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Cover Page - shares	6 Months Ended
Cover Page - shares	Jun. 30, 2020	Jul. 30, 2020
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2020
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-33807
Entity Registrant Name	EchoStar Corporation
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	NV
Entity Tax Identification Number	26-1232727
Entity Address, Address Line One	100 Inverness Terrace East,
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	706-4000
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A common stock
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Trading Symbol	SATS
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001415404
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Class A common stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		50,306,575
Class B common stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		47,687,039

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,948,464	$ 1,519,431
Marketable investment securities	509,980	940,623
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net	183,379	196,629
Other current assets, net	185,699	179,531
Total current assets	2,827,522	2,836,214
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, net	2,399,711	2,528,738
Operating lease right-of-use assets	125,996	114,042
Goodwill	509,054	506,953
Regulatory authorizations, net	474,463	478,598
Other intangible assets, net	22,667	29,507
Other investments, net	275,873	325,405
Other non-current assets, net	340,904	334,841
Total non-current assets	4,148,668	4,318,084
Total assets	6,976,190	7,154,298
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	112,748	124,080
Current portion of long-term debt, net	896,386	0
Contract liabilities	89,831	101,060
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	262,944	270,879
Total current liabilities	1,361,909	496,019
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt, net	1,494,902	2,389,168
Deferred tax liabilities, net	349,973	351,692
Operating lease liabilities	110,899	96,941
Other non-current liabilities	74,239	74,925
Total non-current liabilities	2,030,013	2,912,726
Total liabilities	3,391,922	3,408,745
Commitments and contingencies
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized:
Additional paid-in capital	3,311,861	3,290,483
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(206,810)	(122,138)
Accumulated earnings (losses)	558,034	632,809
Treasury stock, at cost	(137,347)	(131,454)
Total EchoStar Corporation stockholders’ equity	3,525,843	3,669,805
Non-controlling interests	58,425	75,748
Total stockholders’ equity	3,584,268	3,745,553
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	6,976,190	7,154,298
Class A common stock
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized:
Common stock	57	57
Class B convertible common stock
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized:
Common stock	48	48
Class C convertible common stock
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized:
Common stock	0	0
Class D common stock
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 4,000,000,000 shares authorized:
Common stock	0	0
Preferred Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock	$ 0	$ 0

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	4,000,000,000	4,000,000,000
Class A common stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,600,000,000	1,600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	56,988,365	56,592,251
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	50,306,445	50,107,330
Class B convertible common stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	47,687,039	47,687,039
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	47,687,039	47,687,039
Class C convertible common stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Class D common stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Revenue:
Revenues	$ 459,466	$ 460,431	$ 925,132	$ 914,813
Costs and expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses	113,798	149,209	239,079	261,323
Research and development expenses	7,448	6,388	13,702	13,276
Depreciation and amortization	129,887	120,266	262,255	239,244
Total costs and expenses	424,694	465,092	879,757	891,426
Operating income (loss)	34,772	(4,661)	45,375	23,387
Other income (expense):
Interest income, net	10,760	23,213	26,343	47,642
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(38,258)	(53,749)	(74,491)	(106,948)
Gains (losses) on investments, net	(6,090)	12,855	(52,762)	19,791
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates, net	(6,345)	(4,754)	(3,732)	(11,107)
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net	1,560	1,753	(9,284)	593
Other, net	(391)	7	(670)	(35)
Total other income (expense), net	(38,764)	(20,675)	(114,596)	(50,064)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(3,992)	(25,336)	(69,221)	(26,677)
Income tax benefit (provision), net	(10,851)	(4,692)	(3,359)	(7,590)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	(14,843)	(30,028)	(72,580)	(34,267)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	0	24,968	0	44,215
Net income (loss)	(14,843)	(5,060)	(72,580)	9,948
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	3,431	(632)	6,873	(1,438)
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock	$ (11,412)	$ (5,692)	$ (65,707)	$ 8,510
Earnings (losses) per share - Class A and B common stock:
Basic and diluted earnings (losses) from continuing operations per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.12)	$ (0.32)	$ (0.67)	$ (0.37)
Total basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.12)	$ (0.06)	$ (0.67)	$ 0.09
Services and other revenue
Revenue:
Revenues	$ 417,043	$ 402,786	$ 825,400	$ 805,454
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales - (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	141,019	142,680	286,271	286,027
Equipment revenue
Revenue:
Revenues	42,423	57,645	99,732	109,359
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales - (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	$ 32,542	$ 46,549	$ 78,450	$ 91,556

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (14,843)	$ (5,060)	$ (72,580)	$ 9,948
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation	(20,153)	2,896	(100,515)	3,807
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities	3,091	4	(275)	3,291
Other	97	1,868	(2,578)	(932)
Amounts reclassified to net income (loss):
Realized losses (gains) on available-for-sale debt securities	0	(17)	0	(566)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(16,965)	4,751	(103,368)	5,600
Comprehensive income (loss)	(31,808)	(309)	(175,948)	15,548
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	5,804	(632)	25,569	(1,438)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation	$ (26,004)	$ (941)	$ (150,379)	$ 14,110

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Adoption of ASC 326 Increase (Decrease)	Balance at January 1, 2020	Class A and B Common Stock	Class A and B Common Stock Balance at January 1, 2020	Additional Paid-In Capital	Additional Paid-In Capital Balance at January 1, 2020	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at January 1, 2020	Accumulated Earnings (Losses)	Accumulated Earnings (Losses) Adoption of ASC 326 Increase (Decrease)	Accumulated Earnings (Losses) Balance at January 1, 2020	Treasury Stock, at cost	Treasury Stock, at cost Balance at January 1, 2020	Non-controlling Interests	Non-controlling Interests Adoption of ASC 326 Increase (Decrease)	Non-controlling Interests Balance at January 1, 2020
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 4,155,474			$ 102		$ 3,702,522		$ (125,100)		$ 694,129			$ (131,454)		$ 15,275
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options	61,503			2		61,501
Employee benefits	6,654					6,654
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	5,074					5,074
Stock-based compensation	4,833					4,833
Purchase of non-controlling interest	(7,313)					(2,666)									(4,647)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	5,600							5,600
Net income (loss)	9,948									8,510					1,438
Other, net	1,178					(419)				1,597
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019	4,242,951			104		3,777,499		(119,500)		704,236			(131,454)		12,066
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2019	4,179,536			102		3,713,777		(124,251)		709,928			(131,454)		11,434
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options	59,457			2		59,455
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	2,325					2,325
Stock-based compensation	2,205					2,205
Other comprehensive income (loss)	4,751							4,751
Net income (loss)	(5,060)									(5,692)					632
Other, net	(263)					(263)				0
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019	4,242,951			104		3,777,499		(119,500)		704,236			(131,454)		12,066
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019	3,745,553	$ (9,308)	$ 3,736,245	105	$ 105	3,290,483	$ 3,290,483	(122,138)	$ (122,138)	632,809	$ (9,068)	$ 623,741	(131,454)	$ (131,454)	75,748	$ (240)	$ 75,508
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options	506					506
Employee benefits	6,920					6,920
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	5,300					5,300
Stock-based compensation	4,509					4,509
Issuance of equity and contribution of assets pursuant to the Yahsat JV formation	2,824					4,338									(1,514)
Contribution by non-controlling interest holder	10,000														10,000
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(103,368)							(84,672)							(18,696)
Net income (loss)	(72,580)									(65,707)					(6,873)
Treasury share repurchase	(5,893)												(5,893)
Other, net	(195)					(195)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020	3,584,268			105		3,311,861		(206,810)		558,034			(137,347)		58,425
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2020	3,605,575			105		3,307,360		(192,218)		569,446			(137,347)		58,229
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options	328					328
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	2,376					2,376
Stock-based compensation	2,125					2,125
Contribution by non-controlling interest holder	6,000														6,000
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(16,965)							(14,592)							(2,373)
Net income (loss)	(14,843)									(11,412)					(3,431)
Other, net	(328)					(328)				0					0
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020	$ 3,584,268			$ 105		$ 3,311,861		$ (206,810)		$ 558,034			$ (137,347)		$ 58,425

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (72,580)	$ 9,948
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	262,255	309,631
Losses (gains) on investments, net	52,762	(19,791)
Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates, net	3,732	11,107
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net	9,284	(593)
Deferred tax provision (benefit), net	(2,452)	7,014
Stock-based compensation	4,509	4,833
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2,120	3,872
Other, net	(7,295)	2,742
Changes in assets and liabilities, net:
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net	(5,262)	167
Other current assets, net	(11,642)	(129)
Trade accounts payable	(11,701)	(225)
Contract liabilities	(11,229)	34,024
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	27,050	16,800
Non-current assets and non-current liabilities, net	5,729	1,374
Net cash flows from operating activities	245,280	380,774
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(555,367)	(504,264)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	977,532	1,621,481
Purchase of other investments	(5,500)	0
Expenditures for property and equipment	(196,904)	(219,440)
Expenditures for externally marketed software	(19,237)	(15,329)
Net cash flows from investing activities	200,524	882,448
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase and maturity of the 2019 Senior Secured Notes	0	(920,923)
Payment of finance lease obligations	(421)	(20,008)
Payment of in-orbit incentive obligations	(1,021)	(3,778)
Net proceeds from Class A common stock options exercised	436	61,503
Net proceeds from Class A common stock issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan	5,300	5,074
Treasury share purchase	(5,893)	0
Contribution by non-controlling interest holder	10,000	0
Purchase of non-controlling interest	0	(7,313)
Other, net	674	(267)
Net cash flows from financing activities	9,075	(885,712)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(19,232)	121
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	435,647	377,631
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, beginning of period	1,521,889	929,495
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, end of period	$ 1,957,536	$ 1,307,126

Organization and Business Activities	6 Months Ended
Organization and Business Activities	Jun. 30, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES	ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES Principal Business EchoStar Corporation (which, together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as “EchoStar,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) is a holding company that was organized in October 2007 as a corporation under the laws of the State of Nevada and has operated as a separately traded public company from DISH Network Corporation (“DISH”) since 2008. Our Class A common stock is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (“NASDAQ”) under the symbol “SATS.” We are a global provider of broadband satellite technologies, broadband internet services for consumer customers, which include home and small to medium-sized businesses, and satellite services. We also deliver innovative network technologies, managed services and communications solutions for enterprise customers, which include aeronautical and government enterprises. We operate in the following two business segments: •Hughes — which provides broadband satellite technologies and broadband internet services to domestic and international consumer customers and broadband network technologies, managed services, equipment, hardware, satellite services and communication solutions to service providers and enterprise customers. The Hughes segment also designs, provides and installs gateway and terminal equipment to customers for other satellite systems. In addition, our Hughes segment designs, develops, constructs and provides telecommunication networks comprising satellite ground segment systems and terminals to mobile system operators and our enterprise customers. •ESS — which uses certain of our owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related licenses to provide satellite services on a full-time and/or occasional-use basis to U.S. government service providers, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, content providers and private enterprise customers. Our operations also include various corporate departments (primarily Executive, Treasury, Strategic Development, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate and Legal) and other activities that have not been assigned to our business segments such as costs incurred in certain satellite development programs and other business development activities, and gains or losses from certain of our investments. These activities, costs and income, as well as eliminations of intersegment transactions, are accounted for in Corporate and Other. We also divide our operations by primary geographic market as follows: (i) North America (the U.S. and its territories, Mexico, and Canada); (ii) South and Central America and; (iii) All other (Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, India, and the Middle East). Refer to Note 14. Segment Reporting for further detail. In September 2019, pursuant to a master transaction agreement (the “Master Transaction Agreement”) with DISH and a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH (“Merger Sub”), (i) we transferred certain real property and the various businesses, products, licenses, technology, revenues, billings, operating activities, assets and liabilities primarily related to the former portion of our ESS segment that managed, marketed and provided (1) broadcast satellite services primarily to DISH and its subsidiaries (together with DISH, “DISH Network”) and our joint venture Dish Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“Dish Mexico”) and its subsidiaries, and (2) telemetry, tracking and control (“TT&C”) services for satellites owned by DISH Network and a portion of our other businesses (collectively, the “BSS Business”) to one of our former subsidiaries, EchoStar BSS Corporation (“BSS Corp.”), (ii) we distributed to each holder of shares of our Class A or Class B common stock entitled to receive consideration in the transaction an amount of shares of common stock of BSS Corp., par value $0.001 per share (“BSS Common Stock”), equal to one share of BSS Common Stock for each share of our Class A or Class B common stock owned by such stockholder (the “Distribution”); and (iii) immediately after the Distribution, (1) Merger Sub merged with and into BSS Corp. (the “Merger”), such that BSS Corp. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH and with DISH then owning and operating the BSS Business, and (2) each issued and outstanding share of BSS Common Stock owned by EchoStar stockholders was converted into the right to receive 0.23523769 shares of DISH Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“DISH Common Stock”) ((i) - (iii) collectively, the “BSS Transaction”). Following the consummation of the BSS Transaction, we no longer operate the BSS Business, which was a substantial portion of our ESS segment. As a result of the BSS Transaction, the financial results of the BSS Business, except for certain real estate that transferred in the transaction, are presented as discontinued operations and, as such, excluded from continuing operations and segment results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, as presented in these unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes (collectively, the “Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”). All amounts in the following footnotes reference results from continuing operations unless otherwise noted. Refer to Note 4. Discontinued Operations for further detail.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required for complete financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP. In our opinion, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. However, our results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.

All amounts presented in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts and unless otherwise noted.

Refer to Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the consolidated financial statements in our Form 10-K for a summary and discussion of our significant accounting policies, except as updated below.

Use of Estimates

We are required to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The most significant estimates and assumptions are used in determining: (i) inputs used to recognize revenue over time, including amortization periods for deferred contract acquisition costs; (ii) allowances for doubtful accounts; (iii) deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, including uncertain tax positions; (iv) loss contingencies; (v) fair value of financial instruments; (vi) fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations; and (vii) asset impairment testing.

We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience, observable market inputs and on various other factors that we believe to be relevant under the circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results may differ from previously estimated amounts and such differences may be material to our consolidated financial statements. Additionally, changing economic and other conditions may increase the inherent uncertainty in the estimates and assumptions indicated above. We review our estimates and assumptions periodically and the effects of revisions thereto are reflected in the period they occur or prospectively if the revised estimates or assumptions affect future periods.

Principles of Consolidation

We consolidate all entities in which we have a controlling financial interest. We are deemed to have a controlling financial interest in variable interest entities in which we are the primary beneficiary and in other entities in which we own more than 50% of the outstanding voting shares and other shareholders do not have substantive rights to participate in management. For entities we control but do not wholly own, we record a non-controlling interest within stockholders’ equity for the portion of the entity’s equity attributed to the non-controlling ownership interests. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.ReclassificationCertain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Credit Losses

On January 1, 2020, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), as amended, and codified in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 326 (“ASC 326”). ASC 326 introduces a new approach to the periodic estimation of credit losses for certain financial assets based on expected losses instead of incurred losses. It also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and provides a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets that have experienced credit deterioration since their original purchase. We have elected to apply the requirements of the new standard prospectively and we recognized a cumulative effect of adoption of $9.1 million to Accumulated earnings (losses) as of January 1, 2020. Based on this election, we did not restate our comparative Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and they continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for the periods before January 1, 2020.

The following describes the accounting impacts, by major balance sheet line item, of our adoption of this new standard based on the relevant types of losses that we and our equity method investees may be subject to:

•Trade Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, Net — Our trade accounts receivables and contract assets consist of amounts due from both our consumer and enterprise customers. Our receivables and related credit losses for our consumer customers are limited due to policies that require advance payment for services, predominant use of credit card and ACH payment processes, and our ability to promptly terminate service when timely payments are not received. However, for our enterprise customers, we estimate expected credit losses on a collective basis based on our historical loss experience, as adjusted to reflect changes in relevant factors, such as macroeconomic conditions and customer mix, that can significantly impact collectability.

We apply our collective estimation processes separately to several pools of receivables that share common risk characteristics, generally based on the customers’ geographical location. Customers with significant past-due balances or other atypical characteristics are excluded from our collective analysis and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Our estimates of expected credit losses for such receivables reflect significant judgments that consider customer-specific matters such as the customer’s financial condition, payment history, and recent developments in the customer’s business and industry. Due to the short-term nature of our trade receivables and contract assets, forecasts about the future have limited relevance to our expected credit loss estimates.

We record our customer related estimated credit losses as a component of our bad debt expense as reported in Selling, general and administrative expenses.

•Other Current Assets, Net, and Other Non-current Assets, Net — We estimate expected credit losses for receivables with payment terms longer than one year separately by borrower, due to the unique risk characteristics of such receivables. We generally use discounted cash flow techniques to estimate such credit losses. In applying such techniques, we may estimate principal and interest cash flows under probability-weighted scenarios that consider entity-specific matters and forecasted economic conditions. The majority of our other non-current receivables are from entities in the telecommunications industry. The collection of contractual principal and interest on these receivables is highly dependent on the future business operations of those entities. Our estimation of expected credit losses for such receivables requires significant judgment about matters specific to the borrower and their industry. Accordingly, our actual collection experience may differ from the assumptions reflected in our expected credit loss estimates.

We record our estimated credit losses as a component of our bad debt expense as reported in Selling, general and administrative expenses.

•Other Investments, Net — We estimate expected credit losses on our other debt investments with payment terms longer than one year separately by debtor, due to the unique risk characteristics of such debt investments. We generally use discounted cash flow techniques to estimate such credit losses. In

applying such techniques, we may estimate principal and interest cash flows under probability-weighted scenarios that consider entity-specific matters and forecasted economic conditions. The majority of our other debt investments are with entities in the telecommunications industry. The collection of contractual principal and interest on these debt investments are highly dependent on the future business operations of those entities. Our estimation of expected credit losses for such debt investments require significant judgment about matters specific to the debtor and their industry. Accordingly, our actual collection experience may differ from the assumptions reflected in our expected credit loss estimates.

We record our other debt investments related estimated credit losses as a reduction of Interest income, net.

Financial Impact of Adoption. Our adoption of this new standard resulted in the following adjustments to our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet:


	Balance at December 31, 2019		Adoption of ASC 326 Increase (Decrease)		Balance at January 1, 2020
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net	$	196,629	$	(13,672)	$	182,957
Other current assets, net	$	179,531	$	6,723	$	186,254
Other investments, net	$	325,405	$	(7,381)	$	318,024
Other non-current assets, net	$	334,841	$	4,050	$	338,891
Total assets	$	7,154,298	$	(10,280)	$	7,144,018
Deferred tax liabilities, net	$	351,692	$	(972)	$	350,720
Accumulated earnings (losses)	$	632,809	$	(9,068)	$	623,741
Non-controlling interests	$	75,748	$	(240)	$	75,508
Total stockholders’ equity	$	3,745,553	$	(9,308)	$	3,736,245
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	7,154,298	$	(10,280)	$	7,144,018

The application of ASC 326 requirements did not materially affect our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2019-12 - Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”). ASU 2019-12 is part of the FASB’s overall simplification initiative and seeks to simplify the accounting for income taxes by updating certain guidance and removing certain exceptions. The updated guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact of adopting this new guidance, but do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04 - Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), codified as ASC 848 (“ASC 848”). The purpose of ASC 848 is to provide optional guidance to ease the potential effects on financial reporting of the market-wide migration away from Interbank Offered Rates (“IBORs”) to alternative reference rates. ASC 848 applies only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference a reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The guidance may be applied upon issuance of ASC 848 through December 31, 2022. We are currently assessing the impact of adopting this new guidance, but do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Contract Balances

The following table presents the components of our contract balances:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net:
Sales and services	$	157,459	$	152,632
Leasing	4,110		4,016
Total trade accounts receivable	161,569		156,648
Contract assets	38,223		63,758
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(16,413)		(23,777)
Total trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net	$	183,379	$	196,629

Contract liabilities:
Current	$	89,831	$	101,060
Non-current	11,048		10,572
Total contract liabilities	$	100,879	$	111,632

The following table presents the revenue recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations that was previously included within contract liabilities:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenue	$	7,614	$	8,290	$	59,786	$	47,773

The following table presents the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts:


	For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019
Balance at beginning of period	$	23,777	$	16,604
Credit losses ⁽¹⁾	4,393		18,862
Deductions	(10,546)		(10,053)
Foreign currency translation	(1,211)		173
Balance at end of period	$	16,413	$	25,586

⁽¹⁾ The impact of adopting ASC 326 on January 1, 2020 was a net decrease to our allowance for doubtful accounts largely driven by a $13.4 million reclassification to Other current assets, net and Other non-current assets, net, offset by a $2.9 million adjustment to Accumulated earnings (losses).

