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Investments in Affiliates (Effect of Affiliate Transactions on Operating Statement) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Investments in Affiliates [Abstract]  
Revenues included in income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 57,571us-gaap_RevenueFromRelatedParties
Elimination of Company's proportionate share of profits relating to affiliate transactions (16,912)lorl_ProportionateShareOfProfitsRelatingToAffiliateTransactionsElimination
Profits included in income (loss) from discontinued operations relating to affiliate transactions not eliminated $ 9,513us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentUnrealizedIntercompanyProfitLossNotEliminatedAmount