Property and Equipment - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	$ 190,385	$ 166,820
Equipment leased to customers
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	64,262	79,714
Satellites
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	50,193	52,144
Buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	31,166	33,943
Intangible assets (1)
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	$ 44,764	$ 1,019