CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Parenthetical) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Satellite and Spectrum Transaction, deferred taxes	$ 29,075

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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