Central And South America [Member]
Europe [Member]
Financial Information By Subsidiary [Domain]
CANADA [Member]
Central And South America [Member]
Europe [Member]
Financial Information By Subsidiary [Domain]
Other Countries [Member]
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table]
Segment Information By Entity [Axis]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
UNITED STATES [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Segment Information By Entity [Axis]
Total revenue
Subscriber Equipment Revenue
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Agreement One [Member]
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement [Member]
Cost of reimbursement expense
Reimbursement for lease and other expense per year through 2019
Aggregate estimated per year amount of potential future obligations owed by the State of Louisiana in accordance with the Company's Cooperative Endeavor Agreement.
Agreement One [Member]
Relocation expenses
Business Exit Costs
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangements [Axis]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Domain]
Cost of Reimbursable Expense
Reimbursements for capital expenditures recorded as deferred costs
Deferred Costs, Noncurrent
Facility Closure Reserve Estimated Per Year Future Lease Obligations
Lease Termination [Member]
Increase in property and equipment facility improvements and replacement equipment in connection with relocation
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Lease Termination [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Note Text Block
The entire disclosure for accrued expenses that are classified as current and and other liabilities that are classified as noncurrent at the end of the reporting period.
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities Disclosure Text Block
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Accrued Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration
Accrued liability for contingent consideration
Accrued Compensation and Benefits, Excluding Taxes, Current
Accrued compensation and benefits
Contract-related amounts legally owed for which no invoice has been received.
Accrued satellite and ground construction costs
Accrued Liabilities For Commissions Expense
Accrued commissions
Accrued Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Accrued property and other taxes
Accrued Acquisition Related Contingent Consideration
Accrued Compensation And Benefits Excluding Taxes Current
Accrued Contract Cost
Total accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued Liabilities For Commissions Expense
Accrued professional and other service provider fees
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Accrued Taxes Other Than Income Taxes Current
Accrued customer liabilities and deposits
Customer Advances and Deposits
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Other Accrued Expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued telecommunications expenses
Other Accrued Expenses
Other accrued expenses
Long-term accrued interest
Contingent Consideration Payment
Long-term portion of liability for contingent consideration
Deferred And Accrued Rents, Noncurrent
Deferred rent
Aggregate estimated amount of potential future obligations owed to the State of Louisiana in accordance with the Company's Cooperative Endeavor Agreement.
Long-term liabilities related to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana
Foreign Tax [Member]
Accounts Payable, Interest-bearing, Noncurrent
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent
Asset retirement obligation
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration Payment
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Deferred And Accrued Rents Noncurrent
Due To Third Party Payors
Foreign Tax [Member]
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent
Foreign tax contingencies
Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions Noncurrent United States Portion
Total non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Long Term Liabilities [Line Items]
Schedule Of Other Long Term Liabilities [Table]
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions Noncurrent United States Portion
Uncertain income tax positions
Other Long Term Liabilities [Line Items]
Schedule Of Other Long Term Liabilities [Table]
Schedule Of Accrued Expenses Table Text Block
Schedule of Non-current Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in the Warranty Reserve Accrual
Schedule of Accrued Expenses [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Current Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Accumulated minimum pension liability adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Accumulated net foreign currency translation adjustment
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Amendment Flag
Class of Stock [Domain]
Voting Common Stock [Member]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Period End Date
Document Type
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Trading Symbol
Common Stock Discount Percentage
Discount on shares
Common Stock Warrant Exercise Price
Per share value
Common Stock Warrants, Term
Warrant Exercise Period
Contingent Equity Agreement [Member]
Contingent equity funds available to the Company from a related party.
Contingent equity account
Interest earned from funds previously held in the Contingent Equity Account that have been released to the company
Interest earned from funds previously held in the Contingent Equity Account that have been released to the company.
Common Stock Discount Percentage
Common Stock Warrant Exercise Price
Common Stock Warrants Term
Contingent Equity Agreement [Member]
Debt Facility Related Party
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Calculation of shares issued under the warrants description
Equity Method Investment, Material Effects of Possible Conversions, Exercises or Contingent Issuances
Interest Earned From Funds Previously Held In Contingent Equity Account Released To Company
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Management Fee Percentage Of Committed Capital
Maximum Percentage Of Ownership Trigger Issuance Of Voting Common Stock
Number Of Trading Days
Percentage Of Closing Price Of Common Stock
Proceed Utilization Period
Reclassification Of Warrant Liabilities To Equity
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Axis]
Thermo Capital Partners LLC [Member]
Management Fee, Percentage of Committed Capital
Percent to be paid as availability fee
Maximum Percentage of Ownership Trigger Issuance of Voting Common Stock
Percentage of ownership interest that trigger issuance of voting common stock
Number of Trading Days
Number of trading days
Percentage of Closing Price of Common Stock
Percentage of closing price of common stock
Proceed Utilization Period
Forward-looking period
Reclassification Of Warrant Liabilities To Equity
Warrants reclassified to equity
Thermo Capital Partners, LLC [Member]
Thermo [Member]
Common Stock Warrants Issued
Warrants Issued
Funds received by the Company for amounts drawn on the contingent equity account.