Contract Acquisition Costs

The following table presents the activity in our contract acquisition costs, net:


	For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019
Balance at beginning of period	$	113,592	$	114,306
Additions	49,366		47,277
Amortization expense	(51,265)		(47,762)
Foreign currency translation	(4,607)		97
Balance at end of period	$	107,086	$	113,918

We recognized amortization expenses related to contract acquisition costs of $25.6 million and $24.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations

As of June 30, 2020, the remaining performance obligations for our customer contracts with original expected durations of more than one year was $691.0 million. We expect to recognize 40.2% of our remaining performance obligations of these contracts as revenue in the next twelve months. This amount excludes agreements with consumer customers in our Hughes segment, our leasing arrangements and agreements with certain customers under which collectability of all amounts due through the term of contracts is uncertain.

Disaggregation of Revenue

Geographic Information

The following table presents our revenue from customer contracts disaggregated by primary geographic market and by segment:


	Hughes		ESS		Corporate and Other		Consolidated Total
For the three months ended June 30, 2020
North America	$	384,623	$	4,179	$	2,015	$	390,817
South and Central America	33,961		—		100		34,061
Other	34,588		—		—		34,588
Total revenue	$	453,172	$	4,179	$	2,115	$	459,466

For the three months ended June 30, 2019
North America	$	372,398	$	3,742	$	4,739	$	380,879
South and Central America	30,395		—		103		30,498
Other	49,054		—		—		49,054
Total revenue	$	451,847	$	3,742	$	4,842	$	460,431

For the six months ended June 30, 2020
North America	$	767,338	$	8,831	$	4,455	$	780,624
South and Central America	67,917		—		192		68,109
Other	76,399		—		—		76,399
Total revenue	$	911,654	$	8,831	$	4,647	$	925,132

For the six months ended June 30, 2019
North America	$	740,227	$	7,775	$	9,611	$	757,613
South and Central America	57,258		—		243		57,501
Other	99,699		—		—		99,699
Total revenue	$	897,184	$	7,775	$	9,854	$	914,813

Nature of Products and Services

The following tables presents our revenue disaggregated by the nature of products and services and by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:


	Hughes		ESS		Corporate and Other		Consolidated Total
For the three months ended June 30, 2020
Services and other revenue:
Services	$	399,697	$	2,564	$	993	$	403,254
Lease revenue	11,052		1,615		1,122		13,789
Total services and other revenue	410,749		4,179		2,115		417,043
Equipment revenue:
Equipment	18,518		—		—		18,518
Design, development and construction services	22,668		—		—		22,668
Lease revenue	1,237		—		—		1,237
Total equipment revenue	42,423		—		—		42,423
Total revenue	$	453,172	$	4,179	$	2,115	$	459,466

For the three months ended June 30, 2019
Services and other revenue:
Services	$	381,608	$	2,400	$	1,715	$	385,723
Lease revenue	12,594		1,342		3,127		17,063
Total services and other revenue	394,202		3,742		4,842		402,786
Equipment revenue:
Equipment	30,597		—		—		30,597
Design, development and construction services	25,860		—		—		25,860
Lease revenue	1,188		—		—		1,188
Total equipment revenue	57,645		—		—		57,645
Total revenue	$	451,847	$	3,742	$	4,842	$	460,431


	Hughes		ESS		Corporate and Other		Consolidated Total
For the six months ended June 30, 2020
Services and other revenue:
Services	$	789,697	$	5,329	$	2,281	$	797,307
Lease revenue	22,225		3,502		2,366		28,093
Total services and other revenue	811,922		8,831		4,647		825,400
Equipment revenue:
Equipment	43,357		—		—		43,357
Design, development and construction services	54,225		—		—		54,225
Lease revenue	2,150		—		—		2,150
Total equipment revenue	99,732		—		—		99,732
Total revenue	$	911,654	$	8,831	$	4,647	$	925,132

For the six months ended June 30, 2019
Services and other revenue:
Services	$	762,391	$	5,217	$	3,452	$	771,060
Lease revenue	25,434		2,558		6,402		34,394
Total services and other revenue	787,825		7,775		9,854		805,454
Equipment revenue:
Equipment	56,557		—		—		56,557
Design, development and construction services	50,926		—		—		50,926
Lease revenue	1,876		—		—		1,876
Total equipment revenue	109,359		—		—		109,359
Total revenue	$	897,184	$	7,775	$	9,854	$	914,813

Lease Revenue

The following table presents our lease revenue by type of lease:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Sales-type lease revenue:
Revenue at lease commencement	$	1,237	$	1,188	$	2,150	$	1,876
Interest income	95		258		164		510
Total sales-type lease revenue	1,332		1,446		2,314		2,386
Operating lease revenue	13,694		16,805		27,929		33,884
Total lease revenue	$	15,026	$	18,251	$	30,243	$	36,270

Substantially all of our net investment in sales-type leases consisted of lease receivables totaling $9.4 million and $6.5 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

The following table presents future operating lease payments to be received as of June 30, 2020:


	Amounts
Year ending December 31,
2020 (remainder)	$	25,789
2021	36,045
2022	34,126
2023	32,127
2024	29,733
2025 and beyond	127,816
Total lease payments	$	285,636

The following table presents amounts for assets subject to operating leases, which are included in Property and equipment, net:


	As of
	June 30, 2020										December 31, 2019
	Cost		Accumulated Depreciation		Net		Cost		Accumulated Depreciation		Net
Customer premises equipment	$	1,470,861	$	(1,143,997)	$	326,864	$	1,377,914	$	(1,043,431)	$	334,483
Satellites	104,620		(34,847)		69,773		104,620		(31,360)		73,260
Real estate	47,978		(16,606)		31,372		46,930		(16,048)		30,882
Total	$	1,623,459	$	(1,195,450)	$	428,009	$	1,529,464	$	(1,090,839)	$	438,625

The following table presents depreciation expense for assets subject to operating leases, which is included in Depreciation and amortization:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Customer premises equipment	$	54,845	$	46,839	$	100,566	$	92,651
Satellites	1,743		1,738		3,487		3,475
Real estate	233		558		465		1,116
Total	$	56,821	$	49,135	$	104,518	$	97,242

- Definition

The entire disclosure of revenue from contract with customer to transfer good or service and to transfer nonfinancial asset. Includes, but is not limited to, disaggregation of revenue, credit loss recognized from contract with customer, judgment and change in judgment related to contract with customer, and asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer. Excludes insurance and lease contracts.

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Discontinued Operations

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

BSS Business

The following table presents the financial results of our discontinued operations for the BSS Business:


	For the three months ended June 30, 2019		For the six months ended June 30, 2019
Revenue:
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	$	70,819	$	141,645
Services and other revenue - other	5,874		11,748
Total revenue	76,693		153,393
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	10,517		20,741
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,421		3,441
Depreciation and amortization	35,144		70,387
Total costs and expenses	49,082		94,569
Operating income (loss)	27,611		58,824
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(6,415)		(13,098)
Total other income (expense), net	(6,415)		(13,098)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes	21,196		45,726
Income tax benefit (provision), net	3,772		(1,511)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	24,968	$	44,215

No assets or liabilities attributable to our discontinued operations of the BSS Business were held by us as of June 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019.

The following table presents the significant supplemental cash flow information and adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow from operating activities for discontinued operations of the BSS Business for the six months ended June 30, 2019:


	Amounts
Operating activities:
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	44,215
Depreciation and amortization	$	70,387

Investing activities:
Expenditures for property and equipment	$	244

Financing activities:
Payment of finance lease obligations	$	19,457
Payment of in-orbit incentive obligations	$	3,127

Terminated or Transferred Related Party Agreements

Effective September 10, 2019, the following agreements were terminated or transferred to DISH Network as part of the BSS Transaction. Unless noted differently below, we have no further obligations and have neither earned additional revenue nor incurred additional expense, as applicable, under or in connection with these agreements after the consummation of the BSS Transaction.

Satellite Capacity Leased to DISH Network. We entered into certain agreements to lease satellite capacity pursuant to which we provided satellite services to DISH Network on certain satellites, as listed below, owned or leased by us. The fees for the services provided under these agreements depended, among other things, upon the orbital location of the applicable satellite, the number of transponders that provided services on the applicable satellite and the length of the service arrangements. The terms of each of the agreements are set forth below:

•EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV — In March 2014, we began leasing certain satellite capacity to DISH Network on the EchoStar VII satellite, the EchoStar X satellite, the EchoStar XI satellite and the EchoStar XIV satellite.

•EchoStar XII — DISH Network leased satellite capacity from us on the EchoStar XII satellite.

•EchoStar XVI — In December 2009, we entered into an agreement to lease satellite capacity to DISH Network, pursuant to which DISH Network leased satellite capacity from us on the EchoStar XVI satellite beginning in January 2013.

•Nimiq 5 Agreement — In September 2009, we entered into an agreement with Telesat Canada to lease satellite capacity from Telesat Canada on all 32 direct broadcast satellite (“DBS”) transponders on the Nimiq 5 satellite at the 72.7 degree west longitude orbital location (the “Telesat Transponder Agreement”). In September 2009, we entered into an agreement with DISH Network, pursuant to which DISH Network leased satellite capacity from us on all 32 of the DBS transponders covered by the Telesat Transponder Agreement (the “DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement”). Under the terms of the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement, DISH Network made certain monthly payments to us that commenced in September 2009, when the Nimiq 5 satellite was placed into service. Following the consummation of the BSS Transaction, we retained certain obligations related to DISH Network’s performance under the Telesat Transponder Agreement.

•QuetzSat-1 Agreement — In November 2008, we entered into an agreement to lease satellite capacity from SES Latin America, which provided, among other things, for the provision by SES Latin America to us of leased satellite capacity on 32 DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite. Concurrently, in 2008, we entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network leased from us satellite capacity on 24 of the DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite. The QuetzSat-1 satellite was launched in September 2011 and was placed into service in November 2011 at the 67.1 degree west longitude orbital location. In January 2013, the QuetzSat-1 satellite was moved to the 77 degree west longitude orbital location. In February 2013, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement pursuant to which we leased back from DISH Network certain satellite capacity on five DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite.

TT&C Agreement. Effective January 2012, we entered into a TT&C agreement pursuant to which we provided TT&C services to DISH Network, which we subsequently amended (the “2012 TT&C Agreement”). The fees for services provided under the 2012 TT&C Agreement were calculated at either: (i) a fixed fee or (ii) cost plus a fixed margin, which varied depending on the nature of the services provided.

Real Estate Leases to DISH Network. We entered into lease agreements pursuant to which DISH Network leased certain real estate from us. The rent on a per square foot basis each of the leases or subsequent amendments was comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic area at the time of the leases or subsequent amendments and DISH Network was responsible for its portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises. These components of the BSS Transaction do not qualify for discontinued operations treatment, and therefore the revenue from these lease agreements has not been treated as discontinued operations. The terms of each of the leases are set forth below:

•Santa Fe Lease Agreement — DISH Network leased from us all of 5701 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, Colorado. In connection with the BSS Transaction, we transferred this property to DISH Network.

•Cheyenne Lease Agreement — During 2017, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with DISH and certain of its subsidiaries whereby we and certain of our subsidiaries received all the shares of preferred tracking stock previously issued by us and one of our subsidiaries (the “Tracking Stock”) in exchange for 100% of the equity interests of certain of our subsidiaries that held substantially all of our former EchoStar Technologies businesses and certain other assets (collectively, the “Share Exchange”). Prior to the Share Exchange, we leased to DISH Network certain space at 530 EchoStar Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming. In connection with the Share Exchange, we transferred ownership of a portion of this property to DISH Network and we and DISH Network amended this agreement to, among other things, provide for a continued lease to DISH Network of the portion of the property we retained (the “Cheyenne Data Center”). In connection with the BSS Transaction, we transferred the Cheyenne Data Center to DISH Network.

Real Estate Leases from DISH Network. We entered into a lease agreement pursuant to which we leased from DISH Network certain space at 801 N. DISH Dr. in Gilbert, Arizona for the Satellite Operations Center and Satellite Access Center. The rent on a per square foot basis was comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic area at the time of the leases or subsequent amendments and included our portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and certain maintenance of the premises. In connection with the BSS Transaction, we terminated this lease and transferred the Gilbert Satellite Operations Center, including any and all equipment, software, processes, software licenses, hardware licenses, furniture and technical documentation located within, to DISH Network.

Business Combinations

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Business Combinations [Abstract]

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

BUSINESS COMBINATIONSIn May 2019, we entered into an agreement with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PrJSC (“Yahsat”) pursuant to which, in November 2019, Yahsat contributed its satellite communications services business in Brazil to one of our Brazilian subsidiaries in exchange for a 20% equity ownership interest in that subsidiary (the “Yahsat Brazil JV Transaction”). The combined business provides broadband internet services and enterprise solutions in Brazil using the Telesat T19V satellite, the Eutelsat 65W satellite and Yahsat’s Al Yah 3 satellite. The results of operations related to the business we acquired from Yahsat have been included in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from the date of acquisition. Through June 30, 2020, we have incurred $1.6 million of costs associated with the closing of the Yahsat Brazil JV Transaction.

All assets and liabilities acquired from Yahsat have been recorded at fair value. The following table presents our updated preliminary allocation of the purchase price:


	Amounts
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,858
Other current assets, net	7,106
Property and equipment	86,983
Regulatory authorization	4,498
Goodwill	6,328
Other non-current assets, net	1,502
Total assets	$	114,275

Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	$	3,879
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	4,796
Total liabilities	$	8,675

Total purchase price ⁽¹⁾	$	105,600

⁽¹⁾ Based on the value determined for the equity ownership interest issued by our Brazilian subsidiary as consideration for the business acquired by us in the Yahsat Brazil JV Transaction.

The following preliminary valuation of the acquired assets was derived using primarily unobservable Level 3 inputs, which require significant management judgment and estimation:


	Amounts
Satellite payload	$	49,363
Regulatory authorization	4,498
Total	$	53,861

The satellite payload and regulatory authorization were valued using an income approach and are being amortized over seven and 11 years, respectively.

The goodwill we recognized was allocated entirely to our Hughes segment and attributed to expected synergies, projected long-term business growth in current and new markets and an assembled workforce.

Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

We present basic and diluted earnings or losses per share (“EPS”) for our Class A and Class B common stock. Basic EPS for our Class A and Class B common stock excludes potential dilution and is computed by dividing Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if shares of common stock were issued pursuant to our stock-based compensation awards. The potential dilution from common stock awards is computed using the treasury stock method based on the average market value of our Class A common stock during the period.

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(11,412)	$	(30,660)	$	(65,707)	$	(35,705)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	—		24,968		—		44,215
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock	$	(11,412)	$	(5,692)	$	(65,707)	$	8,510

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Class A and B common stock:


Basic and diluted	97,879		96,415		97,845		95,903

Earnings (losses) per share:
Class A and B common stock:
Basic and diluted:
Continuing operations	$	(0.12)	$	(0.32)	$	(0.67)	$	(0.37)
Discontinued operations	—		0.26		—		0.46
Total basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share	$	(0.12)	$	(0.06)	$	(0.67)	$	0.09

The following table presents the number of anti-dilutive options to purchase shares of our Class A common stock which have been excluded from the calculation of our diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding:


	For the three months ended June 30,			For the six months ended June 30,
	2020	2019	2020	2019
Number of shares	4,878	3,387	4,878	3,387

Marketable Investment Securities

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

MARKETABLE INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The following table presents our Marketable investment securities:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Marketable investment securities:
Debt securities:
Available-for-sale:
Corporate bonds	$	381,201	$	568,442
Other debt securities	89,924		335,580
Total available-for-sale debt securities	471,125		904,022
Fair value option - corporate bonds	12,038		9,128
Total debt securities	483,163		913,150
Equity securities	27,548		35,566
Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts	510,711		948,716
Less: Restricted marketable investment securities	(731)		(8,093)
Total marketable investment securities	$	509,980	$	940,623

Debt Securities

Our corporate bond portfolio includes debt instruments issued by individual corporations, primarily in the industrial and financial services industries. Our other debt securities portfolio includes investments in various debt instruments, including U.S. government bonds, commercial paper and mutual funds.

Available-for-Sale

The following table presents the components of our available-for-sale debt securities:


	Amortized		Unrealized						Estimated
	Cost		Gains		Losses		Fair Value
As of June 30, 2020
Corporate bonds	$	381,071	$	132	$	(2)	$	381,201
Other debt securities	89,923		1		—		89,924
Total available-for-sale debt securities	$	470,994	$	133	$	(2)	$	471,125

As of December 31, 2019
Corporate bonds	$	567,926	$	518	$	(2)	$	568,442
Other debt securities	335,572		8		—		335,580
Total available-for-sale debt securities	$	903,498	$	526	$	(2)	$	904,022

The following table presents the activity on our available-for-sale debt securities:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Proceeds from sales	$	—	$	—	$	10,000	$	435,978




Gains (losses) on sales, net	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	549

As of June 30, 2020, all $471.1 million of our available-for-sale debt securities had contractual maturities of one year or less.

Fair Value Option

The following table presents the activity on our fair value option corporate bonds:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Proceeds from sales	$	—	$	46,717	$	—	$	46,717
Gains (losses) on investments, net	$	(298)	$	224	$	(4,506)	$	4,422

Equity Securities

The following table presents the activity of our equity securities:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Proceeds from sales	$	4,719	$	29,051	$	4,853	$	79,928
Gains (losses) on investments, net	$	2,512	$	13,028	$	(8,603)	$	43,277

Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents our marketable investment securities categorized by the fair value hierarchy, certain of which have historically experienced volatility:


	As of
	June 30, 2020										December 31, 2019
	Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total
Debt securities:
Available-for-sale:
Corporate bonds	$	—	$	381,201	$	381,201	$	—	$	568,442	$	568,442
Other debt securities	731		89,193		89,924		8,093		327,487		335,580
Total available-for-sale debt securities	731		470,394		471,125		8,093		895,929		904,022
Fair value option - corporate bonds	—		12,038		12,038		—		9,128		9,128
Total debt securities	731		482,432		483,163		8,093		905,057		913,150
Equity securities	19,872		7,676		27,548		27,933		7,633		35,566
Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts	20,603		490,108		510,711		36,026		912,690		948,716
Less: Restricted marketable investment securities	(731)		—		(731)		(8,093)		—		(8,093)
Total marketable investment securities	$	19,872	$	490,108	$	509,980	$	27,933	$	912,690	$	940,623

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we did not have any investments that were categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Property and Equipment

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

The following tables presents the components of Property and equipment, net:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Property and equipment, net:
Satellites, net	$	1,648,744	$	1,749,576
Other property and equipment, net	750,967		779,162
Total property and equipment, net	$	2,399,711	$	2,528,738

Satellites

As of June 30, 2020, our operating satellite fleet consisted of 10 satellites, seven of which are owned and three of which are leased. They are all in geosynchronous orbit, approximately 22,300 miles above the equator.

