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Entity File Number 001-33807
Entity Registrant Name ECHOSTAR CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key 0001415404
Entity Tax Identification Number 26-1232727
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NV
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
City Area Code 303
Local Phone Number 723-1000
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Title of 12(b) Security Class A common stock, $0.001 par value
Trading Symbol ECHO
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
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HUGHES SATELLITE SYSTEMS CORPORATION [Member]  
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Document Type 8-K
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Document Period End Date Jul. 06, 2026
Entity File Number 333-179121
Entity Registrant Name HUGHES SATELLITE SYSTEMS CORPORATION
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Entity Tax Identification Number 45-0897865
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Entity Address, Address Line One 9601 South Meridian Boulevard
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Entity Address, State or Province CO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 80112
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Local Phone Number 723-1000
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