Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Purchase Obligations
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Purchase obligation, remainder of 2021	$ 6
Purchase obligation, 2022	26
Purchase obligation, 2023	26
Purchase obligation, 2024	27
Purchase obligation, 2025	9
Purchase obligation, thereafter	7
Service Obligations
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Service obligation, remainder of 2021	34
Service obligation, 2022	141
Service obligation, 2023	147
Service obligation, 2024	154
Service obligation, 2025	162
Service obligation, thereafter	$ 502
Service obligation agreement termination fees percentage	25.00%
Service obligation maturity period	10 years

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