Draws
Origination of the Agreement
Available Amount
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Common Stock Warrants Issued
Contingent Equity Account Withdrawal
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Issuance Date of Debt
Range Eight [Member]
Range Eleven [Member]
Range Fifteen [Member]
Range Five [Member]
Range Four [Member]
Range Fourteen [Member]
Range Nine [Member]
Range One [Member]
Range Seven [Member]
Range Six [Member]
Range Sixteen [Member]
Range Ten [Member]
Range Thirteen [Member]
Range Three [Member]
Range Twelve [Member]
Range Two [Member]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table]
Shares Issued
Shares, Issued
Range Eight [Member]
Range Eleven [Member]
Range Fifteen [Member]
Range Five [Member]
Range Four [Member]
Range Fourteen [Member]
Range Nine [Member]
Range One [Member]
Range Seven [Member]
Range Six [Member]
Range Sixteen [Member]
Range Ten [Member]
Range Thirteen [Member]
Range Three [Member]
Range Twelve [Member]
Range Two [Member]
Fair value of compound embedded derivative
Adjustments to debt instrument face amount, fair value of compounded embedded derivative.
Conversion Price Per Share Notes
Base conversion price
8.00% Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
8.00% Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Payment Date
Notes interest payment term
Adjustments To Debt Instrument Face Amount Fair Value Of Compounded Embedded Derivative
Conversion Price Per Share Notes
Convertible Eight Point Zero Percent Senior Notes [Member]
Convertible debt maturity date
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Due Date of Debt
Convertible debt issuance year
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Issuance Date of Debt, Year
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Payment Date
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Aggregate principal amount convertible notes maximum borrowing capacity
Number Of Warrants That Can Be Purchased Through Agreement
Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Warrants Exercised
Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Warrants Exercised
Warrant Exercise Price
Number of warrants that can be purchased through agreement
Number of warrants that can be purchased through agreement.
Number of shares issued during the period as a result of the exercise of warrants.
Shares issued related to warrant exercised
Value stock issued during the period as a result of the exercise of warrants.
Warrants exercised
Warrant Exercise Price
Warrants exercise price
Additional funding permitted by lenders under facility agreement
Additional funding permitted by lenders under facility agreement.
Agreement Expiration Date
Agreement Date
Amount of withdrawl permitted by facility agreement agent from debt service account in excess of required balance to pay for capital expenditure costs for the fourth launch of the Company's second-generation satellites
Amount of withdrawl permitted by facility agreement agent from debt service account in excess of required balance to pay for capital expenditure costs for the fourth launch of the Company's second-generation satellites.
Arianespace Launch Services [Member]
Credit Facility [Member]
Facility Agreement [Member]
Reserves set aside for servicing of debt, and other deposit assets.
Amount to be funded in debt service reserve account
Domestic Subsidiaries [Member]
Event Timing [Axis]
Event Timing [Domain]
Fiscal Year Twenty Seventeen [Member]
Through December 2017 [Member]
Fiscal Year Twenty Twelve [Member]
Through December 2012 [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Funding not permitted by lenders under facility agreement
Funding not permitted by lenders under facility agreement.
Additional Funding Permitted By Lenders Under Facility Agreement
Agreement Expiration Date
Amount Of Withdrawl Permitted By Facility Agreement Agent From Debt Service Reserve Account In Excess Of Required Balance
Arianespace Launch Services [Member]
Credit Facility [Member]
Interest above LIBOR rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Service Reserves And Other Deposits
Domestic Subsidiaries [Member]
Entity [Domain]
Event Timing [Axis]
Event Timing [Domain]
Fiscal Year Twenty Seventeen [Member]
Fiscal Year Twenty Twelve [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Funding Not Permitted By Lenders Under Facility Agreement
Legal Entity [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line Of Credit Facility Restricted Borrowing Capacity
Long Term Debt Maturity
Minimum Balance Certain Loans
Payment Period
Percentage Of Capital Stock Pledged As Collateral
Percentage Of Guarantee Provided By French Export Credit Agency To Lending Syndicate
Restricted cash under facility agreement
Senior Secured Facility Agreement Tranche [Axis]
Senior Secured Facility Agreement Tranche [Domain]
Senior Secured Facility Agreement Tranche One [Member]
Senior Secured Facility Agreement Tranche Three [Member]
Senior Secured Facility Agreement Tranche Two [Member]
Term Loan Facility Additional Delayed Draw [Member]
Thereafter [Member]
Senior secured facility agreement
Line Of Credit Facility Restricted Borrowing Capacity
Amount available under the Facility Agreement
Long Term Debt, Maturity
Senior secured facility agreement maturity period
Minimum Balance Certain Loans
Minimum required balance
Number of satellites under contract
Payment, Period
First principal repayment period
Percentage of Capital Stock Pledged as Collateral
Percentage of equity pledged as collateral
Percentage of guarantee provided by French export credit agency to lending syndicate
Percentage of guarantee provided by French export credit agency to lending syndicate.
