Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] GOODWILL, REGULATORY AUTHORIZATIONS AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Investments in Unconsolidated Entities Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block] Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating segments Operating Segments [Member] Corporate and Other Segment Reconciling Items [Member] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Hughes Hughes Business Segment [Member] Represents Hughes segment which provides equipment and services to the broadband communications marketplace. ESS EchoStar Satellite Services Business [Member] Represents Echo Star Satellite Services Business, a business segment of the entity which uses ten owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related FCC licenses to lease capacity on a full-time and occasional-use basis primarily to DISH Network. Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] Product and Service [Domain] Equipment Equipment Product [Member] Equipment Product Services Service [Member] Design, development and construction services Services, Design, Development And Construction [Member] Services, Design, Development And Construction [Member] Revenue from sales and services Sales And Services [Member] Sales And Services [Member] Lease revenue Lease Receivable [Member] Lease Receivable [Member] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] North America North America [Member] South and Central America South And Central America [Member] South And Central America [Member] All other All Other Geographic Segments [Member] Represents information pertaining to other geographical segments of the entity. Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] Revenues Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Schedule of property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of construction in progress Schedule of Construction in Progress [Table Text Block] Schedule of construction in progress. Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Schedule of Investments [Table] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instruments [Domain] Financial Instruments [Domain] Corporate bonds Corporate Bond Securities [Member] Other debt securities Other Debt Obligations [Member] Schedule of Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Investments [Line Items] Debt securities Debt Securities, Available-for-sale Equity securities Equity Securities, FV-NI Total marketable investment securities Marketable Securities Less: Restricted marketable investment securities Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Restricted Marketable investment securities, at fair value Marketable Securities, Current Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Other Commitments [Table] Other Commitments [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Patent 728 Patent 728 [Member] Patent 728 [Member] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Elbit Elbit [Member] Elbit [Member] Realtime Data LLC Realtime Data LLC [Member] Realtime Data LLC [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Hughes Network Systems Hughes Network Systems [Member] Hughes Network Systems [Member] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Subsidiaries Subsidiaries [Member] Echo Star Corporation Echo Star Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to the EchoStar Corporation. Other Commitments [Axis] Other Commitments [Axis] Other Commitments [Domain] Other Commitments [Domain] Satellite-related obligations Satellite Related Obligation [Member] Represents the information relating to satellite-related obligations of the entity. Other Commitments [Line Items] Other Commitments [Line Items] Satellite-related obligations Contractual Obligation Damages awarded Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value Attorney's fees sought value Loss Contingency, Attorney's Fees Sought, Value The value (monetary amount) of the attorney's fees the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter. Loss contingency accrual Loss Contingency Accrual Patents allegedly infringed Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number Pending claims validity challenged Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Validity Challenged Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Validity Challenged Equity method Equity Method Investments Other equity investments without a readily determinable fair value Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount Total investments in unconsolidated entities Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Investment impairment Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] EchoStar and HSSC EchoStar And Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to the EchoStar and Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation. EchoStar Technologies segment EchoStar Technologies Business [Member] Represents EchoStar Technologies Business, a business segment of the entity which designs, develops and distributes digital set-top boxes and related products and technology and also provides digital broadcast operations. Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] DISH Network D I S H Network [Member] Represents the details pertaining to Dish Network. Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction Satellite And Tracking Stock Transaction [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction. Share Exchange Agreement Share Exchange Agreement [Member] Share Exchange Agreement [Member] Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement [Member] Represents the details pertaining to the Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement. Patent Cross-License Agreements Patent Cross License Agreements [Member] Represents the details pertaining to the Patent Cross-License Agreements. Related party transactions Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Number of owned satellites transferred Related Party Transactions Number of Owned Satellites Transferred Represents the number of owned satellites transferred. Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Ownership interest acquired by related party (as a percent) Business Combination, Ownership Percentage Acquired by Related Party Business combination, ownership percentage acquired by related party. Agreement term Related Party Transactions Agreement, Term Related party transactions agreement term. Automatic renewal period Related Party Transactions Agreement, Automatic Renewal Period Related party transactions agreement automatic renewal period. Maximum aggregate payments required under cross license agreements Aggregate Payment under Agreement Less than Maximum aggregate payments required under cross license agreements. Maximum additional aggregate payments required under cross license agreements if options are exercised Aggregate Additional Payment if Option to Extend Agreements is Exercised Less than Maximum additional aggregate payments required under cross license agreements if options are exercised. Required minimum notice for termination of agreement Related Party Transactions, Required Minimum Notice Period for Termination of Agreement Related party transactions required minimum notice period for termination of agreement. Sales commissions and fees Sales Commissions and Fees Leases [Abstract] Lease cost Lease, Cost [Abstract] Operating lease cost Operating Lease, Cost Finance lease cost: Finance Lease, Cost [Abstract] Amortization of right-of-use assets Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization Interest on lease liabilities Finance Lease, Interest Expense Short-term lease cost Short-term Lease, Cost Variable lease cost Variable Lease, Cost Total lease cost Lessee, Lease Cost (Income), Net Of Sublease Income Lessee, Lease Cost (Income), Net Of Sublease Income Weighted average remaining lease term (in years): Lessee, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract] Lessee, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract] Finance leases Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating leases Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Weighted average discount rate: Lessee, Weighted Average Discount Rate [Abstract] Lessee, Weighted Average Discount Rate [Abstract] Finance leases Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Operating leases Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract] Operating cash flows from operating leases Operating Lease, Payments Operating cash flows from finance leases Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability Financing cash flows from finance leases Finance Lease, Principal Payments Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for lease liability Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability Segment Reporting [Abstract] SEGMENT REPORTING Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Schedule of noncash investing and financing activities Schedule of Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Table Text Block] Schedule of cost of sales and research and development costs Schedule of Cost of Sales and Research and Development Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Cost of Sales and Research and Development Costs [Table Text Block] ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Broadband Connectivity Solutions Broadband Connectivity Solutions [Member] Broadband Connectivity Solutions [Member] Hughes Systique Corporation Hughes Systique Corporation [Member] Represents the details pertaining to Hughes Systique Corporation. Dish Mexico Dish Mexico [Member] Represents the details pertaining to Dish Mexico. Deluxe Deluxe Echo Star L L C [Member] Represents the details pertaining to Deluxe /EchoStar LLC. AsiaSat AsiaSat [Member] AsiaSat [Member] Global IP Revenue Global IP Revenue [Member] Global IP Revenue [Member] TerreStar Solutions, Inc. TerreStar Solutions, Inc. [Member] Information pertaining to TerreStar Solutions, Inc. [Member] Maxar Technologies Inc. Maxar Technologies Inc. [Member] Maxar Technologies Inc. [Member] Ownership interest in related party (as a percent) Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage Ownership percentage by related party Percentage Ownership in Variable Interest Entity by Other Related Parties Percentage ownership in variable interest entity by other related parties. Equity interest, percentage in joint venture Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Revenue from related parties Revenue from Related Parties Receivables from related party Accounts Receivable, Related Parties Expenses from transactions with related party Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Ownership percentage in equity method investment (at least) Cost Method Investment Nonvoting Interest Ownership Percentage The percentage of non-voting ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the cost method of accounting. Payments to acquire equity method investments Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Accounts payable to relate party Accounts Payable, Related Parties Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Forecast Scenario, Forecast [Member] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transactions, Lessor, Operating Lease, Real Estate Related Party Transactions, Lessor, Operating Lease, Real Estate [Member] Lease arrangements of real estate properties from reporting entity to related party. Related Party Transactions, Lessee, Operating Lease, Real Estate Related Party Transactions, Lessee, Operating Lease, Real Estate [Member] Lease arrangements of real estate properties from related party to reporting entity. Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] EchoStar XVI Echo Star X V I [Member] Represents the details pertaining to EchoStar XVI. Nimiq5 Nimiq5 [Member] Represents information pertaining to satellite Nimiq 15, which is leased from other third parties. QuetzSat-1 QuetzSat-1 [Member] Represents the information pertaining to satellite QuetzSat-1. Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum Maximum [Member] Minimum Minimum [Member] Telesat Canada Telesat Canada [Member] Represents details pertaining to Telesat Canada. S E S Latin America S E S Latin America [Member] Represents the details pertaining to SES Latin America S.A. Ciel Satellite Holdings Inc Ciel Satellite Holdings Inc [Member] Represents information pertaining to Ciel Satellite Holdings Inc. Subsegments [Axis] Subsegments [Axis] Subsegments [Domain] Subsegments [Domain] Hughes Retail Group Hughes Retail Group [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Hughes Retail Group Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock Preferred Tracking Stock [Member] Represents information pertaining to tracking stock, a type of capital stock that the issuing company intends to reflect or track the economic performance of a particular business component within the company. Satellite Capacity Lease Agreement Satellite Capacity Lease Agreement [Member] Satellite Capacity Lease Agreement [Member] TT&C Agreement Telemetry Tracking And Control Agreement [Member] Represents the details pertaining to the TT and C Agreement. 