CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Deferred tax in the capital distribution to EchoStar relating to satellite and tracking stock transaction	$ 31,274
Deferred tax in capital distribution to EchoStar	3,542
Deferred tax in deemed distribution of redeemable noncontrolling interest	$ 8,489

Represents the amount of deferred tax impact in the adjustment to paid in capital due to distribution to related party relating to satellite and tracking transaction.

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