Senior Secured Facility Agreement Tranche [Axis]
Senior Secured Facility Agreement Tranche [Domain]
Senior Secured Facility Agreement Tranche One [Member]
Senior Secured Facility Agreement Tranche Three [Member]
Senior Secured Facility Agreement Tranche Two [Member]
Facility Agreement Additional Delayed [Member]
Thereafter [Member]
Beneficial Conversion Feature
Adjustments to debt instrument face amount, beneficial conversion feature.
Contingent Put Feature
Adjustments to debt instrument face amount, contingent put feature.
Fair value of warrants
Adjustments to debt instrument face amount, fair values of warrants.
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Period
Warrants exercise period
Common Stock Issuable upon Exercise of Warrants
Common stock that can be purchased upon exercise of warrant
Convertible Five Point Zero Percent Senior Notes [Member]
5.00% Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Aggregate Principal Amount Issued
Aggregate principal amount convertible notes issued
Debt
Debt instrument face amount before adjustments to determine carrying value.
Warrants interest rate
Convertible notes stated interest rate
Five Percent Warrants [Member]
5.0% Warrants [Member]
Adjustments To Debt Instrument Face Amount Beneficial Conversion Feature
Adjustments To Debt Instrument Face Amount Contingent Put Feature
Adjustments To Debt Instrument Face Amount Fair Value Of Warrants
Class Of Warrant Or Right Exercise Period
Common Stock Issuable Upon Exercise Of Warrants
Convertible Five Point Zero Percent Senior Notes [Member]
Debt conversion amount
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount
Conversion of notes into shares of common stock
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
Debt Instrument Aggregate Principal Amount Issued
Exercise price of common stock, per share
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Face Value
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument Face Amount Before Adjustments To Determine Carrying Value
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Notes maturity terms
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description
Five Percent Warrants [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Notes Converted Into Common Stock Shares
Number Of Warrants Exercised
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Table]
Stock Conversion Price Per Share
Warrant [Member]
Notes Converted Into Common Stock Shares
Notes Converted
Number of Warrants Exercised
Warrants exercised during period
Stock Conversion, price per share
Conversion price per share of common stock
Value of warrants issued in connection with the contingent equity account loan fee [Member]
Additional consideration provided to convertible note holders to induce exchanges
Additional consideration provided to convertible note holders to induce exchanges.
Aggregate sum of shares issued from conversion of convertible notes
Aggregate sum of shares issued from conversion of convertible notes.
5.75% Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
5.75% Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Aggregate principal of originally issued convertible notes converted into common stock
Aggregate principal amount of convertible notes converted into common stock.
Aggregate principal of additional issued convertible notes converted into common stock and cash
Aggregate principal amount convertible notes issued for common stock and cash.
Debt Redemption Price Percent Of Convertible Notes
Percentage of debt purchase price
Early conversion make whole amount provided to holders of converted or exchanged notes
Early conversion make whole amount provided to holders of converted or exchanged notes.
Additional Consideration Provided To Convertible Note Holders To Induce Exchanges
Aggregate Sum Of Shares Issued From Conversion Of Convertible Notes
Convertible Five Point Seven Five Percent Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument Aggregate Principal Amount Converted Into Common Stock
Debt Instrument Aggregate Principal Amount Issued For Combination Of Common Stock And Cash
Remaining outstanding principal balance
Debt Redemption Price Percent Of Convertible Notes
Early Conversion Make Whole Amount Provided To Holders Of Converted Or Exchanged Notes
Maximum Base Conversion Rate Of Common Stock Per One Thousand Dollars Of Principal
Number Of Shares Issuable Through Conversion Per One Thousand Dollars Of Principal Of Convertible Notes
Percentage Of Additional Issued Convertible Notes Converted Into Common Stock And Cash
Percentage Of Originally Issued Convertible Notes Converted Into Common Stock
Maximum base conversion rate of common stock per $1,000 of principal
Maximum base conversion rate of common stock per $1,000 of principal.
Number of shares issuable per conversion of $1,000 of principal of convertible notes
Number of shares issuable per conversion of $1,000 of principal of convertible notes.
Percentage of additional issued convertible notes converted into common stock and cash
Percentage of additional issued convertible notes converted into common stock and cash.
Percentage of originally issued convertible notes converted into common stock
Percentage of originally issued convertible notes converted into common stock.
Carrying Value [Member]
Long term debt
Debt Instrument Face Amount Current
Less: current portion
Debt Instruments Face Amount Noncurrent
Long term debt
Carrying Value [Member]
Convertible Debt
Debt
Debt Instrument Face Amount Current
Debt Instruments Face Amount Noncurrent
Long-term Debt
Total debt
Less: current portion
Principal Amount [Member]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario [Axis]
Subordinated Loan [Member]
Subordinated Debt [Member]
Principal Amount [Member]
LONG-TERM DEBT [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
LONG-TERM DEBT
Tabular disclosure of activity related to the Company's contingent equity account. This disclosure summarizes funds drawn from the account and the related shares issued to Thermo from drawing these funds and the warrants issued to Thermo for the annual availability fee for maintaining funds in the account.
Contingent Equity Account and the Related Warrants and Shares
Contingent Equity Table Text Block
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Schedule Of Allocation Of Proceeds At Time Of Note Issuance To Determine Adjusted Carrying Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt
Schedule Of Secured Borrowings Table Text Block
Schedule of Allocation of Proceeds at Time of Issuance to Determine Adjusted Carrying Value
Tabular disclosure of the allocation of proceeds at the time of the note issuance to determine the adjusted carry value.
