INCOME TAXES AND ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Unrecognized tax benefit balance as of beginning of period:
Balance as of beginning of period	$ 10,321	$ 7,172	$ 7,294
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	6,051
Additions based on tax positions reclassified from HSSC to EchoStar		3,149
Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years			(122)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 16,372	$ 10,321	$ 7,172