Trade and Other Receivables, Net - Expected Contractual Cash Flows from Orbital Receivables (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026 USD ($)
Receivables [Abstract]
Contractual cash flows from orbital receivables	$ 293,753
2026	37,453
2027	49,032
2028	38,423
2029	33,569
2030	30,200
Thereafter	$ 105,076

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Expected Contractual Cash Flows From Orbital Receivables, After Year Four

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Expected Contractual Cash Flows From Orbital Receivables, Remainder Of Current Fiscal Year

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Expected Contractual Cash Flows From Orbital Receivables, Year Four

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Expected Contractual Cash Flows From Orbital Receivables, Year One

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Expected Contractual Cash Flows From Orbital Receivables, Year Three

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Expected Contractual Cash Flows From Orbital Receivables, Year Two

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