Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Warrants outstanding, commencement date, number of days after closing	30 days
Warrants outstanding, commencement date, number of months after initial public offering	12 months

Warrants Or Rights Outstanding, Commencement, Number Of Months After Initial Public Offering

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