Schedule of warrants outstanding as a result of the Company's borrowings.
Secured Borrowings
Number of common stock to be purchased with warrant
Subordinated Loan
Debt Discount
Debt discount
Debt Outstanding
Outstanding Interest
Interest Amount [Member]
Convertible Subordinated Debt
Debt Discount
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Loan accrues interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Outstanding
Interest Amount [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Advance under subordinated loan agreement
Number Of Vendors
Proceeds from Contributions from Affiliates
Remaining Amount [Member]
Restricted Cash
Maximum borrowing capacity
Number of vendors
Number of company vendors
Vendor funded debt service reserve account
Remaining Amount [Member]
Restricted Cash
Amount recorded in restricted cash
Additional Shares [Member]
Initially Loaned [Member]
Additional Shares [Member]
Unamortized amount of issuance costs associated with the Share Lending Agreement
Deferred Finance Costs, Own-share Lending Arrangement, Issuance Costs, Net
Initially Loaned [Member]
Own-share Lending Arrangement, Shares, Issued
Own-share Lending Arrangement, Shares, Outstanding
Borrowed Shares remained outstanding
Return Fee For Loans Settled In Stock Under Share Lending Agreement
Share Lending Agreement [Member]
Share lending agreement, share issued
Return fee for loans settle in stock under share lending agreement expressed as cost per share
Return fee for loans settle in stock under share lending agreement expressed as cost per share.
Share Lending Agreement [Member]
Warrants outstanding
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding
Stock Issued During Period Shares Warrant Exercises
Stock Options Strike Price
Strike Price Of Warrant Transactions
Warrant Liability [Line Items]
Warrant Liability [Table]
Stock Issued During Period Shares Warrant Exercises
Additional warrant issued
Stock Options Strike Price
Previous warrant strike price
Strike Price Of Warrant Transactions
Strike Price
Warrant Liability [Line Items]
Warrant Liability [Table]
Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Also includes Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of other noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations.
Intangible and other assets, net
Accounts payable, including contractor payables of $27,747 and $32,275, respectively
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $6,667 and $7,296, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accrued contract termination charge
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities
Accrued expenses
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Assets
Total assets
Assets [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 8 and 9)
Commitments and Contingencies
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Deferred financing costs
Deferred Finance Costs, Current, Net
Deferred financing costs
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liabilities, Noncurrent
Payables to affiliates
Due to Affiliate, Current
Equity Component [Domain]
Intangible Assets And Other Assets Noncurrent
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Advances for inventory
Inventory, Noncurrent
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total non-current liabilities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term debt, less current portion
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Other non-current liabilities
Employee benefit obligations
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred Stock
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Retained deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Statement [Line Items]
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Accounts payable, including contractor payables
Construction Payable, Current
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Beneficial Conversion Feature Of Subordinated Debt Allocated To Common Stock
Recognition of a beneficial conversion feature and contingent put feature on long-term debt
Conversion of contingent equity account derivative liability to equity
Conversion of contingent equity account derivative liability to equity
Conversion Of Convertible Notes To Common Stock
Conversion of convertible notes into common stock
Issuance Of Common Stock In Exchange For Expenses
Payments made in Common Stock
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Beneficial Conversion Feature Of Modified Subordinated Debt Allocated To Common Stock
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Reduction in accrued second-generation satellites and ground costs
Construction in Progress Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Conversion Of Contingent Equity Acount Derivative Liability To Equity
Conversion Of Convertible Notes To Common Stock
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair value adjustment due to warrant conversions
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Investment Income
Unrealized foreign currency loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Change in fair value of derivative assets and liabilities
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Loss on equity method investments
Cash paid for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Payables to affiliates
Increase (Decrease) in Due to Affiliates
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Inventory
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Other assets
Other non-current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Increase in capitalized accrued interest for second-generation satellites and ground costs
Capitalized Interest Costs, Including Allowance for Funds Used During Construction
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid
Capitalized interest paid in common stock on the 5% and 8% Notes
Interest Paid, Capitalized
Issuance Of Common Stock In Exchange For Accrued Expenses
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net loss
Non Cash Interest Expense Cash Flow
Notes Reduction
Reduction in assets and liabilities due to note conversions and warrant exercises
Reduction in the value of long-lived assets and inventory
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Other, net
Payments for Construction in Process
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Capitalization of the accretion of debt discount and amortization of prepaid financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Investment in businesses
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment additions
Proceeds from the issuance of 5.0% convertible notes
Proceeds from Convertible Debt
Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock And Warrants
Borrowings from subordinated loan agreement
Proceeds from Issuance of Subordinated Long-term Debt
Borrowings from Facility Agreement
Proceeds from Other Debt
Proceeds from Contingent Equity Account
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Provisions for bad debts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Recognition Of Contingent Reimbursement
Share-based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract]
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Warrant Issued In Connection With Long Term Debt
Supplemental Warrant Issued In Connection With Related Party Debt
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Non Cash Interest Expense Cash Flow
Noncash interest and accretion expense
Second-generation satellites, ground and related launch costs
Payment of deferred financing costs
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and exercise of warrants
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and exercise of warrants
Recognition of contingent reimbursement.
