Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share - EPS Amounts for Basic and Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2026 |
Mar. 31, 2025 |
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| Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share | ||
| Net income (loss) | $ (147,300) | $ (203,281) |
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax | (415) | (612) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar | (146,885) | (202,669) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar - Diluted | $ (146,885) | $ (202,669) |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Class A and B common stock: | ||
| Basic (in shares) | 289,014 | 286,513 |
| Diluted (in shares) | 289,014 | 286,513 |
| Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock: | ||
| Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to EchoStar (In dollar per share) | $ (0.51) | $ (0.71) |
| Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to EchoStar (in dollars per share) | $ (0.51) | $ (0.71) |
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount, after deduction of tax, noncontrolling interests, dividends on preferred stock and participating securities; of income (loss) available to common shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount, after deduction of tax, noncontrolling interests, dividends on preferred stock and participating securities, and addition from assumption of issuance of common shares for dilutive potential common shares; of income (loss) available to common shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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