The following table presents our operating satellite fleet as of June 30, 2020 which consists of both owned and leased satellites:

Satellite

Segment

Launch Date

Nominal Degree Orbital Location (Longitude)

Depreciable Life (In Years)

Owned:

SPACEWAY 3 ⁽¹⁾

Hughes

August 2007

95 W

EchoStar XVII

Hughes

July 2012

107 W

EchoStar XIX

Hughes

December 2016

97.1 W

Al Yah 3 ⁽²⁾

Hughes

January 2018

20 W

EchoStar IX ⁽³⁾

ESS

August 2003

121 W

EUTELSAT 10A ⁽⁴⁾

Corporate and Other

April 2009

10 E

EchoStar XXI

Corporate and Other

June 2017

10.25 E

Finance leases:

Eutelsat 65 West A

Hughes

March 2016

65 W

Telesat T19V

Hughes

July 2018

63 W

EchoStar 105/SES-11

ESS

October 2017

105 W

⁽¹⁾ Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of June 8, 2011, the date EchoStar completed its acquisition of Hughes Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Hughes Acquisition”).

⁽²⁾ Upon consummation of our joint venture with Yahsat in Brazil in November 2019, we acquired the Brazilian Ka-band payload on this satellite. Depreciable life represents the remaining useful life as of November 2019.

⁽³⁾ We own the Ka-band and Ku-band payloads on this satellite.

⁽⁴⁾ We acquired the S-band payload on this satellite in December 2013. Prior to acquisition, the S-band payload experienced an anomaly at the time of launch and, as a result, is not fully operational.

The following table presents the components of our satellites, net:


	Depreciable Life (In Years)	As of
				June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Satellites, net:
Satellites - owned	7 to 15	$	1,801,847		$	1,816,303
Satellites - acquired under finance leases	15	347,146			381,163
Construction in progress	—	384,298			365,133
Total satellites		2,533,291			2,562,599
Accumulated depreciation:
Satellites - owned		(823,487)			(756,635)
Satellites - acquired under finance leases		(61,060)			(56,388)
Total accumulated depreciation		(884,547)			(813,023)
Total satellites, net		$	1,648,744		$	1,749,576

The following table presents the depreciation expense and capitalized interest associated with our satellites, net:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Depreciation expense:
Satellites - owned	$	32,073	$	32,015	$	64,147	$	64,029
Satellites acquired under finance leases	7,205		6,402		13,218		12,892
Total depreciation expense	$	39,278	$	38,417	$	77,365	$	76,921

Capitalized interest	$	6,897	$	5,456	$	13,578	$	10,356

Construction in Progress

In August 2017, we entered into a contract for the design and construction of the EchoStar XXIV satellite, a new, next-generation, high throughput geostationary satellite. The EchoStar XXIV satellite is primarily intended to provide additional capacity for our HughesNet satellite internet service (“HughesNet service”) in North, Central and South America as well as enterprise broadband services. In the first quarter of 2020, Space Systems/Loral, LLC (“SS/L”), the manufacturer of our EchoStar XXIV satellite, invoked the “force majeure” clause of our contract and notified us of a possible delay in completion of the satellite due to “shelter-in-place” orders affecting personnel at SS/L and its subcontractors, and other potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, we have continued to work with SS/L to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on the anticipated delivery schedule for our EchoStar XXIV satellite. We currently expect the EchoStar XXIV satellite to be launched no earlier than the second half of 2021. Capital expenditures associated with the construction and launch of the EchoStar XXIV satellite are included in Corporate and Other in our segment reporting.

Satellite Commitments

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our satellite-related obligations were $385.1 million and $419.0 million, respectively. These primarily include payments pursuant to agreements for the construction of the EchoStar XXIV satellite, payments pursuant to regulatory authorizations, non-lease costs associated with our finance lease satellites, in-orbit incentives relating to certain satellites and commitments for satellite service arrangements.

In certain circumstances, the dates on which we are obligated to pay our contractual obligations could change.

Satellite Anomalies and Impairments

We are not aware of any anomalies with respect to our owned or leased satellites or payloads that have had any significant adverse effect on their remaining useful lives, the commercial operation of the satellites or payloads or our operating results or financial position as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

Satellite Insurance

We generally do not carry in-orbit insurance on our satellites or payloads because we have assessed that the cost of insurance is not economical relative to the risk of failures. Therefore, we generally bear the risk of any in-orbit failures. Pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing certain portions of our long-term debt and our joint venture agreements with Yahsat, we are required, subject to certain limitations on coverage, to maintain only for the SPACEWAY 3 satellite, the EchoStar XVII satellite and the Al Yah 3 Brazilian payload, insurance or other contractual arrangements during the commercial in-orbit service of such satellite or payload. Our other satellites and payloads, either in orbit or under construction, are not covered by launch or in-orbit insurance or other contractual arrangements. We will continue to assess circumstances going forward and make insurance-related decisions on a case-by-case basis.

Fair Value of In-Orbit IncentivesAs of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the fair values of our in-orbit incentive obligations from our continuing operations, based on measurements categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, approximated their carrying amounts of $55.9 million and $57.0 million, respectively.

Regulatory Authorizations

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

REGULATORY AUTHORIZATIONS

The following table presents the components of our Regulatory authorizations, net:


	Finite lived
	Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Total		Indefinite lived		Total
Balance, December 31, 2018	$	46,787	$	(16,790)	$	29,997	$	400,042	$	430,039

Disposals	—		—		—		(43)		(43)
Amortization expense	—		(1,756)		(1,756)		—		(1,756)
Foreign currency translation	(294)		101		(193)		—		(193)
Balance, June 30, 2019	$	46,493	$	(18,445)	$	28,048	$	399,999	$	428,047

Balance, December 31, 2019	$	58,451	$	(20,144)	$	38,307	$	440,291	$	478,598


Amortization expense	—		(2,134)		(2,134)		—		(2,134)
Foreign currency translation	(1,156)		(51)		(1,207)		(794)		(2,001)
Balance, June 30, 2020	$	57,295	$	(22,329)	$	34,966	$	439,497	$	474,463

Weighted average useful life			13 years

Finite Lived Assets

In November 2019, we were granted an S-Band spectrum license for terrestrial rights in Mexico for $7.9 million. The acquired asset is subject to amortization over a period of 15 years.

In November 2019, we also acquired Ka-band spectrum rights for $4.5 million, upon consummation of the Yahsat Brazil JV Transaction, which are subject to amortization over a period of 11 years.

Other Investments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

OTHER INVESTMENTS

The following table presents the components of Other investments, net:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Other investments, net:
Equity method investments	$	146,232	$	166,209
Other equity investments	35,057		66,627
Other debt investments, net	94,584		92,569
Total other investments, net	$	275,873	$	325,405

Equity Method Investments

Dish Mexico

We own 49% of Dish Mexico and its subsidiaries, a joint venture that we entered into in 2008 to provide direct-to-home satellite services in Mexico. Historically, we provided certain satellite services to Dish Mexico. However, following the consummation of the BSS Transaction, we no longer provide these services.

Deluxe/EchoStar LLC

We own 50% of Deluxe/EchoStar LLC (“Deluxe”), a joint venture that we entered into in 2010 to build an advanced digital cinema satellite distribution network targeting delivery to digitally equipped theaters in the U.S. and Canada.

Broadband Connectivity Solutions (Restricted) Limited

In August 2018, we entered into an agreement with Yahsat to establish a new entity, Broadband Connectivity Solutions (Restricted) Limited (together with its subsidiaries, “BCS”), to provide commercial Ka-band satellite broadband services across Africa, the Middle East and southwest Asia operating over Yahsat’s Al Yah 2 and Al Yah 3 Ka-band satellites. The transaction was consummated in December 2018 when we invested $100.0 million in cash in exchange for a 20% interest in BCS. Under the terms of the agreement, we may also acquire, for further cash investments, additional ownership interests in BCS in the future provided certain conditions are met. We supply network operations and management services and equipment to BCS.

Financial Information for Our Equity Method Investments

The following table presents revenue recognized:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Deluxe	$	1,026	$	877	$	2,281	$	1,754
BCS	$	2,784	$	2,262	$	4,453	$	4,546

The following table presents trade accounts receivable:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Deluxe	$	680	$	631
BCS	$	5,725	$	5,171

Other Equity Investments

The following table presents reductions to the carrying amount of our investments based on circumstances that indicated the fair value of the investments was less than their carrying amount:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Loss (gain) on investments, net	$	8,486	$	—	$	29,833	$	28,653

Other Debt Investments, Net

The following table presents our other debt investments, net:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Other debt investments, net:
Cost basis	$	107,259	$	102,878
Discount	(10,353)		(10,309)
Allowance for credit losses	(2,322)		—
Total other debt investments, net	$	94,584	$	92,569

The following table presents the activity in our allowance for credit losses for these investments:


	For the six months ended June 30, 2020
Balance at beginning of period	$	—
Credit losses⁽¹⁾	2,322
Deductions	—
Balance at end of period	$	2,322

⁽¹⁾ The impact of adopting ASC 326 on January 1, 2020 was a $2.1 million adjustment to Accumulated earnings (losses).

The following table presents the interest income, net related to our other debt investments, net:


	For the three months ended June 30, 2020		For the six months ended June 30, 2020
Interest income, net
Interest income	$	3,564	$	6,904
Credit losses	(89)		(176)
Total interest income, net	3,475		6,728

We did not recognize any interest income, net related to our other debt investments, net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.

Long-Term Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

LONG-TERM DEBT

The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of our Current portion of long-term debt, net and Long-term debt, net:


	Effective interest rates	As of
				June 30, 2020									December 31, 2019
				Carrying Amount			Fair Value			Carrying Amount			Fair Value
Senior Secured Notes:
5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026	5.320%	$	750,000		$	776,625		$	750,000		$	825,308
Senior Unsecured Notes:
7 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021	8.062%	900,000			928,485			900,000			963,783
6 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026	6.688%	750,000			785,985			750,000			833,903
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs		(8,712)			—			(10,832)			—
Total long-term debt		2,391,288			2,491,095			2,389,168			2,622,994
Less: Current portion, net		(896,386)			(928,485)			—			—
Long-term debt, net		$	1,494,902		$	1,562,610		$	2,389,168		$	2,622,994

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Jun. 30, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES Our income tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. Each quarter we update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate, and if our estimated tax rate changes, we make a cumulative adjustment. Our interim income tax provision and our interim estimate of our annual effective tax rate are influenced by several factors, including foreign losses and capital gains and losses for which related deferred tax assets are partially offset by a valuation allowance, changes in tax laws and relative changes in unrecognized tax benefits. Additionally, our effective tax rate can be affected by the amount of pre-tax income or loss. For example, the impact of discrete items and non-deductible expenses on our effective tax rate is greater when our pre-tax income or loss is lower. Our income tax provision was $10.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $4.7 million of income tax provision for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Our estimated effective income tax rate was (271.8)% and (18.5)% for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The variations in our effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were primarily due to the increase in our valuation allowance associated with certain foreign losses and the impact of state and local taxes, partially offset by research and experimentation credits. The variations in our effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the three months ended June 30, 2019 were primarily due to the change in net unrealized gains that are capital in nature and research and experimentation credits, partially offset by the impact of state and local taxes and the increase in our valuation allowance associated with certain foreign losses. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded additional tax expense of $2.0 million on deemed mandatory repatriation of certain deferred foreign earnings as the result of new treasury regulations. Our income tax provision was $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $7.6 million of income tax provision for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Our estimated effective income tax rate was (4.9)% and (28.5)% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The variations in our effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were primarily due to the increase in our valuation allowance associated with certain foreign losses and the impact of state and local taxes, partially offset by the change in net unrealized losses that are capital in nature and research and experimentation credits. The variations in our effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were primarily due to the change in net unrealized gains that are capital in nature and research and experimentation credits, partially offset by the impact of state and local taxes and the increase in our valuation allowance associated with certain foreign losses. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2019, we recorded additional tax expense of $2.0 million on deemed mandatory repatriation of certain deferred foreign earnings as the result of new treasury regulations. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was enacted in March 2020. The CARES Act features significant tax provisions and other measures to assist individuals and businesses impacted by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a five-year carryback of net operating losses, relaxation of Section 163(j) interest deduction limitations, acceleration of Alternative Minimum Tax refunds, relief for payroll tax and tax credits for employers who retain employees. These provisions did not affect our income tax provision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

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Contingencies	6 Months Ended
Contingencies	Jun. 30, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
CONTINGENCIES	CONTINGENCIES Patents and Intellectual Property Many entities, including some of our competitors, have or may have in the future patents and other intellectual property rights that cover or affect products or services directly or indirectly related to those that we offer. We may not be aware of all patents and other intellectual property rights that our products and services may potentially infringe. Damages in patent infringement cases can be substantial, and in certain circumstances can be tripled. Further, we cannot estimate the extent to which we may be required in the future to obtain licenses with respect to intellectual property rights held by others and the availability and cost of any such licenses. Various parties have asserted patent and other intellectual property rights with respect to our products and services. We cannot be certain that these parties do not own the rights they claim, that these rights are not valid or that our products and services do not infringe on these rights. Further, we cannot be certain that we would be able to obtain licenses from these parties on commercially reasonable terms or, if we were unable to obtain such licenses, that we would be able to redesign our products and services to avoid infringement. Certain Arrangements with DISH Network In connection with our spin-off from DISH in 2008 (the “Spin-off”), we entered into a separation agreement with DISH Network that provides, among other things, for the division of certain liabilities, including liabilities resulting from litigation. Under the terms of the separation agreement, we assumed certain liabilities that relate to our business, including certain designated liabilities for acts or omissions that occurred prior to the Spin-off. Certain specific provisions govern intellectual property related claims under which we will generally only be liable for our acts or omissions following the Spin-off and DISH Network will indemnify us for any liabilities or damages resulting from intellectual property claims relating to the period prior to the Spin-off as well as DISH Network’s acts or omissions following the Spin-off. In connection with the Share Exchange and the BSS Transaction, we entered into the Share Exchange Agreement and the Master Transaction Agreement, respectively, and other agreements which provide, among other things, for the division of certain liabilities, including liabilities relating to taxes, intellectual property and employees and liabilities resulting from litigation and the assumption of certain liabilities that relate to the transferred businesses and assets. These agreements also contain additional indemnification provisions between us and DISH Network for, in the case of the Share Exchange, certain pre-existing liabilities and legal proceedings and, in the case of the BSS Transaction, certain losses with respect to breaches of certain representations and covenants and certain liabilities. Litigation We are involved in a number of legal proceedings against us concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of our business activities. Many of these proceedings are at preliminary stages and/or seek an indeterminate amount of damages. We regularly evaluate the status of the legal proceedings in which we are involved to assess whether a loss is probable and to determine if accruals are appropriate. We record an accrual for litigation and other loss contingencies when we determine that a loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If accruals are not appropriate, we further evaluate each legal proceeding to assess whether an estimate of possible loss or range of loss can be made. There can be no assurance that legal proceedings against us will be resolved in amounts that will not differ from the amounts of our recorded accruals. Legal fees and other costs of defending legal proceedings are charged to expense as incurred. For certain proceedings, management is unable to predict with any degree of certainty the outcome or provide a meaningful estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss because, among other reasons: (i) the proceedings are in various stages; (ii) damages have not been sought or specified; (iii) damages are unsupported, indeterminate and/or exaggerated in management’s opinion; (iv) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending trials, appeals, motions or other proceedings; (v) there are significant factual issues to be resolved; and/or (vi) there are novel legal issues or unsettled legal theories to be presented or a large number of parties are involved (as with many patent-related cases). Except as described below, however, management does not believe, based on currently available information, that the outcomes of these proceedings will have a material effect on our financial condition, operating results or cash flows, though there is no assurance that the resolution and outcomes of these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will not be material to our financial condition, operating results or cash flows for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period. We intend to vigorously defend the proceedings against us. In the event that a court, tribunal, other body or jury ultimately rules against us, we may be subject to adverse consequences, including, without limitation, substantial damages, which may include treble damages, fines, penalties, compensatory damages and/or other equitable or injunctive relief that could require us to materially modify our business operations or certain products or services that we offer to our consumers. ElbitOn January 23, 2015, Elbit Systems Land and C4I LTD and Elbit Systems of America Ltd. (together referred to as “Elbit”) filed a complaint against our subsidiary Hughes Network Systems, L.L.C. (“HNS”), as well as against Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC, Bluetide Communications, Inc. and Helm Hotels Group, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,240,073 (the “073 patent”) and 7,245,874 (“874 patent”). In December 2019, we entered into a comprehensive settlement agreement with Elbit pursuant to which we paid a total of $33.0 million in satisfaction of all amounts relating to these matters and all open proceedings, including appeals, were dismissed with prejudice. Shareholder Litigation On July 2, 2019, the City of Hallandale Beach Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Personnel Retirement Trust, purporting to sue on behalf of a class of EchoStar Corporation’s stockholders, filed a complaint in the District Court of Clark County, Nevada against our directors, Charles W. Ergen, R. Stanton Dodge, Anthony M. Federico, Pradman P. Kaul, C. Michael Schroeder, Jeffrey R. Tarr, William D. Wade, and Michael T. Dugan; our officer, David J. Rayner; EchoStar Corporation; our subsidiary Hughes Satellite Services Corporation (“HSSC”); our former subsidiary BSS Corp.; and DISH and its subsidiary Merger Sub. On September 5, 2019, the defendants filed motions to dismiss. On October 11, 2019, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint removing Messrs. Dodge, Federico, Kaul, Schroeder, Tarr and Wade as defendants. The amended complaint alleges that Mr. Ergen, as our controlling stockholder, breached fiduciary duties to EchoStar Corporation’s minority stockholders by structuring the BSS Transaction with inadequate consideration and improperly influencing our and HSSC’s boards of directors to approve the BSS Transaction. The amended complaint also alleges that the other defendants aided and abetted such alleged breaches. The plaintiffs seek equitable and monetary relief, including the issuance of additional DISH Common Stock, and other costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees on behalf of the purported class. On November 11, 2019, we and the other defendants filed separate motions to dismiss plaintiff’s amended complaint and during a hearing on January 13, 2020 the court denied these motions. On February 10, 2020, we and the other defendants filed answers to the amended complaint. We intend to vigorously defend this case. We cannot predict its outcome with any degree of certainty. License Fee Dispute with Government of India, Department of Telecommunications In 1994, the Government of India promulgated a “National Telecommunications Policy” under which the government liberalized the telecommunications sector and required telecommunications service providers to pay fixed license fees. Pursuant to this policy, our subsidiary Hughes Communications India Private Limited (“HCIPL”), formerly known as Hughes Escorts Communications Limited, obtained a license to operate a data network over satellite using VSAT systems. In 1999, HCIPL’s license was amended pursuant to a new government policy that eliminated the fixed license fees and instead required each telecommunications service provider to pay license fees based on its adjusted gross revenue (“AGR”). In March 2005, the Indian Department of Telecommunications (“DOT”) notified HCIPL that, based on its review of HCIPL’s audited accounts and AGR statements, HCIPL must pay additional license fees, interest on such fees and penalties and interest on the penalties. HCIPL responded that the DOT had improperly calculated its AGR by including revenue from licensed and unlicensed activities. The DOT rejected this explanation and in 2006, HCIPL filed a petition with an administrative tribunal (the “Tribunal”), challenging the DOT’s calculation of its AGR. The DOT also issued license fee assessments to other telecommunications service providers and a number of similar petitions were filed by several other such providers with the Tribunal. These petitions were amended, consolidated, remanded and re-appealed several times. On April 23, 2015, the Tribunal issued a judgment affirming the DOT’s calculation of AGR for the telecommunications service providers but reversing the DOT’s imposition of interest, penalties and interest on such penalties as excessive. Over subsequent years, the DOT and HCIPL and other telecommunications service providers, respectively, filed several appeals of the Tribunal’s ruling. On October 24, 2019, the Supreme Court of India (“Supreme Court”) issued an order (the “October 2019 Order”) affirming the license fee assessments imposed by the DOT, including its imposition of interest, penalties and interest on the penalties, but without indicating the amount HCPIL is required to pay the DOT, and ordering payment by January 23, 2020. On November 23, 2019, HCIPL and other telecommunication service providers filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to reconsider the October 2019 Order. The petition was denied on January 20, 2020. On January 22, 2020, HCIPL and other telecommunication service providers filed an application requesting that the Supreme Court modify the October 2019 Order to permit the DOT to calculate the final amount due and extend HCPIL’s and the other telecommunication service providers’ payment deadline. On February 14, 2020, the Supreme Court directed HCIPL and the other telecommunication service providers to explain why the Supreme Court should not initiate contempt proceedings for failure to pay the amounts due. During a hearing on March 18, 2020, the Supreme Court ordered that all amounts that were due before the October 2019 Order must be paid, including interest, penalties and interest on the penalties. The Supreme Court also ordered that the parties appear for a further hearing addressing, potentially among other things, a proposal by the DOT to allow for extended or deferred payments of amounts due. On June 11, 2020, the Supreme Court ordered HCIPL and the other telecommunication service providers to submit affidavits addressing the proposal made by the DOT to extend the time frame for payment of the amounts owed and for HCIPL and the other telecommunication providers to provide security for such payments. On July 17, 2020, the Supreme Court reaffirmed its March 18, 2020, order and reserved judgment on the DOT proposal to allow for extended or deferred payments. To date, HCIPL has paid the DOT $2.9 million with respect to this matter. As a result of the Supreme Court’s orders, HCIPL’s payments to date and the impact of foreign exchange rates, we have recorded an accrual of $79.6 million as of June 30, 2020, comprised of $3.8 million for additional license fees, $3.9 million for penalties and $72.0 million for interest and interest on penalties. We had recorded an accrual of $80.2 million as of December 31, 2019. Any eventual payments made with respect to the ultimate outcome of this matter may be different from our accrual and such differences could be significant. Other In addition to the above actions, we are subject to various other legal proceedings and claims, which arise in the ordinary course of business. As part of our ongoing operations, we are subject to various inspections, audits, inquiries, investigations and similar actions by third parties, as well as by governmental/regulatory authorities responsible for enforcing the laws and regulations to which we may be subject. Further, under the federal False Claims Act, private parties have the right to bring qui tam, or “whistleblower,” suits against companies that submit false claims for payments to, or improperly retain overpayments from, the federal government. Some states have adopted similar state whistleblower and false claims provisions. In addition, we from time to time receive inquiries from federal, state and foreign agencies regarding compliance with various laws and regulations. In our opinion, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to any of these other actions is unlikely to materially affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, though the resolutions and outcomes, individually or in the aggregate, could be material to our financial position, operating results or cash flows for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period. We also indemnify our directors, officers and employees for certain liabilities that might arise from the performance of their responsibilities for us. Additionally, in the normal course of its business, we enter into contracts pursuant to which we may make a variety of representations and warranties and indemnify the counterparty for certain losses. Our possible exposure under these arrangements cannot be reasonably estimated as this involves the resolution of claims made, or future claims that may be made, against us or our officers, directors or employees, the outcomes of which are unknown and not currently predictable or estimable.

