Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014	Apr. 04, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 58,140	$ 58,347
Accounts receivable, net	279,148	271,891
Inventories	128,567	119,601
Deferred income taxes	34,482	37,712
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,681	44,070
Total current assets	541,018	531,621
Other acquired intangible assets, net	56,106	35,397
Goodwill	117,930	83,627
Other assets	267,511	256,968
Total assets	2,056,280	1,960,115
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	86,379	98,852
Accrued liabilities	166,665	175,974
Total current liabilities	253,044	274,826
Senior notes, net	583,567	583,861
Other long-term debt	205,832	105,900
Other liabilities	46,178	48,893
Total liabilities	1,088,621	1,013,480
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
ViaSat, Inc. stockholders' equity
Common stock	5	5
Paid-in capital	753,840	776,452
Retained earnings	205,656	211,600
Common stock held in treasury		(49,358)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	2,912	2,313
Total ViaSat, Inc. stockholders' equity	962,413	941,012
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary	5,246	5,623
Total equity	967,659	946,635
Total liabilities and equity	2,056,280	1,960,115
Property Plant and Equipment - Satellites [Member]
Current assets:
Property and equipment, net	659,154	630,836
Property Plant and Equipment - Excluding Satellites [Member]
Current assets:
Property and equipment, net	$ 414,561	$ 421,666