Recognition of contingent reimbursement
Issuance of warrants in exchange for debt (convertible notes).
Value of warrants issued in connection with raising capital and debt
Supplemental Warrant Issued In Connection With Related Party Debt
Value of warrants issued in connection with the contingent equity account loan fee
Derivative gain (loss)
Interest Income and Expense, Net
Interest income and expense, net of amounts capitalized
Asset Impairment Charges
Reduction in the value of long-lived assets
Cost of subscriber equipment sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and accretion shown separately below)
Cost of Services
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
LOSS PER SHARE [Abstract]
Loss per common share:
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Loss before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Interest Income And Expense Net
Cost of subscriber equipment sales - reduction in the value of inventory
Inventory Write-down
Net loss
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other income (expense):
Operating Income (Loss)
Loss from operations
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other
Total revenue
Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenue:
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Service revenues
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Marketing, general, and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Basic
Subscriber equipment sales
Capitalized Cost [Member]
Commitments [Line Items]
Commitments [Table]
Contract Termination Liability
Contract termination liability
Costs incurred to date for capital expenditure contracts.
Costs incurred under capital expenditure contracts
Debt Instrument, First Installment Date
First principal repayment date
Debt Outstanding Type [Axis]
Debt Outstanding Type [Domain]
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due to a vendor
Deferred milestone payments
Deferred Payments [Member]
Ericsson Next Generation Ground Network [Member]
First Payment [Member]
Hughes Network Systems LLC [Member]
Impairment of Property And Equipment [Member]
Interest Accrued Rate
Deferred payments interest rate incurred
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Advances for inventory
Advances on Inventory Purchases
Capitalized Cost [Member]
Outstanding commitment balances
Commitments, Fair Value Disclosure
Commitments [Line Items]
Commitments [Table]
Contract Termination Liability
Costs Incurred Under Capital Expenditure Contracts
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Debt Instrument First Installment Date
Debt Outstanding Type [Axis]
Debt Outstanding Type [Domain]
Deferred Payments
Deferred Payments [Member]
Ericsson Next Generation Ground Network [Member]
First Payment [Member]
Hughes Network Systems LLC [Member]
Impairment Of Property And Equipment [Member]
Interest Accrued Rate
Inventories [Member]
Long-Lived Assets to be Abandoned, Asset Name [Domain]
Long-Lived Assets to be Abandoned by Asset [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Maximum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Other Asset Impairment Charges
Percentage Of Advances Paid For Inventory
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Axis]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Domain]
Qualcomm Incorporated [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Repayments of Debt
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Second Payment [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Reduction in value of long-lived assets
Percentage of Advances Paid for Inventory
Percentage of total advances for inventory paid
Qualcomm Incorporated [Member]
Payment debt
Second Payment [Member]
Commitments [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS
COMMITMENTS [Abstract]
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]
Accrued Expenses
Termination charge recorded in accrued expenses
Agreement With Parties [Axis]
Agreement With Parties [Domain]
Amount Of Arbitration Claim Filed By Enterprise
Claim by Thales related to the Phase 2 satellites
Arbitration [Member]
Accrued Expenses
Agreement With Parties [Axis]
Agreement With Parties [Domain]
Amount Of Arbitration Claim Filed By Enterprise
Arbitration [Member]
Discharge of Debt [Member]
Fresh-Start Adjustments [Axis]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount
Purchase commitment amount
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value
Contract termination, damages awarded
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value
Contract termination, damages paid
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Contract termination, damages sought
Loss Contingency, Lawsuit Filing Date
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Consideration
Contract termination debt
Loss on Contract Termination
Contract termination charges
Number Of Satellites
Number Of Satellites To Be Purchased
Payments to Acquire Other Productive Assets
Payment for procurement of certain long-lead time components and parts for six satellites
Phase Two [Member]
Prepayment for satellites
Prepaid Expense
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Second Generation Satellites [Member]
Segment [Domain]
Settlement Agreement [Member]
Business Segments [Axis]
Termination Fee
Thales Alenia Space [Member]
Type of Fresh-Start Adjustment [Domain]
Loss contingency law suit filing date
Number of Satellites
Number of satellites
Number Of Satellites To Be Purchased
Number of satellites to be purchased
Phase Two [Member]
Phase 2 [Member]
Second Generation Satellites [Member]
Settlement Agreement [Member]
Termination fee
Contract termination charge
Thales Alenia Space [Member]
Contingencies [Abstract]
Describes any existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances involving uncertainty as of the balance sheet date (or prior to issuance of the financial statements) as to a probable or reasonably possible gain or loss incurred by an entity and typically discloses the amount of range of possible gain or loss recorded.
CONTINGENCIES
CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
Contingencies Disclosure Text Block
Amortization Period
Amortization period
Debt Instrument Basis Spread Reduction On Variable Rate
Base rate to be lowered from LIBOR, should the base rate exceed 6.50%
Debt Instrument Interest Base Rate
Interest on outstanding amounts on the Facility Agreement
Base rate to be capped, should the Base Rate not exceed 6.50%
Fee for interest rate cap agreements.