Segment Reporting

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT REPORTING

Business segments are components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and regularly evaluated by our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), who is our Chief Executive Officer. We operate in two business segments, Hughes and ESS, as described in Note 1. Organization and Business Activities.

The primary measure of segment profitability that is reported regularly to our CODM is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, net income (loss) from discontinued operations and net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests (“EBITDA”).

Total assets by segment have not been reported herein because the information is not provided to our CODM on a regular basis.

The following table presents revenue, EBITDA and capital expenditures for each of our business segments. Capital expenditures are net of refunds and other receipts related to our property and equipment.


	Hughes		ESS		Corporate and Other		Consolidated Total
For the three months ended June 30, 2020
External revenue	$	453,172	$	3,786	$	2,508	$	459,466
Intersegment revenue	—		393		(393)		—
Total revenue	$	453,172	$	4,179	$	2,115	$	459,466

EBITDA	$	186,619	$	1,543	$	(31,338)	$	156,824
Capital expenditures	$	83,479	$	—	$	8,821	$	92,300

For the three months ended June 30, 2019
External revenue	$	451,847	$	3,434	$	5,150	$	460,431
Intersegment revenue	—		308		(308)		—
Total revenue	$	451,847	$	3,742	$	4,842	$	460,431

EBITDA	$	131,765	$	1,486	$	(8,417)	$	124,834
Capital expenditures	$	74,090	$	—	$	33,252	$	107,342

For the six months ended June 30, 2020
External revenue	$	911,654	$	8,153	$	5,325	$	925,132
Intersegment revenue	—		678		(678)		—
Total revenue	$	911,654	$	8,831	$	4,647	$	925,132

EBITDA	$	341,260	$	3,573	$	(96,778)	$	248,055
Capital expenditures	$	174,996	$	—	$	21,908	$	196,904

For the six months ended June 30, 2019
External revenue	$	897,184	$	7,286	$	10,343	$	914,813
Intersegment revenue	—		489		(489)		—
Total revenue	$	897,184	$	7,775	$	9,854	$	914,813

EBITDA	$	292,897	$	3,215	$	(25,677)	$	270,435
Capital expenditures	$	147,911	$	—	$	71,285	$	219,196

The following table reconciles Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations to EBITDA:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(3,992)	$	(25,336)	$	(69,221)	$	(26,677)
Interest income, net	(10,760)		(23,213)		(26,343)		(47,642)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	38,258		53,749		74,491		106,948
Depreciation and amortization	129,887		120,266		262,255		239,244
Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	3,431		(632)		6,873		(1,438)
EBITDA	$	156,824	$	124,834	$	248,055	$	270,435

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Related Party Transactions - DISH Network

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - DISH NETWORK

Overview

EchoStar Corporation and DISH have operated as separate publicly-traded companies since 2008. A substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of each of EchoStar Corporation and DISH is owned beneficially by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman, and by certain entities established for the benefit of his family. In addition, prior to March 2017, DISH Network owned the Tracking Stock, which in the aggregate represented an 80% economic interest in the residential retail satellite broadband business of our Hughes segment. The Tracking Stock was retired in March 2017.

In connection with and following the Spin-off, the Share Exchange and the BSS Transaction, we and DISH Network entered into certain agreements pursuant to which we obtain certain products, services and rights from DISH Network, DISH Network obtains certain products, services and rights from us; and we and DISH Network indemnify each other against certain liabilities arising from our respective businesses. Generally, the amounts we or DISH Network pay for products and services provided under the agreements are based on cost plus a fixed margin (unless noted differently below), which varies depending on the nature of the products and services provided. We may also enter into additional agreements with DISH Network in the future.

The following is a summary of the transactions and the terms of the underlying principal agreements that have had or may have an impact on our consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

Services and Other Revenue — DISH Network

The following table presents our Services and other revenue from DISH Network:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	$	9,028	$	14,238	$	19,341	$	29,300

The following table presents the related trade accounts receivable:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	$	13,465	$	10,683

Satellite Capacity Leased to DISH Network. We have entered into an agreement and have previously entered into a now terminated agreement to lease satellite capacity pursuant to which we have provided satellite services to DISH Network on certain satellites owned or leased by us. The fees for the services provided under these agreements may depend upon, among other things, the orbital location of the applicable satellite, the number of transponders that are providing services on the applicable satellite, the length of the service arrangements and any third-party costs associated with the satellite capacity. The terms of these agreements are set forth below:

•EchoStar IX — Effective January 2008, DISH Network began leasing satellite capacity from us on the EchoStar IX satellite. Subject to availability, DISH Network generally has the right to continue leasing satellite capacity from us on the EchoStar IX satellite on a month-to-month basis.

•103 Degree Orbital Location/SES-3 — In May 2012, we entered into a spectrum development agreement (the “103 Spectrum Development Agreement”) with Ciel Satellite Holdings Inc. (“Ciel”) to develop certain spectrum rights at the 103 degree west longitude orbital location (the “103 Spectrum Rights”). In June 2013, we and DISH Network entered into a spectrum development agreement (the “DISH 103 Spectrum Development Agreement”) pursuant to which DISH Network may use and develop the 103 Spectrum Rights. Effective in March 2018, DISH Network exercised its right to terminate the DISH 103 Spectrum Development Agreement and we exercised our right to terminate the 103 Spectrum Development Agreement.

In connection with the 103 Spectrum Development Agreement, in May 2012, we also entered into a ten-year agreement with Ciel pursuant to which we leased certain satellite capacity from Ciel on the SES-3 satellite at the 103 degree west longitude orbital location (the “Ciel 103 Agreement”). In June 2013, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network leased certain satellite capacity from us on the SES-3 satellite (the “DISH 103 Agreement”). Under the terms of the DISH 103 Agreement, DISH Network made certain monthly payments to us through the service term. Effective in March 2018, DISH Network exercised its right to terminate the DISH 103 Agreement and we exercised our right to terminate the Ciel 103 Agreement.

Telesat Obligation Agreement. We transferred the Telesat Transponder Agreement to DISH Network as part of the BSS Transaction; however, we retained certain obligations related to DISH Network’s performance under that agreement. In September 2019, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement whereby DISH Network compensates us for retaining such obligations.

Real Estate Leases to DISH Network. We have entered into lease agreements pursuant to which DISH Network leases certain real estate from us. The rent on a per square foot basis for each of the leases is comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic area at the time of the leases or subsequent amendments and includes DISH Network’s portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and/or maintenance of the premises. The terms of each of the leases are set forth below:

•100 Inverness Occupancy License Agreement — Effective March 2017, DISH Network is licensed to use certain of our space at 100 Inverness Terrace East, Englewood, Colorado for a period ending in December 2020. This agreement may be terminated by either party upon 180 days’ prior notice. This agreement may be extended by mutual consent, in which case this agreement will be converted to a month-to-month lease agreement. Upon extension, either party has the right to terminate this agreement upon 30 days’ notice. In connection with the BSS Transaction, we transferred to DISH Network the Englewood Satellite Operations Center located at 100 Inverness Terrace East, including any and all equipment, hardware licenses, software, processes, software licenses, furniture and technical documentation associated with the satellites transferred in the BSS Transaction.

•Meridian Lease Agreement — The lease for all of 9601 S. Meridian Blvd., Englewood, Colorado was originally for a period ending in December 2016. We and DISH Network have amended this lease over time to, among other things, extend the term through December 2020. After December 2020, this agreement may be converted by mutual consent to a month-to-month lease agreement with either party having the right to terminate upon 30 days’ notice.TerreStar Agreement. In March 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of substantially all the assets of TerreStar Networks Inc. (“TerreStar”). Prior to DISH Network’s acquisition of substantially all the assets of TerreStar and our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, TerreStar and HNS entered into various agreements pursuant to which we provide, among other things, warranty, operations and maintenance and hosting services for TerreStar’s ground-based communications equipment (the “TerreStar Agreements”). In December 2017, we and DISH Network amended these agreements, effective as of January 1, 2018, to reduce certain pricing terms through December 31, 2023 and to modify certain termination provisions. DISH Network generally has the right to continue to receive warranty services from us for our products on a month-to-month basis unless terminated by DISH Network upon at least 21 days’ written notice to us. DISH Network generally has the right to continue to receive operations and maintenance services from us on a quarter-to-quarter basis unless operations and maintenance services are terminated by DISH Network upon at least 90 days’ written notice to us. The provision of hosting services will continue until May 2022. In addition, DISH Network generally may terminate any and all services for convenience subject to providing us with prior notice and/or payment of termination charges. In March 2020, we entered into an agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which we perform certain work and provide certain credits to amounts owed to us under the TerreStar Agreements in exchange for DISH Network’s granting us rights to use certain satellite capacity under the Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement (as defined below). As a result, we and DISH Network amended the TerreStar Agreements to suspend our provision of warranty services to DISH Network from April 2020 through December 2020. Following the expiration of this suspension, we will continue to provide warranty services to DISH Network.Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement. Effective October 2012, we and DISH Network, entered into a distribution agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) pursuant to which DISH Network has the right, but not the obligation, to market, sell and distribute our HughesNet service. DISH Network pays us a monthly per subscriber wholesale service fee for the HughesNet service based upon a subscriber’s service level and based upon certain volume subscription thresholds. The Distribution Agreement also provides that DISH Network has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase certain broadband equipment from us to support the sale of the HughesNet service. The Distribution Agreement had an initial term of five years with automatic renewal for successive one year terms unless terminated by either party with a written notice at least 180 days’ before the expiration of the then-current term. In February 2014, we and DISH Network entered into an amendment to the Distribution Agreement which, among other things, extended the initial term of the Distribution Agreement until March 2024. Upon expiration or termination of the Distribution Agreement, we and DISH Network will continue to provide our HughesNet service to the then-current DISH Network subscribers pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Distribution Agreement. DBSD North America Agreement. In March 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of all of the equity of reorganized DBSD North America, Inc. (“DBSD North America”). Prior to DISH Network’s acquisition of DBSD North America and our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, DBSD North America and HNS entered into various agreements pursuant to which we provide, among other things, warranty, operations and maintenance and hosting services of DBSD North America’s gateway and ground-based communications equipment. In December 2017, we and DBSD North America amended these agreements, effective as of January 1, 2018, to reduce certain pricing terms through December 31, 2023 and to modify certain termination provisions. DBSD North America has the right to continue to receive operations and maintenance services from us on a quarter-to-quarter basis, unless terminated by DBSD North America upon at least 120 days’ written notice to us. In February 2019, we further amended these agreements to provide DBSD North America with the right to continue to receive warranty services from us on a month-to-month basis until December 2023, unless terminated by DBSD North America upon at least 21 days’ written notice to us. The provision of hosting services will continue until February 2022 and will automatically renew for an additional five-year period until February 2027 unless terminated by DBSD North America upon at least 180 days’ written notice to us. In addition, DBSD North America generally may terminate any and all such services for convenience, subject to providing us with prior notice and/or payment of termination charges. Hughes Equipment and Services Agreement. In February 2019, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement pursuant to which we will sell to DISH Network our HughesNet Service and HughesNet equipment that has been modified to meet DISH Network’s internet-of-things specifications for the transfer of data to DISH Network’s network operations centers. This agreement has an initial term of five years expiring February 2024 with automatic renewal for successive one-year terms unless terminated by DISH Network with at least 180 days’ written notice to us or by us with at least 365 days’ written notice to DISH Network.

Operating Expenses — DISH Network

The following table presents our operating expenses related to DISH Network:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Operating expenses - DISH Network	$	1,481	$	1,351	$	2,936	$	2,267

The following table presents the related trade accounts payable:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	$	2,317	$	1,923

Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement. In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into various agreements with DISH Network including a transition services agreement, satellite procurement agreement and services agreement, all of which expired in January 2010 and were replaced by a professional services agreement (the “Professional Services Agreement”). In January 2010, we and DISH Network agreed that we continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to receive the following services from DISH Network, among others, certain of which were previously provided under a transition services agreement: information technology, travel and event coordination, internal audit, legal, accounting and tax, benefits administration, program acquisition services and other support services. Additionally, we and DISH Network agreed that DISH Network would continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to engage us to manage the process of procuring new satellite capacity for DISH Network (previously provided under a satellite procurement agreement), receive logistics, procurement and quality assurance services from us (previously provided under a services agreement) and provide other support services. In connection with the consummation of the Share Exchange, we and DISH amended and restated the Professional Services Agreement (as amended to date, the “Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement”) to provide that we and DISH Network shall have the right to receive additional services that either we or DISH Network may require as a result of the Share Exchange, including access to antennas owned by DISH Network for our use in performing TT&C services and maintenance and support services for our antennas (collectively, the “TT&C Antennas”). In September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we and DISH further amended the Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement to provide that we and DISH Network shall have the right to receive additional services that either we or DISH Network may require as a result of the BSS Transaction and to remove our access to and the maintenance and support services for the TT&C Antennas. The term of the Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement is through January 2021 and renews automatically for successive one-year periods thereafter, unless the agreement is terminated earlier by either party upon at least 60 days’ notice. We or DISH Network may generally terminate the Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement in part with respect to any particular service it receives for any reason upon at least 30 days’ notice, unless the statement of work for particular services states otherwise. Certain services being provided for under the Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement may survive the termination of the agreement.

Real Estate Leases from DISH Network. We have entered into lease agreements pursuant to which we lease certain real estate from DISH Network. The rent on a per square foot basis is comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic area at the time of the leases or subsequent amendments and, includes our portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and/or maintenance of the premises. The terms of each of the leases are set forth below:

•Cheyenne Lease Agreement — Effective March 2017, we entered into a lease with DISH Network for certain space at 530 EchoStar Drive in Cheyenne, Wyoming for a period ending in February 2019. In August 2018, we exercised our option to renew this lease for a one year period ending in February 2020. In connection with the BSS Transaction, we transferred the Cheyenne Satellite Operations Center, including

any equipment, software licenses, and furniture located within, to DISH Network and amended this lease to reduce the space provided to us for the Cheyenne Satellite Access Center for a period ending in September 2021, with the option for us to renew for a one year period upon 180 days’ written notice prior to the end of the term.•American Fork Occupancy License Agreement — Effective March 2017, we entered into an agreement with DISH Network for certain space at 796 East Utah Valley Drive in American Fork, Utah for a period ending in August 2017. We exercised our option to renew this agreement for a five-year period ending in August 2022. We and DISH Network amended this agreement to, among other things, terminate this agreement in March 2019.

Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements. We and DISH Network have entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network provides us with collocation space in El Paso, Texas. This agreement was for an initial period ending in August 2015, and provides us with renewal options for four consecutive years. Effective August 2015, we exercised our first renewal option for a period ending in August 2018 and in April 2018 we exercised our second renewal option for a period ending in August 2021. In connection with the Share Exchange, effective March 2017, we also entered into certain agreements pursuant to which DISH Network provides collocation and antenna space to EchoStar through February 2022 at the following locations: Cheyenne, Wyoming; Gilbert, Arizona; New Braunfels, Texas; Monee, Illinois; Spokane, Washington; and Englewood, Colorado. In October 2019, we provided a termination notice for our New Braunfels, Texas agreement to be effective May 2020. In August 2017, we and DISH Network also entered into certain other agreements pursuant to which DISH Network provides additional collocation and antenna space to us in Monee, Illinois and Spokane, Washington through August 2022. Generally, we may renew our collocation and antenna space agreements for three-year periods by providing DISH Network with prior written notice no more than 120 days but no less than 90 days prior to the end of the then-current term. We may terminate certain of these agreements with 180 days’ prior written notice. In September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network provides us with certain additional collocation space in Cheyenne, Wyoming for a period ending in September 2020. The fees for the services provided under these agreements depend on the number of racks located at the location.

Also in connection with the BSS Transaction, in September 2019, we entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network will provide us with antenna space and power in Cheyenne, Wyoming for a period of five years commencing no later than October 2020, with four three-year renewal terms, with prior written notice no more than 120 days but no less than 90 days prior to the end of the then-current term.

Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement. In March 2017, we and DISH Network entered into a master service agreement (the “Hughes Broadband MSA”) pursuant to which DISH Network, among other things: (i) has the right, but not the obligation, to market, promote and solicit orders and upgrades for our HughesNet service and related equipment and other telecommunication services and (ii) installs HughesNet service equipment with respect to activations generated by DISH Network. Under the Hughes Broadband MSA, we and DISH Network make certain payments to each other relating to sales, upgrades, purchases and installation services. The Hughes Broadband MSA has an initial term of five years through March 2022 with automatic renewal for successive one-year terms. Either party has the ability to terminate the Hughes Broadband MSA, in whole or in part, for any reason upon at least 90 days’ notice to the other party. Upon expiration or termination of the Hughes Broadband MSA, we will continue to provide our HughesNet service to subscribers and make certain payments to DISH Network pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Hughes Broadband MSA. We incurred sales incentives and other costs under the Hughes Broadband MSA totaling $4.4 million and $4.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $9.0 million and $9.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.2019 TT&C Agreement. In September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network provides TT&C services to us for a period ending in September 2021, with the option for us to renew for a one-year period upon written notice at least 90 days prior to the initial expiration (the “2019 TT&C Agreement”). The fees for services provided under the 2019 TT&C Agreement are calculated at either: (i) a fixed fee or (ii) cost plus a fixed margin, which will vary depending on the nature of the services provided. Any party is able to terminate the 2019 TT&C Agreement for any reason upon 12 months’ notice.

Other Receivables - DISH Network

The following table presents our other receivables owed from DISH Network:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Other receivables - DISH Network	$	93,705	$	92,892

Tax Sharing Agreement. Effective December 2007, we and DISH Network entered into a tax sharing agreement (the “Tax Sharing Agreement”) in connection with the Spin-off. This agreement governs our and DISH Network’s respective rights, responsibilities and obligations after the Spin-off with respect to taxes for the periods ending on or before the Spin-off. Generally, all pre-Spin-off taxes, including any taxes that are incurred as a result of restructuring activities undertaken to implement the Spin-off, are borne by DISH Network and DISH Network indemnifies us for such taxes. However, DISH Network is not liable for and does not indemnify us for any taxes that are incurred as a result of the Spin-off or certain related transactions failing to qualify as tax-free distributions pursuant to any provision of Section 355 or Section 361 of the Code, because of: (i) a direct or indirect acquisition of any of our stock, stock options or assets; (ii) any action that we take or fail to take or (iii) any action that we take that is inconsistent with the information and representations furnished to the IRS in connection with the request for the private letter ruling, or to counsel in connection with any opinion being delivered by counsel with respect to the Spin-off or certain related transactions. In such case, we will be solely liable for, and will indemnify DISH Network for any resulting taxes, as well as any losses, claims and expenses. The Tax Sharing Agreement will terminate after the later of the full period of all applicable statutes of limitations, including extensions, or once all rights and obligations are fully effectuated or performed.

In light of the Tax Sharing Agreement, among other things, and in connection with our consolidated federal income tax returns for certain tax years prior to and for the year of the Spin-off, in September 2013, we and DISH Network agreed upon a supplemental allocation of the tax benefits arising from certain tax items resolved in the course of the IRS’s examination of our consolidated tax returns. Prior to the agreement with DISH Network in 2013, the federal tax benefits were reflected as a deferred tax asset for depreciation and amortization, which was netted in our non-current deferred tax liabilities. The agreement with DISH Network in 2013 requires DISH Network to pay us the federal tax benefit it receives at such time as we would have otherwise been able to realize such tax benefit. We recorded a non-current receivable from DISH Network in Other receivables - DISH Network and a corresponding increase in our Deferred tax liabilities, net to reflect the effects of this agreement in September 2013. In addition, in September 2013, we and DISH Network agreed upon a tax sharing arrangement for filing certain combined state income tax returns and a method of allocating the respective tax liabilities between us and DISH Network for such combined returns, through the taxable period ending on December 31, 2017 (the “State Tax Arrangement”).

In August 2018, we and DISH Network amended the Tax Sharing Agreement and the 2013 agreements (the “Tax Sharing Amendment”). Under the Tax Sharing Amendment, to the extent permitted by applicable tax law, DISH Network is entitled to apply the benefit of our 2009 net operating losses (the “SATS 2009 NOLs”) to DISH Network’s federal tax return for the year ended December 31, 2008, in exchange for DISH Network paying us over time the value of the net annual federal income taxes paid by us that would have been otherwise offset by the SATS 2009 NOLs. The Tax Sharing Amendment also requires us and DISH Network to pay the other for the benefits of certain past and future federal research and development tax credits that we or DISH Network receive or received as a result of being part of a controlled group under the Code, and requires DISH Network to compensate us for certain past tax losses utilized by DISH Network and for certain past and future excess California research and development tax credits generated by us and used by DISH Network. In addition, the Tax Sharing Amendment extends the term of the State Tax Arrangement to the earlier to occur of termination of the Tax Sharing Agreement, a change in control of either us or DISH Network or, for any particular state, if we and DISH Network no longer file a combined tax return for such state.

We and DISH Network file combined income tax returns in certain states. We have earned and recognized tax benefits for certain state income tax credits that we would be unable to utilize currently if we had filed separately from DISH Network. We have charged Additional paid-in capital in prior periods when DISH Network has utilized

such tax benefits. We expect to increase Additional paid-in capital upon receipt of any consideration that DISH Network pays to us in exchange for these tax credits.Other AgreementsMaster Transaction Agreement. In May 2019, we and BSS Corp. entered into the Master Transaction Agreement with DISH and Merger Sub with respect to the BSS Transaction. Pursuant to the terms of the Master Transaction Agreement, on September 10, 2019: (i) we transferred the BSS Business to BSS Corp.; (ii) we completed the Distribution; and (iii) immediately after the Distribution, (1) BSS Corp. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH such that DISH owns and operates the BSS Business and (2) each issued and outstanding share of BSS Common Stock owned by EchoStar stockholders was converted into the right to receive 0.23523769 shares of DISH Common Stock. Following the consummation of the BSS Transaction, we no longer operate the BSS Business, which was a substantial portion of our ESS segment. The Master Transaction Agreement contained customary representations and warranties by us and DISH Network, including our representations relating to the assets, liabilities and financial condition of the BSS Business, and representations by DISH Network relating to its financial condition and liabilities. We and DISH Network have agreed to indemnify each other against certain losses with respect to breaches of certain representations and covenants and certain retained and assumed liabilities, respectively.BSS Transaction Intellectual Property and Technology License Agreement. Effective September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we and DISH Network entered into an intellectual property and technology license agreement (the “BSS IPTLA”) pursuant to which we and DISH Network license to each other certain intellectual property and technology. The BSS IPTLA will continue in perpetuity, unless mutually terminated by the parties. Pursuant to the BSS IPTLA, we granted to DISH Network a license to our intellectual property and technology for use by DISH Network, among other things, in connection with its continued operation of the BSS Business acquired pursuant to the BSS Transaction, including a limited license to use the “ESS” and “ECHOSTAR SATELLITE SERVICES” trademarks during a transition period. EchoStar retains full ownership of the “ESS” and “ECHOSTAR SATELLITE SERVICES” trademarks. In addition, DISH Network granted a license back to us, among other things, for the continued use of all intellectual property and technology that is used in our retained businesses but the ownership of which was transferred to DISH Network pursuant to the BSS Transaction.BSS Transaction Tax Matters Agreement. Effective September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we, BSS Corp. and DISH entered into a tax matters agreement. This agreement governs certain of our rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to taxes of the BSS Business transferred pursuant to the BSS Transaction. Generally, we are responsible for all tax returns and tax liabilities for the BSS Business for periods prior to the BSS Transaction and DISH is responsible for all tax returns and tax liabilities for the BSS Business from and after the BSS Transaction. Both we and DISH made certain tax-related representations and are subject to various tax-related covenants after the consummation of the BSS Transaction. Both we and DISH Network have agreed to indemnify each other for certain losses if there is a breach of any the tax representations or violation of any of the tax covenants in the tax matters agreement and that breach or violation results in the failure of the BSS Transaction being treated as a transaction that is tax-free for EchoStar or its stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In addition, DISH Network has agreed to indemnify us if the BSS Business is acquired, either directly or indirectly (e.g., via an acquisition of DISH Network), by one or more persons, where either it took an action, or knowingly facilitated, consented to or assisted with an action by its stockholders, that resulted in the failure of the BSS Transaction being treated as a transaction that is tax-free for EchoStar and its stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. This tax matters agreement supplements the Tax Sharing Agreement outlined above and the Share Exchange Tax Matters Agreement outlined below, both of which continue in full force and effect.BSS Transaction Employee Matters Agreement. Effective September 2019, in connection with the BSS Transaction, we and DISH Network entered into an employee matters agreement that addressed the transfer of employees from us to DISH Network, including certain benefit and compensation matters and the allocation of responsibility for employee related liabilities relating to current and past employees of the BSS Business. DISH Network assumed employee-related liabilities relating to the BSS Business as part of the BSS Transaction, except that we are responsible for certain pre-BSS Transaction compensation and benefits for employees who transferred to DISH Network in connection with the BSS Transaction. Share Exchange Agreement. In January 2017, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into the Share Exchange Agreement with DISH and certain of its subsidiaries pursuant to which, in February 2017, we received all of the shares of the Tracking Stock in exchange for 100% of the equity interests of certain EchoStar subsidiaries that held substantially all of our EchoStar Technologies businesses and certain other assets. Following consummation of the Share Exchange, we no longer operate the transferred EchoStar Technologies businesses and the Tracking Stock was retired and is no longer outstanding and all agreements, arrangements and policy statements with respect to such Tracking Stock terminated and are of no further effect. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, we transferred certain assets, investments in joint ventures, spectrum licenses and real estate properties and DISH Network assumed certain liabilities relating to the transferred assets and businesses. The Share Exchange Agreement contained customary representations and warranties by the parties, including representations by us related to the transferred assets, assumed liabilities and the financial condition of the transferred businesses. We and DISH Network also agreed to customary indemnification provisions whereby each party indemnifies the other against certain losses with respect to breaches of representations, warranties or covenants and certain liabilities and if certain actions undertaken by us or DISH causes the transaction to be taxable to the other party after closing. Share Exchange Intellectual Property and Technology License Agreement. Effective March 2017, in connection with the Share Exchange, we and DISH Network entered into an intellectual property and technology license agreement (“IPTLA”) pursuant to which we and DISH Network license to each other certain intellectual property and technology. The IPTLA will continue in perpetuity, unless mutually terminated by the parties. Pursuant to the IPTLA, we granted to DISH Network a license to our intellectual property and technology for use by DISH Network, among other things, in connection with its continued operation of the businesses acquired pursuant to the Share Exchange, including a limited license to use the “ECHOSTAR” trademark during a transition period. EchoStar retains full ownership of the “ECHOSTAR” trademark. In addition, DISH Network granted a license back to us, among other things, for the continued use of all intellectual property and technology that is used in our retained businesses but the ownership of which was transferred to DISH Network pursuant to the Share Exchange. Share Exchange Tax Matters Agreement. Effective March 2017, in connection with the Share Exchange, we and DISH entered into a tax matters agreement. This agreement governs certain of our rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to taxes of the transferred businesses pursuant to the Share Exchange. Generally, we are responsible for all tax returns and tax liabilities for the transferred businesses and assets for periods prior to the Share Exchange and DISH Network is responsible for all tax returns and tax liabilities for the transferred businesses and assets from and after the Share Exchange. Both we and DISH Network made certain tax-related representations and are subject to various tax-related covenants after the consummation of the Share Exchange. Both we and DISH Network have agreed to indemnify each other if there is a breach of any such tax representation or violation of any such tax covenant and that breach or violation results in the Share Exchange not qualifying for tax free treatment for the other party. In addition, DISH Network has agreed to indemnify us if the transferred businesses are acquired, either directly or indirectly (e.g., via an acquisition of DISH Network), by one or more persons and such acquisition results in the Share Exchange not qualifying for tax free treatment. The tax matters agreement supplements the Tax Sharing Agreement outlined above, which continues in full force and effect.Share Exchange Employee Matters Agreement. Effective March 2017, in connection with the Share Exchange, we and DISH Network entered into an employee matters agreement that addressed the transfer of employees from us to DISH Network, including certain benefit and compensation matters and the allocation of responsibility for employee related liabilities relating to current and past employees of the transferred businesses. DISH Network assumed employee-related liabilities relating to the transferred businesses as part of the Share Exchange, except that we are responsible for certain existing employee related litigation as well as certain pre-Share Exchange compensation and benefits for employees who transferred to DISH Network in connection with the Share Exchange.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - OTHER

Hughes Systique Corporation

We contract with Hughes Systique Corporation (“Hughes Systique”) for software development services. In addition to our approximately 43% ownership in Hughes Systique, Mr. Pradman Kaul, the President of our subsidiary Hughes Communications, Inc. and a member of our board of directors, and his brother, who is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Hughes Systique, in the aggregate, own approximately 25%, on an undiluted basis, of Hughes Systique’s outstanding shares as of June 30, 2020. Furthermore, Mr. Pradman Kaul serves on the board of directors of Hughes Systique. Hughes Systique is a variable interest entity and we are considered the primary beneficiary of Hughes Systique due to, among other factors, our ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of Hughes Systique. As a result, we consolidate Hughes Systique’s financial statements in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

TerreStar Solutions, Inc.

DISH Network owns more than 15% of TerreStar Solutions, Inc. (“TSI”). In May 2018, we and TSI entered into an equipment and services agreement pursuant to which we design, manufacture and install upgraded ground communications network equipment for TSI’s network and provide, among other things, warranty and support services. We recognized revenue of $0.9 million and $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $3.1 million and $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had trade accounts receivable from TSI of $0.0 million and $2.7 million, respectively.

Global-IP Cayman

In May 2017, we entered into an agreement with Global-IP Cayman (“Global IP”) providing for the sale of certain equipment and services to Global IP. Mr. William David Wade, a member of our board of directors, served as a member of the board of directors of Global IP and as an executive advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Global IP from September 2017 until April 2019 and from September 2017 until December 2019, respectively. In August 2018, we and Global IP amended the agreement to: (i) change certain of the equipment and services to be provided to Global IP, (ii) modify certain payment terms, (iii) provide Global IP an option to use one of our test lab facilities and (iv) effectuate the assignment of the agreement from Global IP to one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. In February 2019, we terminated this agreement as a result of Global IP’s defaults resulting from its failure to make payments to us as required under the terms of this agreement. We have reserved our rights and remedies against Global IP under this agreement. We have not recognized any revenue since the termination of this agreement. As of June 30, 2020, we were owed $7.5 million from Global IP.

Maxar Technologies Inc.

Mr. Jeffrey Tarr, who joined our board of directors in March 2019, served as a consultant and advisor to Maxar Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Maxar Tech”) through May 2019. We previously entered into agreements with Maxar Tech for the manufacture and certain other services of the EchoStar IX satellite, the EchoStar XVII satellite, the EchoStar XIX satellite, the EchoStar XXI satellite and the EchoStar XXIV satellite and our former EchoStar XI satellite, EchoStar XIV satellite, EchoStar XVI satellite and EchoStar XXIII satellite. Maxar Tech provides us with anomaly support for these satellites once launched pursuant to the terms of the agreements. Maxar Tech also provides a warranty on one of these satellites and may be required to pay us certain amounts should the satellite not operate according to certain performance specifications. Our obligations to pay Maxar Tech under these agreements during the design life of the applicable satellites may be reduced if the applicable satellites do not operate according to certain performance specifications. We incurred aggregate costs payable to Maxar Tech under these agreements of $0.9 million and $27.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $8.8 million and $61.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. At both June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had no trade accounts payable to Maxar Tech.

Related Party Transactions - Other

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - OTHER

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - DISH NETWORK

Overview

Services and Other Revenue — DISH Network

The following table presents our Services and other revenue from DISH Network:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	$	9,028	$	14,238	$	19,341	$	29,300

The following table presents the related trade accounts receivable:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	$	13,465	$	10,683

Operating Expenses — DISH Network

The following table presents our operating expenses related to DISH Network:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Operating expenses - DISH Network	$	1,481	$	1,351	$	2,936	$	2,267

The following table presents the related trade accounts payable:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	$	2,317	$	1,923

Other Receivables - DISH Network

The following table presents our other receivables owed from DISH Network:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Other receivables - DISH Network	$	93,705	$	92,892

Hughes Systique Corporation

TerreStar Solutions, Inc.

Global-IP Cayman

Maxar Technologies Inc.

Supplemental Financial Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Research and Development

The following table presents the research and development costs incurred in connection with customers’ orders:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	$	3,913	$	6,316	$	10,605	$	11,711
Research and development expenses	$	7,448	$	6,388	$	13,702	$	13,276

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

The following table reconciles Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, to the total of the same as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:


	For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, beginning of period:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,519,431	$	928,306
Restricted cash	2,458		1,189
Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, beginning of period	$	1,521,889	$	929,495

Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, end of period:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,948,464	$	1,298,005
Restricted cash	9,072		9,121
Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, end of period	$	1,957,536	$	1,307,126

Other Current Assets, Net and Other Non-Current Assets, Net

The following table presents the components of Other current assets, net and Other non-current assets, net:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Other current assets, net:
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	$	13,465	$	10,683
Inventory	83,559		79,621
Prepaids and deposits	47,614		50,145
Contract acquisition costs, net	16,380		16,869
Other, net	24,681		22,213
Total other current assets, net	$	185,699	$	179,531

Other non-current assets, net:
Other receivables - DISH Network	$	93,705	$	92,892
Restricted marketable investment securities	731		8,093
Restricted cash	9,072		2,458
Deferred tax assets, net	9,311		7,251
Capitalized software, net	109,091		101,786
Contract acquisition costs, net	90,706		96,723
Contract fulfillment costs, net	2,677		3,010
Other, net	25,611		22,628
Total other non-current assets, net	$	340,904	$	334,841

The following table presents the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts, which is included within Other, net in each of Other current assets, net and Other non-current assets, net in the table above:


	For the six months ended June 30, 2020
	Other current assets, net		Other non-current assets, net
Balance at beginning of period	$	—	$	—
Credit losses ⁽¹⁾	1,595		13,378

Foreign currency translation	152		(572)
Balance at end of period	$	1,747	$	12,806

⁽¹⁾The impact of adopting ASC 326 on January 1, 2020 was a net increase to our allowance for doubtful accounts largely driven by a $13.4 million reclassification from Trade accounts receivables and contracts assets, net.

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

The following table presents the components of Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	$	2,317	$	1,923
Accrued interest	41,633		42,622
Accrued compensation	49,042		50,787
Accrued taxes	19,175		18,525
Operating lease obligation	14,305		14,651
Other	136,472		142,371
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	262,944	$	270,879

Inventory

The following table presents the components of inventory:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Raw materials	$	6,508	$	4,240
Work-in-process	7,553		6,979
Finished goods	69,498		68,402
Total inventory	$	83,559	$	79,621

Supplemental and Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities

The following table presents the supplemental and non-cash investing and financing activities:


	For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	72,450	$	120,625
Cash paid for income taxes	$	2,422	$	1,217

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Employee benefits paid in Class A common stock	$	6,920	$	6,654

Increase (decrease) in capital expenditures included in accounts payable, net	$	2,055	$	(15,839)


Non-cash net assets received in exchange for a 20% ownership interest in our existing Brazilian subsidiary	$	2,824	$	—

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

All amounts presented in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts and unless otherwise noted.

