597
Total HSS shareholder's equity (deficit)	59,774	57,554
Noncontrolling interests	9,043	9,110
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity (deficit)	212,111	135,835
Eliminations
Assets
Advances to affiliates, net	(489,487)	(420,380)
Intercompany interest receivable	(56,628)
Total current assets	(546,115)	(420,380)
Investment in subsidiaries	(59,774)	(58,861)
Intercompany note receivables	(2,355,746)	(2,271,522)
Other noncurrent assets, net	(6,426)	(2,122)
Total assets	(2,968,061)	(2,752,885)
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity (Deficit)
Advances from affiliates, net	(532,601)	(454,432)
Intercompany interest payables	(56,628)
Total current liabilities	(589,229)	(454,432)
Intercompany note payables	(2,355,746)	(2,271,522)
Other long-term liabilities	(6,426)	(2,122)
Total HSS shareholder's equity (deficit)	(16,660)	(24,809)
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity (deficit)	$ (2,968,061)	$ (2,752,885)

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Debt (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt and capital lease obligations
Carrying Value	$ 2,000,501	$ 2,000,858
Fair Value	2,197,501	2,075,358
Capital lease obligations	492,901	526,597
Total debt and capital lease obligations	2,493,402	2,527,455
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019
Debt and capital lease obligations
Carrying Value	1,100,000	1,100,000
Fair Value	1,193,500	1,138,500
Interest rate (as a percent)	6.50%
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt and capital lease obligations
Carrying Value	900,000	900,000
Fair Value	1,003,500	936,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	7.625%
Other
Debt and capital lease obligations
Carrying Value	501	858
Fair Value	$ 501	$ 858

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 14,638	$ (7,961)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	259,423	163,976
Equity in losses (earnings) of affiliates	(4,381)	(1,500)
Amortization of debt issuance costs	3,721	1,561
Non-cash, stock-based compensation	591	284
Deferred tax expense (benefit)	(7,270)	2,431
Other, net	(22,973)	(14,296)
Change in noncurrent assets	(5,884)	(4,260)
Changes in current assets and current liabilities, net	(32,202)	38,229
Net cash flows from operating activities	205,663	178,464
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(70,235)	(213,815)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	246,976	424,808
Purchases of property and equipment	(301,108)	(184,993)
Acquisition of orbital rights	(82,477)
Acquisition of Hughes Communications, net of cash acquired of $98,900		(2,075,613)
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	(2,349)	2,046
Other, net	(8,036)	(5,221)
Net cash flows from investing activities	(217,229)	(2,052,788)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(46,263)	(40,952)
Debt issuance costs	(229)	(57,597)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	449	2,000,000
Contributions from parent		166,379
Advances from affiliates	73,711
Other	(764)	(155)
Net cash flows from financing activities	26,904	2,067,675
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	78	755
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	15,416	194,106
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	125,003	106
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	140,419	194,212
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest (including capitalized interest)	110,057	30,206
Capitalized interest	39,371	27,638
Cash received for interest	5,702	1,390
Cash paid to EchoStar for income taxes	1,007	203
Cash paid for income taxes	6,973	2,253
Satellites and other assets financed under capital lease obligations	24,355	25,788
In-orbit incentive obiligations for Echo Star XVII	24,950
Reduction of capital lease obligations for AMC-16	12,599	6,616
Marketable investment securities included in capital contributions		442,473
Changes in capital expenditures included in accounts payable	(33,277)	14,423
Orbital rights obligation included in accrued liabilities	$ 16,000

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Marketable Investment Securities and Other Investment Securities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Marketable Investment Securities and Other Investment Securities.

Marketable Investment Securities and Other Investment Securities.

Note 4.Marketable Investment Securities and Other Investment Securities

Our marketable investment securities and other investment securities consisted of the following:

	As of
	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
Marketable investment securities—current:
VRDNs	$	7,415	$	61,795
Strategic	—		6,426
Other	77,935		192,861
Total marketable investment securities—current	85,350		261,082
Other investment securities—noncurrent:
Cost method	15,557		15,557
Equity method	12,244		6,909
Total other investment securities—noncurrent	27,801		22,466
Total marketable and other investment securities	$	113,151	$	283,548

Marketable Investment Securities

Our marketable investment securities portfolio consists of various debt and equity instruments, all of which are classified as available-for-sale.

Variable rate demand notes (“VRDNs”)

VRDNs are long-term floating rate municipal bonds with embedded put options that allow the bondholder to sell the security at par plus accrued interest.  All of the put options are secured by a pledged liquidity source.  Our VRDN portfolio is comprised of investments in municipalities and corporations, which are backed by financial institutions or other highly rated companies that serve as the pledged liquidity source.  While they are classified as marketable investment securities, the put option allows VRDNs to be liquidated generally on a same day or on a five business day settlement basis.

