PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Schedule of Depreciation and Capitalized Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2023 |
Jun. 30, 2022 |
Jun. 30, 2023 |
Jun. 30, 2022 |
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| Depreciation expense: | ||||
| Total depreciation expense | $ 105,588 | $ 116,555 | $ 208,446 | $ 236,991 |
| Capitalized interest | 11,603 | 10,883 | 23,374 | 21,265 |
| Total Satellites | ||||
| Depreciation expense: | ||||
| Total depreciation expense | 31,908 | 30,419 | 62,030 | 60,602 |
| Satellites - owned | ||||
| Depreciation expense: | ||||
| Depreciation | 25,807 | 24,282 | 49,911 | 48,478 |
| Satellites - acquired under finance leases | ||||
| Depreciation expense: | ||||
| Amortization of right-of-use assets | $ 6,101 | $ 6,137 | $ 12,119 | $ 12,124 |