100 Inverness Lease Agreement 100 Inverness Lease Agreement [Member] Represent the details pertaining to 100 Inverness Lease Agreement. Meridian Lease Agreement Meridian Lease Agreement [Member] Represents the details pertaining to the Meridian Lease Agreement. Santa Fe Lease Agreement Santa Fe Lease Agreement [Member] Represents the details pertaining to the Santa Fe Lease Agreement. Cheyenne Lease Agreement Cheyenne Lease Agreement [Member] Represents the details pertaining to the Cheyenne Lease Agreement. TerreStar Agreement TerreStar Agreement [Member] TerreStar Agreement [Member] Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement [Member] Represents the details pertaining to the Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement. DBSD North America Agreement D B S D North America Agreement [Member] Represents details pertaining to DBSD North America Agreement. Hughes Equipment And Service Agreement Hughes Equipment And Service Agreement [Member] Hughes Equipment And Service Agreement [Member] RUS Service Implementation Agreement RUS Service Implementation Agreement [Member] Represents information pertaining to RUS Service Implementation Agreement. Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement [Member] Represents details pertaining to the Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement. Gilbert Lease Agreement Gilbert Lease Agreement [Member] Represents the details pertaining to the Gilbert Lease Agreement. American Fork Occupancy License Agreement American Fork Occupancy License Agreement [Member] American Fork Occupancy License Agreement [Member] Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements [Member] Represents the details pertaining to the Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements. Percentage of economic interest held Related Party Transactions Percentage of Economic Interest Held Represents the percentage of economic interest held an entity. Lease term Lessor, Operating Lease, Term of Contract Lease renewal term Lessor, Operating Lease, Renewal Term Agreement term from commencement of service date Related Party Transactions Agreement Term from Commencement of Service Date Related party transactions agreement term from commencement of service date. Renewal option reduction Renewal Option, Reduction in Years Renewal Option, Reduction in Years Additional term of renewal option Related Party Transactions, Agreement Renewal Option Additional Term Represents the additional term of renewal option. Number of DBS transponders available to receive services Related Party Transactions, Number of DBS Transponders Available Related party transactions, number of DBS transponders available. Number of DBS transponders expected to receive services Related Party Transactions Number of DBS Transponders Expected to Receive Services Per Agreement Related party transactions number of DBS transponders expected to receive services per agreement. Number of DBS transponders currently receiving services Related Party Transactions, Number of DBS Transponders Receiving Services Related party transactions number of DBS transponders receiving services. Number of DBS transponders receiving certain satellite services from related party Related Party Transactions, Number of DBS Transponders Receiving Services Sublease Related party transactions number of DBS transponders receiving sublease services. Minimum termination notice period Related Party Transactions Agreement Termination Required Notice Period from Related Party, Minimum Related party transactions agreement termination required notice period from related party minimum. Required minimum notice period for termination of agreement after extension Related Party Transactions, Required Minimum Notice Period for Termination of Agreement After Lease Extension Related Party Transactions, Required Minimum Notice Period for Termination of Agreement After Lease Extension Lease renewal term Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term Grants receivable by related parties Related Party Transactions, Grants Receivable by Related Party Related party transactions, grants receivable by related party. Required minimum notice for termination of individual service Related Party Transactions, Required Minimum Notice Period for Termination of Specific Service Related party transactions required minimum notice period for termination of specific service. Operating lease contract term Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract Maximum number of one year renewal options Related Party Transactions Agreement, Maximum Number of One Year Renewal Options Related party transactions agreement maximum number of one year renewal options. Term of renewal option Related Party Transactions Agreement, Renewal Option, Term Related party transactions agreement renewal option term. Required renewal notice Related Party Transactions Agreement, Renewal Notice Required by Reporting Entity Related Party Transactions Agreement, Renewal Notice Required by Reporting Entity Termination notice required Related Party Transactions Agreement, Termination Notice Required by Reporting Entity Related party transactions agreement termination notice required by the reporting entity. Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and other Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, after Tax Realized gains on available-for-sale securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax Total other comprehensive income, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Schedule of Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Tabular disclosure of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of the entity. Other Intangible Assets Other Intangible Assets [Member] Regulatory authorizations and intangible assets Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Regulatory authorizations, net Other Intangible Assets, Net Other intangible asset accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Schedule of revenue, EBITDA, and capital expenditures by operating segments Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of EBITDA to reported income from continuing operations before income taxes Schedule of Reconciliation of EBITDA to Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations before Income Taxes [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of information which reconciles EBITDA to reported income or loss from continuing