Use of Estimates

Principles of Consolidation

Reclassification

ReclassificationCertain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Credit Losses

We record our customer related estimated credit losses as a component of our bad debt expense as reported in Selling, general and administrative expenses.

We record our estimated credit losses as a component of our bad debt expense as reported in Selling, general and administrative expenses.

We record our other debt investments related estimated credit losses as a reduction of Interest income, net.

Financial Impact of Adoption. Our adoption of this new standard resulted in the following adjustments to our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet:


	Balance at December 31, 2019		Adoption of ASC 326 Increase (Decrease)		Balance at January 1, 2020
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net	$	196,629	$	(13,672)	$	182,957
Other current assets, net	$	179,531	$	6,723	$	186,254
Other investments, net	$	325,405	$	(7,381)	$	318,024
Other non-current assets, net	$	334,841	$	4,050	$	338,891
Total assets	$	7,154,298	$	(10,280)	$	7,144,018
Deferred tax liabilities, net	$	351,692	$	(972)	$	350,720
Accumulated earnings (losses)	$	632,809	$	(9,068)	$	623,741
Non-controlling interests	$	75,748	$	(240)	$	75,508
Total stockholders’ equity	$	3,745,553	$	(9,308)	$	3,736,245
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	7,154,298	$	(10,280)	$	7,144,018

The application of ASC 326 requirements did not materially affect our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of new accounting pronouncements and changes in accounting principles

Financial Impact of Adoption. Our adoption of this new standard resulted in the following adjustments to our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet:


	Balance at December 31, 2019		Adoption of ASC 326 Increase (Decrease)		Balance at January 1, 2020
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net	$	196,629	$	(13,672)	$	182,957
Other current assets, net	$	179,531	$	6,723	$	186,254
Other investments, net	$	325,405	$	(7,381)	$	318,024
Other non-current assets, net	$	334,841	$	4,050	$	338,891
Total assets	$	7,154,298	$	(10,280)	$	7,144,018
Deferred tax liabilities, net	$	351,692	$	(972)	$	350,720
Accumulated earnings (losses)	$	632,809	$	(9,068)	$	623,741
Non-controlling interests	$	75,748	$	(240)	$	75,508
Total stockholders’ equity	$	3,745,553	$	(9,308)	$	3,736,245
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	7,154,298	$	(10,280)	$	7,144,018

The application of ASC 326 requirements did not materially affect our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Contract with customer, asset and liability

The following table presents the components of our contract balances:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net:
Sales and services	$	157,459	$	152,632
Leasing	4,110		4,016
Total trade accounts receivable	161,569		156,648
Contract assets	38,223		63,758
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(16,413)		(23,777)
Total trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net	$	183,379	$	196,629

Contract liabilities:
Current	$	89,831	$	101,060
Non-current	11,048		10,572
Total contract liabilities	$	100,879	$	111,632

The following table presents the revenue recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations that was previously included within contract liabilities:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenue	$	7,614	$	8,290	$	59,786	$	47,773

Activity in allowance for doubtful accounts

The following table presents the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts:


	For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019
Balance at beginning of period	$	23,777	$	16,604
Credit losses ⁽¹⁾	4,393		18,862
Deductions	(10,546)		(10,053)
Foreign currency translation	(1,211)		173
Balance at end of period	$	16,413	$	25,586


	For the six months ended June 30, 2020
	Other current assets, net		Other non-current assets, net
Balance at beginning of period	$	—	$	—
Credit losses ⁽¹⁾	1,595		13,378

Foreign currency translation	152		(572)
Balance at end of period	$	1,747	$	12,806

Contract acquisition costs

The following table presents the activity in our contract acquisition costs, net:


	For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019
Balance at beginning of period	$	113,592	$	114,306
Additions	49,366		47,277
Amortization expense	(51,265)		(47,762)
Foreign currency translation	(4,607)		97
Balance at end of period	$	107,086	$	113,918

We recognized amortization expenses related to contract acquisition costs of $25.6 million and $24.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Disaggregation of revenue

The following table presents our revenue from customer contracts disaggregated by primary geographic market and by segment:


	Hughes		ESS		Corporate and Other		Consolidated Total
For the three months ended June 30, 2020
North America	$	384,623	$	4,179	$	2,015	$	390,817
South and Central America	33,961		—		100		34,061
Other	34,588		—		—		34,588
Total revenue	$	453,172	$	4,179	$	2,115	$	459,466

For the three months ended June 30, 2019
North America	$	372,398	$	3,742	$	4,739	$	380,879
South and Central America	30,395		—		103		30,498
Other	49,054		—		—		49,054
Total revenue	$	451,847	$	3,742	$	4,842	$	460,431

For the six months ended June 30, 2020
North America	$	767,338	$	8,831	$	4,455	$	780,624
South and Central America	67,917		—		192		68,109
Other	76,399		—		—		76,399
Total revenue	$	911,654	$	8,831	$	4,647	$	925,132

For the six months ended June 30, 2019
North America	$	740,227	$	7,775	$	9,611	$	757,613
South and Central America	57,258		—		243		57,501
Other	99,699		—		—		99,699
Total revenue	$	897,184	$	7,775	$	9,854	$	914,813

The following tables presents our revenue disaggregated by the nature of products and services and by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:


	Hughes		ESS		Corporate and Other		Consolidated Total
For the three months ended June 30, 2020
Services and other revenue:
Services	$	399,697	$	2,564	$	993	$	403,254
Lease revenue	11,052		1,615		1,122		13,789
Total services and other revenue	410,749		4,179		2,115		417,043
Equipment revenue:
Equipment	18,518		—		—		18,518
Design, development and construction services	22,668		—		—		22,668
Lease revenue	1,237		—		—		1,237
Total equipment revenue	42,423		—		—		42,423
Total revenue	$	453,172	$	4,179	$	2,115	$	459,466

For the three months ended June 30, 2019
Services and other revenue:
Services	$	381,608	$	2,400	$	1,715	$	385,723
Lease revenue	12,594		1,342		3,127		17,063
Total services and other revenue	394,202		3,742		4,842		402,786
Equipment revenue:
Equipment	30,597		—		—		30,597
Design, development and construction services	25,860		—		—		25,860
Lease revenue	1,188		—		—		1,188
Total equipment revenue	57,645		—		—		57,645
Total revenue	$	451,847	$	3,742	$	4,842	$	460,431


	Hughes		ESS		Corporate and Other		Consolidated Total
For the six months ended June 30, 2020
Services and other revenue:
Services	$	789,697	$	5,329	$	2,281	$	797,307
Lease revenue	22,225		3,502		2,366		28,093
Total services and other revenue	811,922		8,831		4,647		825,400
Equipment revenue:
Equipment	43,357		—		—		43,357
Design, development and construction services	54,225		—		—		54,225
Lease revenue	2,150		—		—		2,150
Total equipment revenue	99,732		—		—		99,732
Total revenue	$	911,654	$	8,831	$	4,647	$	925,132

For the six months ended June 30, 2019
Services and other revenue:
Services	$	762,391	$	5,217	$	3,452	$	771,060
Lease revenue	25,434		2,558		6,402		34,394
Total services and other revenue	787,825		7,775		9,854		805,454
Equipment revenue:
Equipment	56,557		—		—		56,557
Design, development and construction services	50,926		—		—		50,926
Lease revenue	1,876		—		—		1,876
Total equipment revenue	109,359		—		—		109,359
Total revenue	$	897,184	$	7,775	$	9,854	$	914,813

Schedule of Operating Lease Revenue

The following table presents our lease revenue by type of lease:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Sales-type lease revenue:
Revenue at lease commencement	$	1,237	$	1,188	$	2,150	$	1,876
Interest income	95		258		164		510
Total sales-type lease revenue	1,332		1,446		2,314		2,386
Operating lease revenue	13,694		16,805		27,929		33,884
Total lease revenue	$	15,026	$	18,251	$	30,243	$	36,270

Schedule of Sales-type Lease Revenue

The following table presents our lease revenue by type of lease:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Sales-type lease revenue:
Revenue at lease commencement	$	1,237	$	1,188	$	2,150	$	1,876
Interest income	95		258		164		510
Total sales-type lease revenue	1,332		1,446		2,314		2,386
Operating lease revenue	13,694		16,805		27,929		33,884
Total lease revenue	$	15,026	$	18,251	$	30,243	$	36,270

Schedule of Operating Lease Payments to be Received

The following table presents future operating lease payments to be received as of June 30, 2020:


	Amounts
Year ending December 31,
2020 (remainder)	$	25,789
2021	36,045
2022	34,126
2023	32,127
2024	29,733
2025 and beyond	127,816
Total lease payments	$	285,636

Schedule of Property and Equipment Subject to Operating Leases

The following table presents amounts for assets subject to operating leases, which are included in Property and equipment, net:


	As of
	June 30, 2020										December 31, 2019
	Cost		Accumulated Depreciation		Net		Cost		Accumulated Depreciation		Net
Customer premises equipment	$	1,470,861	$	(1,143,997)	$	326,864	$	1,377,914	$	(1,043,431)	$	334,483
Satellites	104,620		(34,847)		69,773		104,620		(31,360)		73,260
Real estate	47,978		(16,606)		31,372		46,930		(16,048)		30,882
Total	$	1,623,459	$	(1,195,450)	$	428,009	$	1,529,464	$	(1,090,839)	$	438,625

The following table presents depreciation expense for assets subject to operating leases, which is included in Depreciation and amortization:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Customer premises equipment	$	54,845	$	46,839	$	100,566	$	92,651
Satellites	1,743		1,738		3,487		3,475
Real estate	233		558		465		1,116
Total	$	56,821	$	49,135	$	104,518	$	97,242

Discontinued Operations (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations

The following table presents the financial results of our discontinued operations for the BSS Business:


	For the three months ended June 30, 2019		For the six months ended June 30, 2019
Revenue:
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	$	70,819	$	141,645
Services and other revenue - other	5,874		11,748
Total revenue	76,693		153,393
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	10,517		20,741
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,421		3,441
Depreciation and amortization	35,144		70,387
Total costs and expenses	49,082		94,569
Operating income (loss)	27,611		58,824
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(6,415)		(13,098)
Total other income (expense), net	(6,415)		(13,098)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes	21,196		45,726
Income tax benefit (provision), net	3,772		(1,511)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	24,968	$	44,215


	Amounts
Operating activities:
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	44,215
Depreciation and amortization	$	70,387

Investing activities:
Expenditures for property and equipment	$	244

Financing activities:
Payment of finance lease obligations	$	19,457
Payment of in-orbit incentive obligations	$	3,127

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of information related to a disposal group. Includes, but is not limited to, a discontinued operation, disposal classified as held-for-sale or disposed of by means other than sale or disposal of an individually significant component.

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Business Combinations (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

All assets and liabilities acquired from Yahsat have been recorded at fair value. The following table presents our updated preliminary allocation of the purchase price:


	Amounts
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,858
Other current assets, net	7,106
Property and equipment	86,983
Regulatory authorization	4,498
Goodwill	6,328
Other non-current assets, net	1,502
Total assets	$	114,275

Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	$	3,879
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	4,796
Total liabilities	$	8,675

Total purchase price ⁽¹⁾	$	105,600

⁽¹⁾ Based on the value determined for the equity ownership interest issued by our Brazilian subsidiary as consideration for the business acquired by us in the Yahsat Brazil JV Transaction.

The following preliminary valuation of the acquired assets was derived using primarily unobservable Level 3 inputs, which require significant management judgment and estimation:


	Amounts
Satellite payload	$	49,363
Regulatory authorization	4,498
Total	$	53,861

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of earnings per share, basic and diluted

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(11,412)	$	(30,660)	$	(65,707)	$	(35,705)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	—		24,968		—		44,215
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock	$	(11,412)	$	(5,692)	$	(65,707)	$	8,510

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Class A and B common stock:


Basic and diluted	97,879		96,415		97,845		95,903

Earnings (losses) per share:
Class A and B common stock:
Basic and diluted:
Continuing operations	$	(0.12)	$	(0.32)	$	(0.67)	$	(0.37)
Discontinued operations	—		0.26		—		0.46
Total basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share	$	(0.12)	$	(0.06)	$	(0.67)	$	0.09

Schedule of anti-dilutive options excluded from calculation of diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding


	For the three months ended June 30,			For the six months ended June 30,
	2020	2019	2020	2019
Number of shares	4,878	3,387	4,878	3,387

Marketable Investment Securities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Schedule of marketable investment securities

The following table presents our Marketable investment securities:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Marketable investment securities:
Debt securities:
Available-for-sale:
Corporate bonds	$	381,201	$	568,442
Other debt securities	89,924		335,580
Total available-for-sale debt securities	471,125		904,022
Fair value option - corporate bonds	12,038		9,128
Total debt securities	483,163		913,150
Equity securities	27,548		35,566
Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts	510,711		948,716
Less: Restricted marketable investment securities	(731)		(8,093)
Total marketable investment securities	$	509,980	$	940,623

Schedule of unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities

The following table presents the components of our available-for-sale debt securities:


	Amortized		Unrealized						Estimated
	Cost		Gains		Losses		Fair Value
As of June 30, 2020
Corporate bonds	$	381,071	$	132	$	(2)	$	381,201
Other debt securities	89,923		1		—		89,924
Total available-for-sale debt securities	$	470,994	$	133	$	(2)	$	471,125

As of December 31, 2019
Corporate bonds	$	567,926	$	518	$	(2)	$	568,442
Other debt securities	335,572		8		—		335,580
Total available-for-sale debt securities	$	903,498	$	526	$	(2)	$	904,022

Schedule of activity on available-for-sale debt securities

The following table presents the activity on our available-for-sale debt securities:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Proceeds from sales	$	—	$	—	$	10,000	$	435,978




Gains (losses) on sales, net	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	549

Schedule of activity on fair value option bonds

The following table presents the activity on our fair value option corporate bonds:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Proceeds from sales	$	—	$	46,717	$	—	$	46,717
Gains (losses) on investments, net	$	(298)	$	224	$	(4,506)	$	4,422

Schedule of activity in equity securities

The following table presents the activity of our equity securities:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Proceeds from sales	$	4,719	$	29,051	$	4,853	$	79,928
Gains (losses) on investments, net	$	2,512	$	13,028	$	(8,603)	$	43,277

Schedule of fair value measurements

The following table presents our marketable investment securities categorized by the fair value hierarchy, certain of which have historically experienced volatility:


	As of
	June 30, 2020										December 31, 2019
	Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total
Debt securities:
Available-for-sale:
Corporate bonds	$	—	$	381,201	$	381,201	$	—	$	568,442	$	568,442
Other debt securities	731		89,193		89,924		8,093		327,487		335,580
Total available-for-sale debt securities	731		470,394		471,125		8,093		895,929		904,022
Fair value option - corporate bonds	—		12,038		12,038		—		9,128		9,128
Total debt securities	731		482,432		483,163		8,093		905,057		913,150
Equity securities	19,872		7,676		27,548		27,933		7,633		35,566
Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts	20,603		490,108		510,711		36,026		912,690		948,716
Less: Restricted marketable investment securities	(731)		—		(731)		(8,093)		—		(8,093)
Total marketable investment securities	$	19,872	$	490,108	$	509,980	$	27,933	$	912,690	$	940,623

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we did not have any investments that were categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Property and Equipment (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Schedule of property and equipment

The following tables presents the components of Property and equipment, net:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Property and equipment, net:
Satellites, net	$	1,648,744	$	1,749,576
Other property and equipment, net	750,967		779,162
Total property and equipment, net	$	2,399,711	$	2,528,738

The following table presents our operating satellite fleet as of June 30, 2020 which consists of both owned and leased satellites:

Satellite

Segment

Launch Date

Nominal Degree Orbital Location (Longitude)

Depreciable Life (In Years)

Owned:

SPACEWAY 3 ⁽¹⁾

Hughes

August 2007

95 W

EchoStar XVII

Hughes

July 2012

107 W

EchoStar XIX

Hughes

December 2016

97.1 W

Al Yah 3 ⁽²⁾

Hughes

January 2018

20 W

EchoStar IX ⁽³⁾

ESS

August 2003

121 W

EUTELSAT 10A ⁽⁴⁾

Corporate and Other

April 2009

10 E

EchoStar XXI

Corporate and Other

June 2017

10.25 E

Finance leases:

Eutelsat 65 West A

Hughes

March 2016

65 W

Telesat T19V

Hughes

July 2018

63 W

EchoStar 105/SES-11

ESS

October 2017

105 W

⁽³⁾ We own the Ka-band and Ku-band payloads on this satellite.

The following table presents the components of our satellites, net:


	Depreciable Life (In Years)	As of
				June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Satellites, net:
Satellites - owned	7 to 15	$	1,801,847		$	1,816,303
Satellites - acquired under finance leases	15	347,146			381,163
Construction in progress	—	384,298			365,133
Total satellites		2,533,291			2,562,599
Accumulated depreciation:
Satellites - owned		(823,487)			(756,635)
Satellites - acquired under finance leases		(61,060)			(56,388)
Total accumulated depreciation		(884,547)			(813,023)
Total satellites, net		$	1,648,744		$	1,749,576

The following table presents the depreciation expense and capitalized interest associated with our satellites, net:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Depreciation expense:
Satellites - owned	$	32,073	$	32,015	$	64,147	$	64,029
Satellites acquired under finance leases	7,205		6,402		13,218		12,892
Total depreciation expense	$	39,278	$	38,417	$	77,365	$	76,921

Capitalized interest	$	6,897	$	5,456	$	13,578	$	10,356

Regulatory Authorizations (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of components of regulatory authorizations

The following table presents the components of our Regulatory authorizations, net:


	Finite lived
	Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Total		Indefinite lived		Total
Balance, December 31, 2018	$	46,787	$	(16,790)	$	29,997	$	400,042	$	430,039

Disposals	—		—		—		(43)		(43)
Amortization expense	—		(1,756)		(1,756)		—		(1,756)
Foreign currency translation	(294)		101		(193)		—		(193)
Balance, June 30, 2019	$	46,493	$	(18,445)	$	28,048	$	399,999	$	428,047

Balance, December 31, 2019	$	58,451	$	(20,144)	$	38,307	$	440,291	$	478,598


Amortization expense	—		(2,134)		(2,134)		—		(2,134)
Foreign currency translation	(1,156)		(51)		(1,207)		(794)		(2,001)
Balance, June 30, 2020	$	57,295	$	(22,329)	$	34,966	$	439,497	$	474,463

Weighted average useful life			13 years

Other Investments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Components of other investments

The following table presents the components of Other investments, net:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Other investments, net:
Equity method investments	$	146,232	$	166,209
Other equity investments	35,057		66,627
Other debt investments, net	94,584		92,569
Total other investments, net	$	275,873	$	325,405

The following table presents revenue recognized:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Deluxe	$	1,026	$	877	$	2,281	$	1,754
BCS	$	2,784	$	2,262	$	4,453	$	4,546

The following table presents trade accounts receivable:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Deluxe	$	680	$	631
BCS	$	5,725	$	5,171

The following table presents reductions to the carrying amount of our investments based on circumstances that indicated the fair value of the investments was less than their carrying amount:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Loss (gain) on investments, net	$	8,486	$	—	$	29,833	$	28,653

The following table presents our other debt investments, net:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Other debt investments, net:
Cost basis	$	107,259	$	102,878
Discount	(10,353)		(10,309)
Allowance for credit losses	(2,322)		—
Total other debt investments, net	$	94,584	$	92,569

Allowance for credit loss

The following table presents the activity in our allowance for credit losses for these investments:


	For the six months ended June 30, 2020
Balance at beginning of period	$	—
Credit losses⁽¹⁾	2,322
Deductions	—
Balance at end of period	$	2,322

⁽¹⁾ The impact of adopting ASC 326 on January 1, 2020 was a $2.1 million adjustment to Accumulated earnings (losses).

