v3.25.1
Document and Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Apr. 30, 2025
Document and Entity Information    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2025  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 333-179121  
Entity Registrant Name Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code CO  
Entity Tax Identification Number 45-0897865  
Entity Address, Address Line One 9601 South Meridian Boulevard  
Entity Address, City or Town Englewood,  
Entity Address, State or Province CO  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 80112-5308  
City Area Code 303  
Local Phone Number 723-1000  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,078
Entity Central Index Key 0001533758  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31