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Related Party Transactions - Management Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Other current liabilities	$ 91,589		$ 91,589		$ 103,682
SP General Services LLC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fee percentage, quarterly basis			1.50%
Management agreement renewal, term			1 year
Notice period prior to management agreement renewal, period			60 days
SP General Services LLC \| Management Fee \| Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fee	4,014	$ 3,249	$ 11,137	$ 9,319
Other current liabilities	506		506		170
SP General Services LLC \| Reimbursement for Company Asset Use \| Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Reimbursement	(4)	0	20	0
SP General Services LLC \| Reimbursable Expenses \| Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fee	535	$ 1,203	2,100	$ 3,582
Other current liabilities	$ 1,595		$ 1,595		$ 2,185