Trade and Other Receivables, Net - Schedule of Expected Contractual Cash Flows from Orbital Receivables (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026 USD ($)
Receivables [Abstract]
Contractual cash flows from orbital receivables	$ 280,511
2026	24,432
2027	48,991
2028	38,390
2029	33,545
2030	30,174
Thereafter	$ 104,979

Expected Contractual Cash Flows From Orbital Receivables

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Expected Contractual Cash Flows From Orbital Receivables, After Year Four

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Expected Contractual Cash Flows From Orbital Receivables, Remainder Of Current Fiscal Year

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Expected Contractual Cash Flows From Orbital Receivables, Year Four

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Expected Contractual Cash Flows From Orbital Receivables, Year One

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Expected Contractual Cash Flows From Orbital Receivables, Year Three

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Expected Contractual Cash Flows From Orbital Receivables, Year Two

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