Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Excluding Operating Costs	Future minimum lease payments, excluding Lease Operating Costs, as of June 30, 2022 are as follows (in thousands):

Schedule of future minimum lease payments excluding operating costs.

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