Strategic

From time to time, we may acquire strategic investments in marketable equity securities.  As of December 31, 2011, our strategic investment portfolio consisted of shares of common stock of a single public company issuer with a carrying amount (at fair value) of $6.4 million with a cost basis of $3.2 million.  As a result of a merger agreement associated with the issuer of the equity securities, we received $16.2 million in August 2012 in exchange for our ownership of the shares of common stock. As a result, we recognized a $13 million of gain on sale of our investment in “Other, net” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.  As of September 30, 2012, we held no strategic marketable investment securities.

Other

Our other current marketable investment securities portfolio includes investments in various debt instruments, including corporate and government bonds.

Other Investment Securities—Noncurrent

We have two strategic investments in equity securities of certain privately held companies that are accounted for using the equity or the cost method of accounting.  Our ability to realize value from our strategic investments in companies that are not publicly traded depends on the success of those companies’ businesses and their ability to obtain sufficient capital to execute their business plans.  Because private markets are not as liquid as public markets, there is also increased risk that we will not be able to sell these investments, or that when we desire to sell them we will not be able to obtain fair value for them.

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities

The components of our available-for-sale investments are summarized in the table below.

	As of
	September 30, 2012									December 31, 2011
	Marketable									Marketable
	Investment		Unrealized							Investment		Unrealized
	Securities		Gains		Losses			Net		Securities		Gains		Losses			Net
	(In thousands)
Debt securities:
VRDNs	$	7,415	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	61,795	$	—	$	—		$	—
Other	77,935		99		(43		)	56		192,861		68		(1,100		)	(1,032		)
Equity security - strategic	—		—		—			—		6,426		3,254		—			3,254
Total marketable investment securities	$	85,350	$	99	$	(43	)	$	56	$	261,082	$	3,322	$	(1,100	)	$	2,222

As of September 30, 2012, we had debt securities of $79 million with contractual maturities of one year or less and $6 million with contractual maturities greater than one year.  We may realize proceeds from certain investments prior to contractual maturity as a result of our ability to sell these securities prior to their contractual maturity.

Marketable Investment Securities in a Loss Position

The following table reflects the length of time that our available-for-sale debt securities have been in an unrealized loss position. We do not intend to sell these debt securities before they recover, and it is more likely than not that we will hold these debt securities until they recover or mature. In addition, we are not aware of any specific factors indicating that the underlying issuers of these debt securities would not be able to pay interest as it becomes due or repay the principal at maturity. Therefore, we believe that these changes in the estimated fair values of these debt securities are primarily related to temporary market fluctuations.

	As of
	September 30, 2012					December 31, 2011
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses
	(In thousands)
Less than 12 months	$	16,602	$	(32	)	$	154,891	$	(1,100	)
12 months or more	13,239		(11		)	—		—
Total	$	29,841	$	(43	)	$	154,891	$	(1,100	)

Fair Value Measurements

Our current marketable investment securities were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as summarized in the table below.  As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we did not have investments that were categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

	As of
	September 30, 2012						December 31, 2011
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2
	(In thousands)
Cash equivalents	$	80,804	$	1	$	80,803	$	71,940	$	110	$	71,830
Debt securities:
VRDNs	7,415		—		7,415		61,795		—		61,795
Other (including restricted)	77,935		—		77,935		192,861		—		192,861
Equity securities - strategic	—		—		—		6,426		6,426		—
Total marketable investment securities	$	85,350	$	—	$	85,350	$	261,082	$	6,426	$	254,656

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting

Operating segment data and reconciliation of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") to reported net income (loss) attributable to HSS

	EchoStar Satellite Services			Hughes			All Other and Eliminations			Consolidated Total
	(In thousands)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
Total revenue	$	65,682		$	285,974		$	(882	)	$	350,774
EBITDA (1)	$	57,065		$	75,633		$	2,087		$	134,785
Interest income	(57		)	89			341			373
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(12,569		)	(110		)	(21,459		)	(34,138		)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	(6,242		)	(7,896		)	14,076			(62		)
Depreciation and amortization	(29,838		)	(55,460		)	—			(85,298		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	8,359		$	12,256		$	(4,955	)	$	15,660
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
Total revenue	$	68,491		$	287,861		$	—		$	356,352
EBITDA (1)	$	44,371		$	67,294		$	181		$	111,846
Interest income	—			789			749			1,538
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(9,781		)	(685		)	(23,325		)	(33,791		)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	7,694			1,440			—			9,134
Depreciation and amortization	(23,686		)	(77,362		)	—			(101,048		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	18,598		$	(8,524	)	$	(22,395	)	$	(12,321	)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Total revenue	$	210,703		$	843,017		$	(2,730	)	$	1,050,990
EBITDA (1)	$	162,737		$	215,059		$	4,507		$	382,303
Interest income	(35		)	312			1,644			1,921
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(39,603		)	(325		)	(69,732		)	(109,660		)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	(11,601		)	(18,598		)	30,300			101
Depreciation and amortization	(92,716		)	(166,707		)	—			(259,423		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	18,782		$	29,741		$	(33,281	)	$	15,242
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
Total revenue	$	205,989		$	369,784		$	—		$	575,773
EBITDA (1)	$	149,255		$	87,527		$	(33,740	)	$	203,042
Interest income	38			789			996			1,823
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(29,583		)	(687		)	(20,634		)	(50,904		)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	(5,799		)	(171		)	7,667			1,697
Depreciation and amortization	(70,581		)	(93,395		)	—			(163,976		)
Net income (loss) attributable to HSS	$	43,330		$	(5,937	)	$	(45,711	)	$	(8,318	)

