Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
General and administrative expenses	$ (5,330)	$ (16,038)	$ (28,774)
Operating income (loss)	(5,330)	(16,038)	(28,774)
Interest and investment income	581	1,238	1,928
Interest expense	(15)	(17)	(106)
Other income (expense)	(3,266)	(713)	(261)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income (loss) of affiliates	(8,030)	(15,530)	(27,213)
Income tax (provision) benefit	8,105	(1,841)	93,315
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in net income (loss) of affiliates	75	(17,371)	66,102
Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates	(1,502)	38,827	34,340
Income (loss) from continuing operations	(1,427)	21,456	100,442
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax provision	(24,402)	(4,877)	320,649	[1]
Net income (loss)	(25,829)	16,579	421,091
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			231
Net income (loss) attributable to Loral common shareholders	$ (25,829)	$ 16,579	$ 421,322
Basic
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ (0.05)	$ 0.70	$ 3.27
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$ (0.79)	$ (0.16)	$ 10.45
Net income (loss)	$ (0.84)	$ 0.54	$ 13.72
Diluted
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ (0.05)	$ 0.67	$ 3.22
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$ (0.79)	$ (0.16)	$ 10.35
Net income (loss)	$ (0.84)	$ 0.51	$ 13.57
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	30,920	30,850	30,703
Diluted	30,920	30,999	30,991

[1] Reference to the year ended December 31, 2012 in the table above is for the period January 1, 2012 to November 2, 2012, the date of the Sale.