Interest income

The following table presents the interest income, net related to our other debt investments, net:


	For the three months ended June 30, 2020		For the six months ended June 30, 2020
Interest income, net
Interest income	$	3,564	$	6,904
Credit losses	(89)		(176)
Total interest income, net	3,475		6,728

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values of the entity's debt

The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of our Current portion of long-term debt, net and Long-term debt, net:


	Effective interest rates	As of
				June 30, 2020									December 31, 2019
				Carrying Amount			Fair Value			Carrying Amount			Fair Value
Senior Secured Notes:
5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026	5.320%	$	750,000		$	776,625		$	750,000		$	825,308
Senior Unsecured Notes:
7 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021	8.062%	900,000			928,485			900,000			963,783
6 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026	6.688%	750,000			785,985			750,000			833,903
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs		(8,712)			—			(10,832)			—
Total long-term debt		2,391,288			2,491,095			2,389,168			2,622,994
Less: Current portion, net		(896,386)			(928,485)			—			—
Long-term debt, net		$	1,494,902		$	1,562,610		$	2,389,168		$	2,622,994

Segment Reporting (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of revenue, EBITDA, and capital expenditures by operating segments


	Hughes		ESS		Corporate and Other		Consolidated Total
For the three months ended June 30, 2020
External revenue	$	453,172	$	3,786	$	2,508	$	459,466
Intersegment revenue	—		393		(393)		—
Total revenue	$	453,172	$	4,179	$	2,115	$	459,466

EBITDA	$	186,619	$	1,543	$	(31,338)	$	156,824
Capital expenditures	$	83,479	$	—	$	8,821	$	92,300

For the three months ended June 30, 2019
External revenue	$	451,847	$	3,434	$	5,150	$	460,431
Intersegment revenue	—		308		(308)		—
Total revenue	$	451,847	$	3,742	$	4,842	$	460,431

EBITDA	$	131,765	$	1,486	$	(8,417)	$	124,834
Capital expenditures	$	74,090	$	—	$	33,252	$	107,342

For the six months ended June 30, 2020
External revenue	$	911,654	$	8,153	$	5,325	$	925,132
Intersegment revenue	—		678		(678)		—
Total revenue	$	911,654	$	8,831	$	4,647	$	925,132

EBITDA	$	341,260	$	3,573	$	(96,778)	$	248,055
Capital expenditures	$	174,996	$	—	$	21,908	$	196,904

For the six months ended June 30, 2019
External revenue	$	897,184	$	7,286	$	10,343	$	914,813
Intersegment revenue	—		489		(489)		—
Total revenue	$	897,184	$	7,775	$	9,854	$	914,813

EBITDA	$	292,897	$	3,215	$	(25,677)	$	270,435
Capital expenditures	$	147,911	$	—	$	71,285	$	219,196

Schedule of reconciliation of EBITDA to reported income from continuing operations before income taxes

The following table reconciles Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations to EBITDA:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(3,992)	$	(25,336)	$	(69,221)	$	(26,677)
Interest income, net	(10,760)		(23,213)		(26,343)		(47,642)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	38,258		53,749		74,491		106,948
Depreciation and amortization	129,887		120,266		262,255		239,244
Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	3,431		(632)		6,873		(1,438)
EBITDA	$	156,824	$	124,834	$	248,055	$	270,435

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Schedule of related party transactions

The following table presents our Services and other revenue from DISH Network:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	$	9,028	$	14,238	$	19,341	$	29,300

The following table presents the related trade accounts receivable:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	$	13,465	$	10,683

The following table presents our operating expenses related to DISH Network:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Operating expenses - DISH Network	$	1,481	$	1,351	$	2,936	$	2,267

The following table presents the related trade accounts payable:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	$	2,317	$	1,923

The following table presents our other receivables owed from DISH Network:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Other receivables - DISH Network	$	93,705	$	92,892

Supplemental Financial Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Schedule of cost of sales and research and development costs

The following table presents the research and development costs incurred in connection with customers’ orders:


	For the three months ended June 30,						For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	$	3,913	$	6,316	$	10,605	$	11,711
Research and development expenses	$	7,448	$	6,388	$	13,702	$	13,276

Schedule of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash


	For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, beginning of period:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,519,431	$	928,306
Restricted cash	2,458		1,189
Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, beginning of period	$	1,521,889	$	929,495

Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, end of period:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,948,464	$	1,298,005
Restricted cash	9,072		9,121
Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, end of period	$	1,957,536	$	1,307,126

Schedule of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash


	For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, beginning of period:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,519,431	$	928,306
Restricted cash	2,458		1,189
Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, beginning of period	$	1,521,889	$	929,495

Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted amounts, end of period:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,948,464	$	1,298,005
Restricted cash	9,072		9,121
Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, end of period	$	1,957,536	$	1,307,126

Schedule of other current and non-current assets

Other Current Assets, Net and Other Non-Current Assets, Net

The following table presents the components of Other current assets, net and Other non-current assets, net:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Other current assets, net:
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	$	13,465	$	10,683
Inventory	83,559		79,621
Prepaids and deposits	47,614		50,145
Contract acquisition costs, net	16,380		16,869
Other, net	24,681		22,213
Total other current assets, net	$	185,699	$	179,531

Other non-current assets, net:
Other receivables - DISH Network	$	93,705	$	92,892
Restricted marketable investment securities	731		8,093
Restricted cash	9,072		2,458
Deferred tax assets, net	9,311		7,251
Capitalized software, net	109,091		101,786
Contract acquisition costs, net	90,706		96,723
Contract fulfillment costs, net	2,677		3,010
Other, net	25,611		22,628
Total other non-current assets, net	$	340,904	$	334,841

The following table presents the components of Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	$	2,317	$	1,923
Accrued interest	41,633		42,622
Accrued compensation	49,042		50,787
Accrued taxes	19,175		18,525
Operating lease obligation	14,305		14,651
Other	136,472		142,371
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	262,944	$	270,879

Activity in allowance for doubtful accounts

The following table presents the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts:


	For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019
Balance at beginning of period	$	23,777	$	16,604
Credit losses ⁽¹⁾	4,393		18,862
Deductions	(10,546)		(10,053)
Foreign currency translation	(1,211)		173
Balance at end of period	$	16,413	$	25,586


	For the six months ended June 30, 2020
	Other current assets, net		Other non-current assets, net
Balance at beginning of period	$	—	$	—
Credit losses ⁽¹⁾	1,595		13,378

Foreign currency translation	152		(572)
Balance at end of period	$	1,747	$	12,806

Schedule of inventory

The following table presents the components of inventory:


	As of
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Raw materials	$	6,508	$	4,240
Work-in-process	7,553		6,979
Finished goods	69,498		68,402
Total inventory	$	83,559	$	79,621

Schedule of noncash investing and financing activities

The following table presents the supplemental and non-cash investing and financing activities:


	For the six months ended June 30,
	2020		2019
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	72,450	$	120,625
Cash paid for income taxes	$	2,422	$	1,217

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Employee benefits paid in Class A common stock	$	6,920	$	6,654

Increase (decrease) in capital expenditures included in accounts payable, net	$	2,055	$	(15,839)


Non-cash net assets received in exchange for a 20% ownership interest in our existing Brazilian subsidiary	$	2,824	$	—

Organization and Business Activities (Details)		6 Months Ended
Organization and Business Activities (Details)	Sep. 10, 2019 shares	Jun. 30, 2020 segment $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2019 $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2019 $ / shares
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of business segments \| segment		2
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)		$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Class A common stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)		$ 0.001	$ 0.001
BSS Corp. \| Class A and B Common Stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)				$ 0.001
DISH Network \| Class A common stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)				$ 0.001
Stock conversion, numerator (in shares) \| shares	0.23523769

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Jan. 01, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net	$ 196,629	$ 183,379
Other current assets, net	179,531	185,699
Other investments, net	325,405	275,873
Other non-current assets, net	334,841	340,904
Total assets	7,154,298	6,976,190
Deferred tax liabilities, net	351,692	349,973
Accumulated earnings	632,809	558,034
Non-controlling interests	75,748	58,425
Total stockholders’ equity	3,745,553	3,584,268	$ 3,605,575		$ 4,242,951	$ 4,179,536	$ 4,155,474
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 7,154,298	6,976,190
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List]	us-gaap:AccountingStandardsUpdate201613Member
Accumulated Earnings (Losses)
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement
Total stockholders’ equity	$ 632,809	$ 558,034	$ 569,446		$ 704,236	$ 709,928	$ 694,129
Adoption of ASC 326 Increase (Decrease)
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net				$ (13,672)
Other current assets, net				6,723
Other investments, net				(7,381)
Other non-current assets, net				4,050
Total assets				(10,280)
Deferred tax liabilities, net				(972)
Accumulated earnings				(9,068)
Non-controlling interests				(240)
Total stockholders’ equity	(9,308)			(9,308)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity				(10,280)
Adoption of ASC 326 Increase (Decrease) \| Accumulated Earnings (Losses)
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement
Total stockholders’ equity	(9,068)			(9,100)
Balance at January 1, 2020
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net				182,957
Other current assets, net				186,254
Other investments, net				318,024
Other non-current assets, net				338,891
Total assets				7,144,018
Deferred tax liabilities, net				350,720
Accumulated earnings				623,741
Non-controlling interests				75,508
Total stockholders’ equity	3,736,245			3,736,245
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity				$ 7,144,018
Balance at January 1, 2020 \| Accumulated Earnings (Losses)
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement
Total stockholders’ equity	$ 623,741

Revenue Recognition - Contract Balances with Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net:
Trade accounts receivable	$ 161,569		$ 161,569		$ 156,648
Contract assets	38,223		38,223		63,758
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(16,413)		(16,413)		(23,777)
Total trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net	183,379		183,379		196,629
Contract liabilities:
Current	89,831		89,831		101,060
Noncurrent	11,048		11,048		10,572
Total contract liabilities	100,879		100,879		111,632
Revenue recognized	7,614	$ 8,290	59,786	$ 47,773
Sales and services
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net:
Trade accounts receivable	157,459		157,459		152,632
Leasing
Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net:
Trade accounts receivable	$ 4,110		$ 4,110		$ 4,016

Revenue Recognition - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jan. 01, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 23,777	$ 16,604
Credit losses	4,393	18,862
Deductions	(10,546)	(10,053)
Foreign currency translation	(1,211)	173
Balance at end of period	16,413	$ 25,586
Accumulated earnings (losses)	$ 558,034			$ 632,809
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Other current assets and other non-current assets			$ 13,400
Accumulated earnings (losses)			$ 2,900

Revenue Recognition - Contract Acquisition Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Increase (Decrease) In Capitalized Contract Cost [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 113,592	$ 114,306
Additions	49,366	47,277
Amortization expense	(51,265)	(47,762)
Foreign currency translation	(4,607)	97
Balance at end of period	107,086	113,918
Contract Acquisition Costs
Increase (Decrease) In Capitalized Contract Cost [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	96,723
Amortization expense	(25,600)	$ (24,300)
Balance at end of period	$ 90,706

Revenue Recognition - Revenue Performance Obligation (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 691.0
Remaining performance obligation, as a percentage	40.20%

Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 459,466	$ 460,431	$ 925,132	$ 914,813
Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	403,254	385,723	797,307	771,060
Lease revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	13,789	17,063	28,093	34,394
Services and other revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	417,043	402,786	825,400	805,454
Equipment revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	18,518	30,597	43,357	56,557
Design, development and construction services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	22,668	25,860	54,225	50,926
Lease revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	1,237	1,188	2,150	1,876
Equipment revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	42,423	57,645	99,732	109,359
North America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	390,817	380,879	780,624	757,613
South and Central America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	34,061	30,498	68,109	57,501
All other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	34,588	49,054	76,399	99,699
Hughes
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	453,172	451,847	911,654	897,184
ESS
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	3,786	3,434	8,153	7,286
Operating Segments \| Hughes
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	453,172	451,847	911,654	897,184
Operating Segments \| Hughes \| Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	399,697	381,608	789,697	762,391
Operating Segments \| Hughes \| Lease revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	11,052	12,594	22,225	25,434
Operating Segments \| Hughes \| Services and other revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	410,749	394,202	811,922	787,825
Operating Segments \| Hughes \| Equipment revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	18,518	30,597	43,357	56,557
Operating Segments \| Hughes \| Design, development and construction services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	22,668	25,860	54,225	50,926
Operating Segments \| Hughes \| Lease revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	1,237	1,188	2,150	1,876
Operating Segments \| Hughes \| Equipment revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	42,423	57,645	99,732	109,359
Operating Segments \| Hughes \| North America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	384,623	372,398	767,338	740,227
Operating Segments \| Hughes \| South and Central America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	33,961	30,395	67,917	57,258
Operating Segments \| Hughes \| All other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	34,588	49,054	76,399	99,699
Operating Segments \| ESS
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	4,179	3,742	8,831	7,775
Operating Segments \| ESS \| Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	2,564	2,400	5,329	5,217
Operating Segments \| ESS \| Lease revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	1,615	1,342	3,502	2,558
Operating Segments \| ESS \| Services and other revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	4,179	3,742	8,831	7,775
Operating Segments \| ESS \| Equipment revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| ESS \| Design, development and construction services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| ESS \| Lease revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| ESS \| Equipment revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| ESS \| North America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	4,179	3,742	8,831	7,775
Operating Segments \| ESS \| South and Central America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments \| ESS \| All other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Corporate and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	2,115	4,842	4,647	9,854
Corporate and Other \| Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	993	1,715	2,281	3,452
Corporate and Other \| Lease revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	1,122	3,127	2,366	6,402
Corporate and Other \| Services and other revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	2,115	4,842	4,647	9,854
Corporate and Other \| Equipment revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Corporate and Other \| Design, development and construction services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Corporate and Other \| Lease revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Corporate and Other \| Equipment revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Corporate and Other \| North America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	2,015	4,739	4,455	9,611
Corporate and Other \| South and Central America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	100	103	192	243
Corporate and Other \| All other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Revenue Recognition - Lease Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Sales-type lease revenue:
Revenue at lease commencement	$ 1,237	$ 1,188	$ 2,150	$ 1,876
Interest income	95	258	164	510
Total sales-type lease revenue	1,332	1,446	2,314	2,386
Operating lease revenue	13,694	16,805	27,929	33,884
Total lease revenue	15,026	$ 18,251	30,243	$ 36,270
Sales-type lease receivable	$ 9,400		$ 9,400		$ 6,500

Revenue Recognition - Future Operating Lease Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2020 (remainder)	$ 25,789
2021	36,045
2022	34,126
2023	32,127
2024	29,733
2025 and beyond	127,816
Total lease payments	$ 285,636

Revenue Recognition - Property and Equipment Subject to Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 2,399,711	$ 2,528,738
Customer premises equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	1,470,861	1,377,914
Accumulated Depreciation	(1,143,997)	(1,043,431)
Property and equipment, net	326,864	334,483
Satellites
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	104,620	104,620
Accumulated Depreciation	(34,847)	(31,360)
Property and equipment, net	69,773	73,260
Real estate
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	47,978	46,930
Accumulated Depreciation	(16,606)	(16,048)
Property and equipment, net	31,372	30,882
Total Assets Leased to Others
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Cost	1,623,459	1,529,464
Accumulated Depreciation	(1,195,450)	(1,090,839)
Property and equipment, net	$ 428,009	$ 438,625

Revenue Recognition - Depreciation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Customer premises equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	$ 54,845	$ 46,839	$ 100,566	$ 92,651
Satellites
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	1,743	1,738	3,487	3,475
Real estate
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	233	558	465	1,116
Total Assets Leased to Others
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	$ 56,821	$ 49,135	$ 104,518	$ 97,242

Discontinued Operations - Financial Results of Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 459,466	$ 460,431	$ 925,132	$ 914,813
Other Income (Expense):
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	0	24,968	0	44,215
Discontinued Operations \| BSS Business
Revenue:
Total revenue		76,693		153,393
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of equipment, services and other		10,517		20,741
Selling, general and administrative expenses		3,421		3,441
Depreciation and amortization		35,144		70,387
Total costs and expenses		49,082		94,569
Operating income		27,611		58,824
Other Income (Expense):
Interest expense		(6,415)		(13,098)
Total other income (expense), net		(6,415)		(13,098)
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		21,196		45,726
Income tax benefit (provision), net		3,772		(1,511)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations		24,968		44,215
Services and other revenue
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 417,043	402,786	$ 825,400	805,454
Services and other revenue \| Discontinued Operations \| BSS Business
Revenue:
Total revenue		5,874		11,748
DISH Network \| Services and other revenue \| Discontinued Operations \| BSS Business
Revenue:
Total revenue		$ 70,819		$ 141,645

Discontinued Operations - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Operating activities:
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	$ 0	$ 24,968	$ 0	$ 44,215
Financing activities:
Payment of finance lease obligations			421	20,008
Payment of in-orbit incentive obligations			$ 1,021	3,778
BSS Business \| Discontinued Operations
Operating activities:
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations		24,968		44,215
Depreciation and amortization		$ 35,144		70,387
Investing activities:
Expenditures for property and equipment				244
Financing activities:
Payment of finance lease obligations				19,457
Payment of in-orbit incentive obligations				$ 3,127

Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - transponder	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2013	Sep. 30, 2009	Nov. 30, 2008
TeleSat Transponder Agreement \| Telesat Canada
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of DBS transponders available to receive services			32
DISH Network \| DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of DBS transponders available to receive services			32
QuetzSat-1 \| Satellite Services Agreement \| S E S Latin America
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of DBS transponders expected to receive services				32
QuetzSat-1 \| DISH Network \| Satellite Capacity Lease Agreement
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of DBS transponders currently receiving services				24
Number of DBS transponders receiving certain satellite services from related party		5
EchoStar Technologies segment \| DISH Network \| Share Exchange Agreement
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Ownership interest acquired by related party (as a percent)	100.00%

Business Combinations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life	11 years
Yahsat
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Equity ownership interest	20.00%	20.00%
Costs incurred		$ 1.6
Satellite payload \| Yahsat
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life	7 years
Regulatory authorization \| Yahsat
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life	11 years

Business Combinations - Assets and Liabilities Acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Nov. 30, 2019
Assets:
Goodwill	$ 509,054	$ 506,953
Yahsat
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			$ 7,858
Other current assets, net			7,106
Property and equipment			86,983
Regulatory authorization			53,861
Goodwill			6,328
Other non-current assets, net			1,502
Total assets			114,275
Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable			3,879
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			4,796
Total liabilities			8,675
Total purchase price			105,600
Regulatory authorization \| Yahsat
Assets:
Regulatory authorization			$ 4,498

Business Combinations - Level 3 Rollforward (Details) - Yahsat $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired assets	$ 53,861
Satellite payload
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired assets	49,363
Regulatory authorization
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired assets	$ 4,498

Earnings Per Share - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$ (11,412)		$ (30,660)	$ (65,707)	$ (35,705)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	0		24,968	0	44,215
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock	$ (11,412)		$ (5,692)	$ (65,707)	$ 8,510
Class A and B common stock:
Basic and diluted (in shares)	97,879	96,415		97,845	95,903
Basic and diluted:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.12)		$ (0.32)	$ (0.67)	$ (0.37)
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0		0.26	0	0.46
Total basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.12)		$ (0.06)	$ (0.67)	$ 0.09

Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Stock awards
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	4,878	3,387	4,878	3,387

