Property and Equipment - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	$ 177,291	$ 199,083	$ 554,066	$ 518,027
Equipment leased to customers
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	60,616	71,568	188,405	220,797
Satellites
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	47,833	50,193	146,645	152,530
Buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	32,176	32,303	92,418	97,679
Intangible assets (1)
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense	$ 36,666	$ 45,019	$ 126,598	$ 47,021