Fee for interest rate cap agreements
Interest Rate References [Axis]
Interest Rate References [Domain]
Amortization Period
Debt Instrument Basis Spread Reduction On Variable Rate
Debt Instrument Interest Base Rate
Derivative, Cap Interest Rate
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Interest cap rate description
Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Interest rate cap agreements period
Derivative, Higher Remaining Maturity Range
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Table]
Fee For Interest Rate Cap Agreements
Interest Rate Cap [Member]
Interest Rate References [Axis]
Interest Rate References [Domain]
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives
Interest cap rate notional amount
Number Of Derivative Agreements
Six Month London Interbank Offered Rate [Member]
Warrants Issued In Conjunction With Contingent Equity Agreement [Member]
Number of Derivative Agreements
Number of Interest rate cap agreements
Six-month Libor rate [Member]
Six-month Libor rate [Member]
Warrants issued in conjunction with contingent equity agreement [Member]
Warrants issued in conjunction with Contingent Equity Agreement [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Gain Loss Derivative Instrument Table Text Block
Schedule Of Fair Value Gain Loss Derivative Instrument [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Gain Loss Derivative Instrument
DERIVATIVES [Abstract]
DERIVATIVES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Compound embedded conversion option with 8.00% Notes [Member]
Compound embedded conversion option with 8.00% Notes [Member]
Contingent put feature embedded in the 5.0% Notes [Member]
Contingent put feature embedded in the 5.0% Notes [Member]
Derivative liabilities
Intangible And Other Assets
Total intangible and other assets
Compound Embedded Conversion Option With Eight Point Zero Percent Notes [Member]
Contingent Put Feature Embedded In Five Point Zero Percent Notes [Member]
Intangible and other assets, net
Derivative Assets, Noncurrent
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Intangible And Other Assets
Warrants Issued With Eight Point Zero Percent Notes [Member]
Warrants Issued with Eight Point Zero Percent Notes [Member]
Warrants Issued With 8.0% Notes [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Additional Earn Out Payment, Term
Additional earnout payment period
Business Acquisition, Estimated Earn Out liabilities
Contingent consideration for earnouts
Business Acquisition, Fair Value of Earn-Out Provision, Net
Remaining earnout payment to be paid
Closing Price Of Stock Per Share
Closing stock price
Common Stock Outstanding, Percentage
Company outstanding common stock, percent
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Additional Earn Out Payment Term
Business Acquisition Estimated Earn Out Liabilities
Business Acquisition Fair Value Of Earn Out Provision Net
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Closing Price Of Stock Per Share
Common Stock Outstanding Percentage
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Conversion price of common stock
Fair Value Assumptions, Exercise Price
Stock price volatility
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rates
Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Settlement Of Earnout Consideration Associated With Acquisition Shares
Market price of common stock
Share Price
Shares To Be Issued To Exercise Cash Payment Option For Earnout Payments
Settlement Of Earn-out Consideration Associated With An Acquisition, Shares
Issuance of voting common stock shares for settlement of earnout payments
Shares To Be Issued To Exercise Cash Payment Option For Earnout Payments
Shares to be issued to exercise cash payment option for earnout payments
Recurring fair value measurements, assets
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities By Major Types [Axis]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, by Major Types [Domain]
Level 1 [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities By Major Types [Axis]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities By Major Types [Domain]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Other Assets [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Recurring fair value measurements, liabilities
Earnout payments made related to liability for contingent consideration
Fair Value Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis Contingent Consideration Payments
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset and Liabilities
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset and Liabilities, Derivative Adjustment
Derivative adjustment related to conversions and exercises
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset and Liabilities, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Unrealized gain, included in derivative gain (loss)
Issuance of contingent equity warrants
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Contingent Consideration Payments
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset And Liabilities
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset And Liabilities Derivative Adjustment
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset And Liabilities Gain Loss Included In Earnings
Issuance of contingent put feature embedded in 5.0% Notes
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Instruments Classified in Shareholders' Equity, Issues
Contingent equity warrant liability reclassed to equity
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Instruments Classified in Shareholders' Equity, Transfers, Net
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Issues
Reconciliation of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Non Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Company's Information on Revenues and Long-lived Assets by Geographic Area
Headquarters Relocation [Abstract]
HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION [Abstract]
HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
TAXES [Abstract]
TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
MANAGEMENT'S PLANS REGARDING FUTURE OPERATIONS
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
MANAGEMENT'S PLANS REGARDING FUTURE OPERATIONS [Abstract]
Managements Plans Regarding Future Operations [Abstract]
Contingent equity account withdrawl
Future Period One [Member]
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Future Period One [Member]
Number Of Satellites Launched
Proceeds From Issuance Of Notes And Warrants
Schedule of Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Table]
Number of Satellites Launched
Number of satellites launched
Proceeds from Issuance of Notes and Warrants
Proceeds from issuance of notes
Capitalized Interest
Total Interest Capitalized
Depreciation Expense
Capitalized Interest
Depreciation
Current Period Interest Capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized
Capitalized Interest Table [Text Block]
Capitalized Interest
Capitalized Interest Table Text Block
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Depreciation Expense Table Text Block
Schedule of Depreciation Expense [Table Text Block]
Depreciation Expense
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Global Star System [Member]
Ground Component [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Equipment [Member]
Equipment [Member]
Global Star System [Member]
Ground Component [Member]
Land and Building [Member]
Land and Building [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Axis]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Domain]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Owned, Accumulated Depreciation
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Internally developed and purchased software [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Space Component [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Axis]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Domain]
Other [Member]
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Space Component [Member]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Convertible Notes Payable, Related Parties, Noncurrent
Short-term loan converted into nonvoting common stock
Payables to Thermo and other affiliates
Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current
Convertible Notes Payable Related Parties Noncurrent
Notes Payable, Related Parties
Notes purchased by related party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
General and administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Other Noncash Expense
Non-cash expenses
Related Party Transaction Expenses
Aggregate amount of related party expense amounts.
