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Debt
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Debt [Abstract]  
Debt
11. Debt
SS/L Credit Agreement
On December 20, 2010, SS/L entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with several banks and other financial institutions. The Credit Agreement provides for a $150 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”). The Revolving Facility includes a $50 million letter of credit sublimit and a $10 million swingline commitment. The Credit Agreement matures on January 24, 2014. The prior $100 million credit agreement was entered into on October 16, 2008 and had a maturity date of October 16, 2011.
The following summarizes information related to the Credit Agreement and prior credit agreement (in thousands, except percentages):
                 
    June 31,     December 31,  
    2011     2010  
Letters of credit outstanding
  $ 4,911     $ 4,911  
Borrowings
           
                                 
    Three Months     Six Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
Interest expense (including commitment and letter of credit fees)
  $ 325     $ 200     $ 646     $ 398  
Amortization of issuance costs
  $ 181     $ 219     $ 362     $ 438