operations before income taxes. Inventory, Net [Abstract] Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves Work-in-process Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Total inventory Inventory, Net Sales-type lease revenue: Sales-type Lease, Lease Income [Abstract] Revenue at lease commencement Sales-type Lease, Revenue Interest income Sales-type Lease, Interest Income Operating lease revenue Operating Lease, Lease Income Total lease revenue Lease Income Sales-type lease receivable Sales-type Lease, Lease Receivable Accounting Policies [Abstract] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] Adoption of ASC 842 Increase (Decrease) Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] Prepaids and deposits Prepaid Expense and Deposits Assets, Current Represents the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. It also represents the carrying value of amounts transferred to third parties for security purposes that are expected to be returned or applied towards payment within one year or during the operating cycle, if shorter. Operating lease right-of-use assets Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Other noncurrent assets, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Accrued expenses and other Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Operating lease liabilities Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Other noncurrent liabilities Other Liabilities and Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Accumulated earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Income Statement [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Services and other revenue Services And Other Revenue [Member] Services And Other Revenue [Member] Equipment Product [Member] Statement line items Statement [Line Items] Revenue: Revenues [Abstract] Total revenue Costs and expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Cost of sales - (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) Cost of Goods and Services Sold Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Research and development expenses Research and Development Expense Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Total costs and expenses Costs and Expenses Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest income Investment Income, Net Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized Interest Expense Gains (losses) on investments, net Gain (Loss) on Investments Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates, net Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Other, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other expense, net Total Nonoperating Income (Expense), Interest And Debt Expense, and Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments Represents, in the aggregate, total other income (expense), including but not limited to: income or (expense) from ancillary business-related activities; interest and debt related expenses associated with nonoperating financing activities of the entity; and the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied, which includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, before Tax Income tax benefit (provision), net Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income (loss) Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Other Noncontrolling Interest Represents the amount of net income (loss) attributable to other noncontrolling interest. Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property Subject To Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject To Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject To Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject To Operating Lease [Domain] Property Subject To Operating Lease [Domain] [Domain] for Property Subject To Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject To Operating Lease Property Subject To Operating Lease1 [Member] Property Subject To Operating Lease1 [Member] Customer premises equipment Customer Premises Equipment [Member] Customer Premises Equipment [Member] Satellites Satellites [Member] Represents the information pertaining to satellites assets owned by the entity. Real estate Real Estate [Member] Property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Cost Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Depreciation expense Depreciation Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Number of business segments Number of Reportable Segments Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Corporate and Other All Other Segments And Eliminations [Member] Represents information pertaining to segments not specifically identified and intersegment eliminations. Intersegment revenue Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Revenues Revenues EBITDA Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization Represents the amount of earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. Capital expenditures Capital Expenditures, Net of Refunds and Other Receipts Related to Capital Expenditures The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale, net of refunds and other receipts related to capital expenditures. Interest income and expense, net Interest Income (Expense), Net Depreciation and amortization Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, before Tax Schedule of Investments [Table] Corporate bonds Corporate Bond Securities, Excluding Fair Value Option [Member] Corporate Bond Securities, Excluding Fair Value Option [Member] Other debt securities Total available-for-sale debt securities Debt Securities, Excluding Fair Value Option [Member] Debt Securities, Excluding Fair Value Option [Member] Available-for-sale securities: Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-For-Sale Securities Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Gain (Loss) [Abstract] Amortized Cost Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax Unrealized Losses Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE OBLIGATIONS Debt and Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of marketable investment securities Marketable Securities [Table Text Block] Schedule of unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block] Schedule of fair value measurements Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable [Domain] Receivable [Domain] Trade accounts receivable Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] Trade accounts receivable Receivables [Abstract] Total trade accounts receivable Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Contract