Total
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Intercompany Loans Payable, Noncurrent
Intercompany notes payable
Intercompany Note Receivable (Payable), Noncurrent
Intercompany notes receivable
Intercompany Payable, Current
Intercompany payables
Intercompany Receivable
Intercompany receivables
Investments In Subsidiaries
Investment in subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Intercompany Loans Payable Noncurrent
Intercompany Note Receivable Payable Noncurrent
Intercompany Payable Current
Intercompany Receivable
Investments In Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Stockholders' equity
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries
Equity in subsidiary earnings
Equity In Earnings Of Subsidiaries
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and stock options
Proceeds from the contribution to the debt service reserve account
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options
Nonstatutory Stock Options [Member]
Restricted Shares [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Expiration Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Assumptions used to value stock options:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected term of options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum
Volatility, maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Volatility, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum
Risk-free interest rate, maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum
Risk-free interest rate, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options exercisable, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Forfeited
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant-date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Outstanding
Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Stock option activity:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Fair value of options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised, weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited, weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted, weighted average exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercised
Stock Options [Member]
Twenty Zero Six Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Nonstatutory Stock Options [Member]
Restricted Shares [Member]
Expiration period
Period which an employee's right to exercise an award has expired, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
2006 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
2006 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
STOCK COMPENSATION [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
STOCK COMPENSATION
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Maximum Percentage of Compensation to Purchase Shares By Eligible Participants
Percentage of share that can be purchased by eligible employees to their total compensation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Compensation Expense
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Maximum Percentage Of Compensation To Purchase Shares By Eligible Participants
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Number Of Offerings Under Plan
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Proceeds from Stock Plans
Proceeds from shares issued under stock purchase plan
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Schedule of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Table]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Maximum Amount Per Employee
Maximum number of shares that can be purchased by eligible employee
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Number of Shares Per Employee
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Additional shares available for issuance under the Equity Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Total shares authorized for issuance
Percentage of fair market value of common stock paid by employee
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent
Number of Offerings Under the Plan
Number of common stock offerings annually
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Maximum Amount Per Employee
Maximum value of shares that can be purchased by eligible employee
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expense
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value of Restricted Stock
Additional percentage amount of discretionary contributions made by an employer to a defined contribution plan.
Additional percentage amount of discretionary contributions made by an employer to a defined contribution plan.
Number of years until employee is fully invested under plan
Number of years until employee is fully invested under plan.
401(K) Plan [Member]
401(K) Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
401(K) Plan:
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Contributions to employee benefits plan
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount Percentage
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent
Employer match percentage
Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution, Annual Vesting Percentage
Annual vesting rate
Defined Contribution Plan Number Of Years Until Employee Is Fully Vested
Four Zero Onek Plan [Member]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Total net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Net periodic benefit cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year
Projected benefit obligation, end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
Fair value of plan assets, end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Funded status, end of year- net liability
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Benefit obligation assumptions:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Assumption used to determine net periodic benefit cost:
United States equity securities [Member]
International equity securities [Member]
Foreign Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets
Domestic Equities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed income securities [Member]
Foreign Equity Securities [Member]
Other Investment [Member]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Other [Member]
Other Investment [Member]
Total
Total amount of benefits expected to be paid.
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Benefit payments expected to be paid during the following fiscal years:
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Expected contribution in 2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
2018- 2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2013
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), after Tax
Net actuarial loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Net amount recognized in retained deficit
Funded status recognized in other non-current liabilities
Pension Plans [Member]
PENSIONS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
PENSIONS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Plan Asset Allocations
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Statement of Financial Position
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Calculate Benefit Obligation and Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Projected Benefit Obligation, Plan Assets and the Funded Status of Company's Defined Benefit Plan
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Benefit Payments
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets
Tabular disclosure of the fair value of defined benefit plan assets.
Conversion of Thermo debt to equity, shares
Conversion of Thermo debt to equity, shares.
Conversion of Thermo debt to equity
Conversion of debt to equity, value.
Issuance of nonvoting stock to Thermo for contingent equity draws, shares
Issuance of nonvoting stock to Thermo for contingent equity draws, shares.
Issuance of nonvoting stock to Thermo for contingent equity draws
Issuance of nonvoting stock for contingent equity draws, value.
