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Number of satellites in geostationary orbit utilized by reporting entity.

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Represents the length of satellites in geosynchronous orbit above the equator.

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Amount of contractual obligation, including, but not limited to, long-term debt, lease obligation, purchase obligation, and other commitments.

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Fair value of obligations measured on a recurring basis.

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) satellite	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) satellite mi	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator \| satellite			10
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 0	$ 711	$ 3,142	$ 711
Level 2
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fair values of in-orbit incentive obligations	47,700		47,700		$ 50,200
Satellite-related obligations
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Satellite-related obligations	179,100		$ 179,100		$ 169,300
Satellites, net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Length of satellites utilized in geosynchronous orbit above the equator (in miles) \| mi			22,300
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 3,100
Satellites - owned
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator \| satellite			7
Satellites, Leased
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of satellites utilized under finance lease \| satellite	3		3