assets Contract with Customer, Asset, Gross Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Total trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current Contract liabilities: Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Abstract] Current Contract with Customer, Liability, Current Noncurrent Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent Total contract liabilities Contract with Customer, Liability Change in Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Abstract] Change in Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Abstract] Revenue recognized Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized Revenue, Performance Obligation [Abstract] Revenue, Performance Obligation [Abstract] Bad debt expense Allowance for Loan and Lease Loss, Recovery of Bad Debts Remaining performance obligation Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount Percent of performance obligation expected to be recognized in next 12 months Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Recognition In Next Rolling Twelve Months, Percentage Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Recognition In Next Rolling Twelve Months, Percentage MARKETABLE INVESTMENT SECURITIES Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values of the entity's debt Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Cost of Sales Cost of Sales [Member] Research and development Research and Development Expense [Member] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Capitalized Contract Cost [Axis] Capitalized Contract Cost [Axis] Capitalized Contract Cost [Domain] Capitalized Contract Cost [Domain] Contract Acquisition Costs Contract Acquisition Costs [Member] Contract Acquisition Costs [Member] Contract Fulfillment Costs Contract Fulfillment Costs [Member] Contract Fulfillment Costs [Member] Weighted Average Weighted Average [Member] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other noncurrent assets, net Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] Employee benefits paid in Class A common stock Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Benefit Plan Increase (decrease) in capital expenditures included in accounts payable, net Increase (Decrease) In Capital Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of future cash outflow to pay for purchases of fixed assets that have occurred. Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Restricted cash Restricted Cash Fair value measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] In-orbit incentive obligations Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure Capitalized Contract Cost [Abstract] Capitalized Contract Cost [Abstract] Contract acquisition costs Capitalized Contract Cost, Net Contract acquisition costs, amortization Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Research and Development Expense [Abstract] Research and Development Expense [Abstract] Capitalized Software Costs Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Abstract] Capitalized computer software, net Capitalized Computer Software, Net Capitalized software development costs for software sold to customers Capitalized Software Development Costs for Software Sold to Customers Payments to develop software Payments to Develop Software Capitalized computer software, amortization Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization Software useful life Software Useful Life Useful life of software that is either acquired, internally developed, or modified to meet the entity's needs. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) AND RELATED TAX EFFECTS Other Comprehensive Income, Noncontrolling Interest [Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Class A and B Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Other Noncontrolling Interests Other Noncontrolling Interests [Member] ss Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Cumulative effect of accounting changes as of January 1, 2018 Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption Balance, January 1 Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Adjusted Balance Exercise of stock options Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Employee benefits Employee Stock Purchase Plan Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Stock-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition R&D tax credits utilized by DISH Network Charge Recorded in Additional Paid in Capital Related Tax Credit Utilized Represents information about charge recorded in additional paid in capital related utilized tax credit. Noncontrolling interest purchase Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Excluding Other Equity Components Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Excluding Other Equity Components Other Stockholders' Equity, Other Ending balance Land Land [Member] Buildings and improvements Building and Building Improvements [Member] Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other Furniture Fixtures Equipment And Other [Member] Represents furniture, fixtures, equipment and other property, plant and equipment owned by the entity. Customer premises equipment Customer Rental Equipment [Member] Represents information pertaining to customer rental equipment. 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Assets: Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Trade accounts receivable and contract assets, net (Note 3) Inventory Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Noncurrent assets: Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] Property and equipment, net Goodwill Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Investments in unconsolidated entities Other receivables - DISH Network Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent Total noncurrent assets Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Trade accounts payable Accounts Payable, Trade, Current Trade accounts payable - DISH Network Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current Contract liabilities Accrued interest Interest Payable, Current Accrued compensation Employee-related Liabilities, Current Accrued taxes Accrued Income Taxes, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Noncurrent liabilities: Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Deferred tax liabilities, net Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Total noncurrent liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 15) Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preferred Stock Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury stock, at cost Treasury Stock, Value Total EchoStar Corporation stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Other noncontrolling interests Other Noncontrolling Interests Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Share-based Compensation [Abstract] STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Document and Entity Information Class B common stock Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Principal Business Schedule of allocated non-cash, stock-based compensation expense for all employees Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Right-of-use assets: Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract] Operating Finance Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Total right-of-use assets Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset Lease Liabilities [Abstract] Lease Liabilities [Abstract] Lease Liabilities [Abstract] Current: Operating Operating Lease, Liability, Current Finance Finance Lease, Liability, Current Operating Finance Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Total lease liabilities Lease, Liability Lease, Liability Finance lease accumulated amortization Finance Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization Finance Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization Depreciation expense Depreciation [Abstract] Total depreciation expense Satellites, owned Satellites, Owned [Member] Satellites, Owned [Member] Satellites, leased Satellites, Leased [Member] Satellites, Leased [Member] Interest costs capitalized Interest Costs Capitalized Amortization expense Capital Leases, Income Statement, Amortization Expense Amortization expense Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator Number of Satellites in Geostationary Orbit, Utilized by Reporting Entity Number of satellites in geostationary orbit utilized by reporting entity. Number of satellites utilized under capital lease Capital Leased Assets, Number of Units Length of satellites utilized in geosynchronous orbit above the equator (in miles) Satellites in Geosynchronous Orbit Length Above Equator Represents the length of satellites in geosynchronous orbit above the equator. 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Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates, net Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Including Discontinued Operations For the entity and the disposal group, this item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Amortization of debt issuance costs Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs (Gains) losses on investments, net Marketable Securities, Gain (Loss) Stock-based compensation Shared-Based Compensation, Including Discontinued Operations The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration for the entity and the disposal group. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Deferred tax (benefit) provision Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Changes in current assets and current liabilities, net: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Trade accounts receivable, net Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Related Parties Inventory Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets Trade accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade Trade accounts payable - DISH Network Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Related Parties Accrued expenses and other Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Changes in noncurrent assets and noncurrent liabilities, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets and Liabilities, Net Other, net Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Net cash flows from operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Purchases of marketable investment securities Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale Expenditures for property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Refunds and other receipts related to property and equipment Refunds and other receipts related to property and equipment The cash inflow associated with the refunds and other receipts related to property and equipment. Expenditures for externally marketed software Net cash flows from investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Repayment of debt and finance lease obligations Repayments of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Repurchase of debt Repayments of Senior Debt Net proceeds from Class A common stock options exercised Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Net proceeds from Class A common stock issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Excluding Stock Options Noncontrolling interest purchase Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Repayment of in-orbit incentive obligations Repayments of Other Debt Other, net Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect 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Satellite related equipment Satellite Related Equipment [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Satellite related equipment. Other Construction In Progress Other [Member] Represents the information pertaining to other constructions in process. Construction in progress Construction in Progress, Gross Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Stock awards Stock Compensation Plan [Member] Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount INVENTORY Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Losses Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Available-For-Sale Securities Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] Other AOCI Attributable To Parent, Other [Member] AOCI Attributable To Parent, Other [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Cumulative effect of adoption of the Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Amounts reclassified to net income Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Schedule of new accounting pronouncements and changes in accounting principles Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block] Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar Corporation common stock Weighted-average common shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Class A and B common stock: Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Dilutive impact of stock awards outstanding (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Earnings per share: Class A and B common stock: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Diluted (in dollars per share)