Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Commitments and Contingencies - Satellite Cost Commitments (Details)

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Commitments and Contingencies - Satellite Cost Commitments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Intelsat Corporation    
Other Commitments [Line Items]    
Contractual obligation   $ 40,000
Satellite Service Provider    
Other Commitments [Line Items]    
2018 $ 106,101  
2019 93,951  
2020 71,267  
2021 39,595  
2022 35,658  
Thereafter 125,534  
Total minimum lease payments $ 472,106