Marketable Investment Securities - Schedule of Marketable Investment Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt securities:
Debt securities	$ 471,125	$ 904,022
Fair value option - corporate bonds	12,038	9,128
Total debt securities	483,163	913,150
Equity securities	27,548	35,566
Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts	510,711	948,716
Less: Restricted marketable investment securities	(731)	(8,093)
Total marketable investment securities	509,980	940,623
Corporate bonds
Debt securities:
Debt securities	381,201	568,442
Other debt securities
Debt securities:
Debt securities	$ 89,924	$ 335,580

Marketable Investment Securities - Schedule of Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt securities	$ 471,125	$ 904,022
Corporate bonds
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	381,071	567,926
Unrealized Gains	132	518
Unrealized Losses	(2)	(2)
Debt securities	381,201	568,442
Other debt securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	89,923	335,572
Unrealized Gains	1	8
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Debt securities	89,924	335,580
Total available-for-sale debt securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	470,994	903,498
Unrealized Gains	133	526
Unrealized Losses	(2)	(2)
Debt securities	$ 471,125	$ 904,022

Marketable Investment Securities - Activity on Available-for-sale Debt Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales	$ 0	$ 0	$ 10,000	$ 435,978
Gains (losses) on sales, net	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 549

Marketable Investment Securities - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities with contractual maturities of one year of less	$ 471.1

Marketable Investment Securities - Fair Value Option (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Proceeds from sales	$ 0	$ 0	$ 10,000	$ 435,978
Corporate bonds
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Proceeds from sales	0	46,717	0	46,717
Gains (losses) on investments, net	$ (298)	$ 224	$ (4,506)	$ 4,422

Marketable Investment Securities - Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales	$ 4,719	$ 29,051	$ 4,853	$ 79,928
Gains (losses) on investments, net	$ 2,512	$ 13,028	$ (8,603)	$ 43,277

Marketable Investment Securities - Fair Value of Investment Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair value of marketable securities
Total debt securities	$ 471,125	$ 904,022
Fair value option - corporate bonds	12,038	9,128
Total debt securities	483,163	913,150
Equity securities	27,548	35,566
Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts	510,711	948,716
Less: Restricted marketable investment securities	(731)	(8,093)
Total marketable investment securities	509,980	940,623
Corporate bonds
Fair value of marketable securities
Total debt securities	381,201	568,442
Other debt securities
Fair value of marketable securities
Total debt securities	89,924	335,580
Level 1
Fair value of marketable securities
Total debt securities	731	8,093
Fair value option - corporate bonds	0	0
Total debt securities	731	8,093
Equity securities	19,872	27,933
Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts	20,603	36,026
Less: Restricted marketable investment securities	(731)	(8,093)
Total marketable investment securities	19,872	27,933
Level 1 \| Corporate bonds
Fair value of marketable securities
Total debt securities	0	0
Level 1 \| Other debt securities
Fair value of marketable securities
Total debt securities	731	8,093
Level 2
Fair value of marketable securities
Total debt securities	470,394	895,929
Fair value option - corporate bonds	12,038	9,128
Total debt securities	482,432	905,057
Equity securities	7,676	7,633
Total marketable investment securities, including restricted amounts	490,108	912,690
Less: Restricted marketable investment securities	0	0
Total marketable investment securities	490,108	912,690
Level 2 \| Corporate bonds
Fair value of marketable securities
Total debt securities	381,201	568,442
Level 2 \| Other debt securities
Fair value of marketable securities
Total debt securities	$ 89,193	$ 327,487

Property and Equipment - Components of Property and Equipment, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Property and equipment, net:
Property and equipment, net	$ 2,399,711	$ 2,528,738
Other property and equipment, net	2,399,711	2,528,738
Satellites
Property and equipment, net:
Property and equipment, net	1,648,744	1,749,576
Other property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net:
Other property and equipment, net	$ 750,967	$ 779,162

Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) satellite mi	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Satellites
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of satellites in geostationary orbit, utilized by reporting entity	10
Satellites in geosynchronous orbit length above equator \| mi	22,300
Satellites, Owned
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of satellites in geostationary orbit, utilized by reporting entity	7
Satellites, Leased
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finance lease, right-of-use-asset, number of units	3
Satellite-related obligations
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Satellite-related obligations \| $	$ 385.1	$ 419.0
Level 2
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
In-orbit incentive obligations \| $	$ 55.9	$ 57.0

Property and Equipment - Satellite Fleet (Details)	6 Months Ended
Property and Equipment - Satellite Fleet (Details)	Jun. 30, 2020
SPACEWAY 3
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life (In Years)	10 years
EchoStar XVII
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life (In Years)	15 years
EchoStar XIX
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life (In Years)	15 years
Al Yah 3
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life (In Years)	7 years
EchoStar IX
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life (In Years)	12 years
EchoStar XXI
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life (In Years)	15 years
Eutelsat 65 West A
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life (In Years)	15 years
Telesat T19V
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life (In Years)	15 years
EchoStar 105/SES-11
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life (In Years)	15 years

Property and Equipment - Satellite Breakdown (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 2,399,711	$ 2,528,738
Satellites - owned
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	1,801,847	1,816,303
Accumulated depreciation	(823,487)	(756,635)
Satellites
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment and finance leases, before accumulated depreciation	2,533,291	2,562,599
Accumulated depreciation	(884,547)	(813,023)
Property and equipment, net	$ 1,648,744	1,749,576
Satellites - acquired under finance leases
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life (In Years)	15 years
Finance leases	$ 347,146	381,163
Accumulated depreciation	(61,060)	(56,388)
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	$ 384,298	$ 365,133
Maximum \| Satellites
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life (In Years)	15 years
Minimum \| Satellites
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life (In Years)	7 years

Property and Equipment - Depreciation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	$ 129,887	$ 120,266	$ 262,255	$ 239,244
Capitalized interest	6,897	5,456	13,578	10,356
Satellites
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total depreciation expense	32,073	32,015	64,147	64,029
Finance lease amortization expense	7,205	6,402	13,218	12,892
Total depreciation expense	$ 39,278	$ 38,417	$ 77,365	$ 76,921

Regulatory Authorizations - Intangibles Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Cost
Weighted average useful life	13 years
Accumulated Amortization
Amortization expense	$ (2,134)	$ (1,756)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Total
Balance at the beginning of the period	22,667		$ 29,507
Balance at the end of the period	22,667
Indefinite lived
Balance at the beginning of the period	440,291	400,042
Disposals		(43)
Foreign currency translation	(794)	0
Balance at the end of the period	439,497	399,999
Other Intangible Assets, Total
Balance at the beginning of the period	478,598	430,039
Foreign currency translation	(2,001)	(193)
Balance at the end of the period	474,463	428,047
Regulatory authorization
Cost
Balance at the beginning of the period	58,451	46,787
Foreign currency translation	(1,156)	(294)
Balance at the end of the period	57,295	46,493
Accumulated Amortization
Balance at the beginning of the period	(20,144)	(16,790)
Amortization expense	(2,134)	(1,756)
Foreign currency translation	(51)	101
Balance at the end of the period	(22,329)	(18,445)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Total
Balance at the beginning of the period	34,966	28,048	$ 38,307	$ 29,997
Foreign currency translation	(1,207)	(193)
Balance at the end of the period	$ 34,966	$ 28,048

Regulatory Authorizations - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, additions	$ 7.9
Useful life	11 years
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 4.5
Licensing Agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life	15 years

Other Investments - Components of Other Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Other investments, net:
Equity method investments	$ 146,232	$ 166,209
Other equity investments	35,057	66,627
Other debt investments, net	94,584	92,569
Total other investments, net	$ 275,873	$ 325,405

Other Investments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Interest income		$ 3,475	$ 0	$ 6,728	$ 0
Dish Mexico
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interest, percentage in joint venture		49.00%		49.00%
Deluxe
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interest, percentage in joint venture		50.00%		50.00%
Broadband Connectivity Solutions
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interest, percentage in joint venture	20.00%
Payments to acquire equity method investments	$ 100,000

Other Investments - Financial Information for Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Deluxe
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	$ 1,026	$ 877	$ 2,281	$ 1,754
Due to related parties		680		680	$ 631
Broadband Connectivity Solutions
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	2,784	$ 2,262	4,453	$ 4,546
Due to related parties	$ 5,725		$ 5,725		$ 5,171

Other Investments - Other Equity Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Loss (gain) on investments, net	$ 8,486	$ 0	$ 29,833	$ 28,653

Other Investments - Components of Other Debt Investments, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Cost basis	$ 107,259	$ 102,878
Discount	(10,353)	(10,309)
Allowance for credit losses	(2,322)	0
Total other debt investments, net	$ 94,584	$ 92,569

Other Investments - Allowance for Credit Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jan. 01, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Allowance For Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 0
Credit Loss	2,322
Deductions	0
Balance at end of period	2,322
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Accumulated earnings (losses)	$ 558,034		$ 632,809
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Accumulated earnings (losses)		$ 2,900
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 \| Investments In And Advances To Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, And Joint Ventures
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Accumulated earnings (losses)		$ 2,100

Other Investments - Interest Income, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Interest income, net
Interest income	$ 3,564		$ 6,904
Credit losses	(89)		(176)
Total interest income, net	$ 3,475	$ 0	$ 6,728	$ 0

Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs	$ (8,712)	$ (10,832)
Carrying amount, total long-term debt	2,391,288	2,389,168
Carrying amount, current portion, net	(896,386)	0
Carrying amount, long-term debt, net	1,494,902	2,389,168
Fair value, total long-term debt	2,491,095	2,622,994
Fair value, current portion, net	(928,485)	0
Fair value, long-term debt, net	$ 1,562,610	2,622,994
5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Stated interest rate	5.25%
Effective interest rates	5.32%
Carrying Amount	$ 750,000	750,000
Fair value, total long-term debt	$ 776,625	825,308
7 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Stated interest rate	7.625%
Effective interest rates	8.062%
Carrying Amount	$ 900,000	900,000
Fair value, total long-term debt	$ 928,485	963,783
6 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Stated interest rate	6.625%
Effective interest rates	6.688%
Carrying Amount	$ 750,000	750,000
Fair value, total long-term debt	$ 785,985	$ 833,903

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax provision	$ 10,851	$ 4,692	$ 3,359	$ 7,590
Effective income tax rate	(271.80%)	(18.50%)	(4.90%)	(28.50%)
Foreign earnings repatriated		$ 2,000

- Definition

Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.

+ References + Details

Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020
License Fee Dispute
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Payments for written assessments		$ 2.9
Hughes Network Systems \| Elbit
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Amount paid to other party	$ 33.0
Hughes Network Systems \| License Fee Dispute
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual	$ 80.2	79.6
Hughes Network Systems \| License Fee Dispute \| Additional License Fee
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual		3.8
Hughes Network Systems \| License Fee Dispute \| Penalties
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual		3.9
Hughes Network Systems \| License Fee Dispute \| Interest and Interest on Penalties
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual		$ 72.0

Segment Reporting (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Segment Reporting (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) segment	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of business segments \| segment			2
Segment Reporting
Revenues	$ 459,466	$ 460,431	$ 925,132	$ 914,813
Capital expenditures	92,300	107,342	196,904	219,196
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(3,992)	(25,336)	(69,221)	(26,677)
Interest income, net	(10,760)	(23,213)	(26,343)	(47,642)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	38,258	53,749	74,491	106,948
Depreciation and amortization	129,887	120,266	262,255	239,244
Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests	3,431	(632)	6,873	(1,438)
EBITDA	156,824	124,834	248,055	270,435
All Other Segments And Eliminations
Segment Reporting
Revenues	2,508	5,150	5,325	10,343
Intersegment revenue
Segment Reporting
Revenues	(393)	(308)	(678)	(489)
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting
Revenues	2,115	4,842	4,647	9,854
Capital expenditures	8,821	33,252	21,908	71,285
EBITDA	(31,338)	(8,417)	(96,778)	(25,677)
Hughes
Segment Reporting
Revenues	453,172	451,847	911,654	897,184
Hughes \| Intersegment revenue
Segment Reporting
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Hughes \| Operating Segments
Segment Reporting
Revenues	453,172	451,847	911,654	897,184
Capital expenditures	83,479	74,090	174,996	147,911
EBITDA	186,619	131,765	341,260	292,897
ESS
Segment Reporting
Revenues	3,786	3,434	8,153	7,286
ESS \| Intersegment revenue
Segment Reporting
Revenues	393	308	678	489
ESS \| Operating Segments
Segment Reporting
Revenues	4,179	3,742	8,831	7,775
Capital expenditures	0	0	0	0
EBITDA	$ 1,543	$ 1,486	$ 3,573	$ 3,215

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Overview (Details)	Feb. 27, 2017
DISH Network \| Preferred Tracking Stock \| Hughes Retail Group \| Satellite And Tracking Stock Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction, economic interest rate	80.00%

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Services and Other Revenue - DISH Network (Details) - DISH Network - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related parties	$ 9,028	$ 14,238	$ 19,341	$ 29,300
Due to related parties	$ 13,465		$ 13,465		$ 10,683

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Satellite Capacity Leased to DISH Network (Details)	May 31, 2012
DISH Network \| Satellite Capacity Lease Agreement \| Ciel Satellite Holdings Inc
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Term of contract	10 years

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Real Estate Leases to DISH Network (Details) - DISH Network - Related Party Transactions, Lessor, Operating Lease, Real Estate	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2020
100 Inverness Lease Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement	180 days
Required minimum notice period for termination of agreement after extension	30 days
Meridian Lease Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Required minimum notice period for termination of agreement after extension		30 days

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - TerreStar Agreement (Details) - TerreStar Agreement - DISH Network	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Minimum termination notice period	21 days
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement	90 days

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement (Details) - Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Automatic renewal period	1 year
DISH Network
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Term of contract	5 years
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement		180 days

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - DBSD North America Agreement (Details) - DBSD North America Agreement - DISH Network	1 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2022	Feb. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement			120 days
Minimum termination notice period		21 days
Subsequent Event
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Minimum termination notice period	180 days
Forecast
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Automatic renewal period	5 years

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Hughes Equipment and Services Agreement (Details) - Hughes Equipment And Service Agreement - DISH Network	1 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Term of contract	5 years
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement	180 days
Minimum termination notice period	365 days

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Operating Expenses - DISH Network (Details) - DISH Network $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended						3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 term	Feb. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating expenses - DISH Network							$ 1,481	$ 1,351	$ 2,936	$ 2,267
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network							2,317		2,317		$ 1,923
EchoStar Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Automatic renewal period	1 year
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement	60 days
Required minimum notice for termination of individual service	30 days
Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Automatic renewal period					1 year
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement					90 days
Term of contract					5 years
Sales commissions and fees							$ 4,400	$ 4,800	$ 9,000	$ 9,500
TT&C Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Required renewal notice	90 days
Termination notice required	12 months
Term of renewal option	1 year
DBSD North America Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement			120 days
Minimum termination notice period		21 days
Hughes Equipment And Service Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Automatic renewal period		1 year
Required minimum notice for termination of agreement		180 days
Minimum termination notice period		365 days
Term of contract		5 years
Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Term of contract	5 years
Termination notice required				180 days
Number of renewal terms \| term	4
Term of renewal option	3 years					4 years
Maximum \| Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Required renewal notice				120 days
Maximum \| Antenna Space And Power Agreements
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Required renewal notice	120 days
Minimum \| Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Required renewal notice				90 days
Minimum \| Antenna Space And Power Agreements
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Required renewal notice	90 days
Related Party Transactions, Lessee, Operating Lease, Real Estate \| Cheyenne Lease Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating lease contract term												1 year
Lease renewal term												1 year
Minimum termination notice period		180 days
Related Party Transactions, Lessee, Operating Lease, Real Estate \| American Fork Occupancy License Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating lease contract term				5 years

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Other Receivables - DISH Network (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
DISH Network
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Other receivables - DISH Network	$ 93,705	$ 92,892

Related Party Transactions - DISH Network - Other Agreements (Details) - shares	Sep. 10, 2019	Dec. 31, 2017
EchoStar Technologies segment \| Share Exchange Agreement \| DISH Network
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership interest acquired by related party (as a percent)		100.00%
Class A common stock \| DISH Network
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Stock conversion, numerator (in shares)	0.23523769

Related Party Transactions - Other (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions - Other (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Hughes Systique Corporation
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership interest in related party (as a percent)			43.00%
Ownership percentage by related party			25.00%
TerreStar Solutions, Inc.
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in equity method investment (at least)	15.00%		15.00%
Revenue from related parties	$ 900,000	$ 3,100,000	$ 3,100,000	$ 8,200,000
Due to related parties	0.0		0.0		$ 2,700,000
Global IP Revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to related parties	7,500,000		7,500,000
Maxar Technologies Inc.
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Aggregate costs payable	900,000	$ 27,500,000	8,800,000	$ 61,300,000
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0

Supplemental Financial Information - Research and Development (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Research and development expenses	$ 7,448	$ 6,388	$ 13,702	$ 13,276
Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Research and development expenses	3,913	6,316	10,605	11,711
Research and development expenses
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Research and development expenses	$ 7,448	$ 6,388	$ 13,702	$ 13,276

Supplemental Financial Information - Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,948,464	$ 1,519,431	$ 1,298,005	$ 928,306
Restricted cash	9,072	2,458	9,121	1,189
Total cash and cash equivalents, included restricted amounts, beginning of period	$ 1,957,536	$ 1,521,889	$ 1,307,126	$ 929,495

Supplemental Financial Information - Other Current and Non-Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Other current assets, net:
Inventory	$ 83,559	$ 79,621
Prepaids and deposits	47,614	50,145
Contract acquisition costs, net	16,380	16,869
Other, net	24,681	22,213
Other Assets, Current	185,699	179,531
Other non-current assets, net:
Restricted marketable investment securities	731	8,093
Restricted cash	9,072	2,458
Deferred tax assets, net	9,311	7,251
Capitalized software, net	109,091	101,786
Capitalized costs, net	107,086	113,592	$ 113,918	$ 114,306
Other, net	25,611	22,628
Total other non-current assets, net	340,904	334,841
DISH Network
Other current assets, net:
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	13,465	10,683
Other non-current assets, net:
Other receivables - DISH Network	93,705	92,892
Contract Acquisition Costs
Other non-current assets, net:
Capitalized costs, net	90,706	96,723
Contract Fulfillment Costs
Other non-current assets, net:
Capitalized costs, net	$ 2,677	$ 3,010

Supplemental Financial Information - Activity in Allowance For Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jan. 01, 2020
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 23,777	$ 16,604
Credit losses	4,393	18,862
Foreign currency translation	(1,211)	173
Balance at end of period	16,413	$ 25,586
Other current assets, net
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	0
Credit losses	1,595
Foreign currency translation	152
Balance at end of period	1,747
Other noncurrent assets, net
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	0
Credit losses	13,378
Foreign currency translation	(572)
Balance at end of period	$ 12,806
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Other current assets and other non-current assets			$ 13,400

Supplemental Financial Information - Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
Accrued interest	$ 41,633	$ 42,622
Accrued compensation	49,042	50,787
Accrued taxes	19,175	18,525
Operating lease obligation	14,305	14,651
Other	136,472	142,371
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	262,944	270,879
DISH Network
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	$ 2,317	$ 1,923

Supplemental Financial Information - Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 6,508	$ 4,240
Work-in-process	7,553	6,979
Finished goods	69,498	68,402
Total inventory	$ 83,559	$ 79,621

Supplemental Financial Information - Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Narrative and Research and Development (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$ 72,450	$ 120,625
Cash paid for income taxes	2,422	1,217
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Employee benefits paid in Class A common stock	6,920	6,654
Increase (decrease) in capital expenditures included in accounts payable, net	2,055	(15,839)
Noncash net assets exchanged for BSS Transaction (Note 5)	$ (2,824)	$ 0