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Receivables (Receivable Balances Related To Land Note Receivable And The Telesat Consulting Services Fee) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Notes receivable	$ 103,522	$ 102,250
Less: current portion	(69,855)	(34,917)
Long-term receivables	33,667	67,333
Land Note [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Notes receivable	101,000	101,000
Telesat Notes Receivable For Consulting Services [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Notes receivable	$ 2,522	$ 1,250

An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Company (holder) a definite sum of money within one year from the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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