(1)EBITDA is not a measure determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for operating income, net income or any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP.  Conceptually, EBITDA measures the amount of income generated each period that could be used to service debt, pay taxes and fund capital expenditures.  EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.  EBITDA is used by our management as a measure of operating efficiency and overall financial performance for benchmarking against our peers and competitors.  Management believes EBITDA provides meaningful supplemental information regarding liquidity and the underlying operating performance of our business.  Management also believes that EBITDA is useful to investors because it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industries.

Summary of total long-lived assets and revenue attributed to the North American and other foreign locations

	As of
Long-lived assets:	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
North America	$	3,390,149	$	3,321,620
Other	97,464		23,348
Total long-lived assets	$	3,487,613	$	3,344,968

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Revenue:	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands)
North America	$	291,574	$	297,897	$	876,825	$	497,625
Other	59,200		58,455		174,165		78,148
Total revenue	$	350,774	$	356,352	$	1,050,990	$	575,773

Summary of sales to major customer and its percentage of total revenue

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Total revenue:
DISH Network:
EchoStar Satellite Services segment	$	46,931		$	53,597		$	154,441		$	159,625
Hughes segment	4,723			929			9,037			929
Total DISH Network	51,654			54,526			163,478			160,554
All other	299,120			301,826			887,512			415,219
Total revenue	$	350,774		$	356,352		$	1,050,990		$	575,773
Percentage of total revenue:
DISH Network	14.7		%	15.3		%	15.6		%	27.9		%
All other	85.3		%	84.7		%	84.4		%	72.1		%

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Goodwill, Orbital Rights and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Definite lives	Sep. 30, 2012 Total orbital rights	Dec. 31, 2011 Total orbital rights	Sep. 30, 2012 Indefinite lives	Dec. 31, 2011 Indefinite lives
Orbital rights and intangible assets
Indefinite lives, cost basis						$ 491,658	$ 465,658
Definite lives, cost basis	420,924	420,924	71,506
Total orbital rights, cost basis				563,164	465,658
Accumulated Amortization	$ (129,878)	$ (79,717)	$ (1,589)	$ (1,589)
Amortization period			15 years

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

We consolidate all majority owned subsidiaries, investments in entities in which we have controlling influence and variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary.  Non-majority owned investments are accounted for using the equity method when we have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of the investee.  When we do not have the ability to significantly influence the operating decisions of an investee, the cost method is used.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense for each reporting period.  Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, deferred revenue and deferred subscriber acquisition cost amortization periods, percentage-of-completion related to revenue recognition, allowances for doubtful accounts, allowances for sales returns/rebates, warranty obligations, self-insurance obligations, deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, loss contingencies, fair value of financial instruments, fair value of options granted under EchoStar’s stock-based compensation plans, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, capital leases, asset impairments, useful lives of property, equipment and intangible assets, and royalty obligations.  Weakened economic conditions may increase the inherent uncertainty in the estimates and assumptions indicated above.  We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results may differ from previously estimated amounts, and such differences may be material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.  Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected prospectively in the period they occur.

Fair Value Measurements

We determine fair value based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  Market or observable inputs are the preferred source of values, followed by unobservable inputs or assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs.  We apply the following hierarchy in determining fair value:

·Level 1, defined as observable inputs being quoted prices in active markets for identical assets;

·Level 2, defined as observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and

·Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other participants therefore requiring assumptions based on the best information available.

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents, current marketable investment securities, trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, and accrued liabilities were equal to or approximated fair value due to their short-term nature or proximity to current market rates.

Fair values for our publicly traded debt securities are based on quoted market prices.  The fair value of our private debt and orbital incentive obligations is estimated at their carrying value based on current rates (Level 2).  See Note 8 for the fair value of our long-term debt.  As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the fair values of our orbital incentive obligations, based on measurements categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, approximated their carrying values of $30 million and $6 million, respectively.

We use fair value measurements from time-to-time in connection with impairment testing and the assignment of purchase consideration to assets and liabilities of acquired companies.  Those fair value measurements typically include significant unobservable inputs and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.