Issuance of stock in connection with interest payments for 8.00% Notes, shares
Issuance of stock in connection with interest payments for 8.00% Notes, shares.
Issuance of stock in connection with interest payments for 8.00% Notes
Issuance of stock in connection with interest payments for 8.00% Notes, value.
Issuance of warrants and beneficial conversion feature associated with 5.0% Notes, shares
Issuance of warrants and beneficial conversion feature associated with 5.0% Notes, shares.
Issuance of warrants and beneficial conversion feature associated with 5.0% Notes
Issuance of warrants and beneficial conversion feature associated with 5.0% Notes, value.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Contribution of services
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued
Warrants issued associated with Contingent Equity Agreement
Conversion Of Debt To Equity Shares
Conversion Of Debt To Equity Value
Issuance Of Nonvoting Stock For Contingent Equity Draws Shares
Issuance Of Nonvoting Stock For Contingent Equity Draws Value
Issuance Of Stock In Connection With Interest Payments For Eight Percent Notes Shares
Issuance Of Stock In Connection With Interest Payments For Eight Percent Notes Value
Issuance Of Warrants And Beneficial Conversion Feature Associated With Five Percent Notes Shares
Issuance Of Warrants And Beneficial Conversion Feature Associated With Five Percent Notes Value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Deficit Accumulated During The Development Stage [Member]
Retained Deficit [Member]
Shares, Outstanding
Balance, shares
Balance, shares
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Balance
Balance
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Issuance of stock in connection with contingent consideration, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Common stock issued in connection with conversions of 8.00% Notes, shares
Issuance of stock through employee stock purchase plan, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other
Issuance of stock for legal settlements and other transactions, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Net issuance of restricted stock awards and recognition of stock-based compensation, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Issuance of stock in connection with contingent consideration
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities, Net of Adjustments
Common stock issued in connection with conversions of 8.00% Notes
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Issuance of stock through employee stock purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services
Issuance of stock for legal and consulting services
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other
Issuance of stock for legal settlements and other transactions
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Net issuance of restricted stock awards and recognition of stock-based compensation
Warrants Exercised Associated With Conversion Of Eight Percent Notes Shares
Warrants Exercised Associated With Conversion Of Eight Percent Notes Value
Warrants exercised associated with the 8.00% Notes, shares
Warrants exercised associated with the 8.00% Notes, shares.
Warrants exercised associated with the 8.00% Notes
Warrants exercised associated with the 8.00% Notes, value.
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Debt securities [Member]
PENSION PLANS:
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
PLAN ASSETS:
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum
Target allocation, maximum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum
Target allocation, minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Asset allocations
Equity securities [Member]
Other investments [Member]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the Components of Net Deferred Income Tax Assets
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Actual Provision for Income Taxes to the Statutory U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of U.S. and Foreign Components of Income (Loss) Before Taxes
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Rollforward of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Federal and state tax (benefit)
The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) during the period in the entity's domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the federally and state enacted tax laws.
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal tax (benefit)
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign tax
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current:
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
State tax
Deferred Federal And State Income Tax Expense Benefit
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign tax (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred:
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
U.S. income (loss)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Foreign income (loss)
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Net deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Federal and foreign net operating loss and credit carry-forwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment and other long-term assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Accruals and reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Change in unrecognized tax benefit
Income tax reconciliation, change in the unrecognized tax benefit.
Recognition of pre-acquisition losses in Brazil
Income tax reconciliation, recognition of pre-acquisition losses in Brazil.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Total
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Change in valuation allowance
Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Effect of foreign income tax at various rates
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Provision at U.S. statutory rate of 35%
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense
Permanent differences
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Other (including amounts related to prior year tax matters)
Income Tax Reconciliation Recognition Of Preacquisition Losses In Brazil
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense
Interest and penalties recorded in connection with FIN 48 adjustment
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Gross unrecognized tax benefits
Gross unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Reductions to unrecognized tax benefits related to prior year audit settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Potential benefits which, if recognized, could potentially reduce the effective income tax rate in future periods
Gross decreases based on tax positions related to prior years
Gross increases based on tax positions related to current year
Gross increases based on tax positions related to prior years
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority
Liability (refund) from settlement with taxing authority, applied towards net operating loss carryforward
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Net operating loss carry forwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates
Net operating loss carry forwards, expiration dates
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Undistributed earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries
Basic loss per common share
Diluted loss per common share
Shares used in diluted per share calculations
Shares used in basic per share calculations
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Expenses
Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset Retirement Obligation
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted Cash
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Loss
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Financing Costs
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Loss Per Share
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development Expenses
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenues
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Warranty Expense
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements
Provision, net of recoveries
Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected), net of recoveries.
Deferred Financing Costs
Furniture Fixtures And Equipment [Member]
Advertising Expense
Advertising expense
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Charge-offs
Write-offs and other adjustments
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Provision Net Of Recoveries
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Total Borrowed Shares excluded from computation and reporting of earnings per share
Asset Retirement Obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract]
Building [Member]
Deferred Finance Costs [Abstract]
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Deferred financing costs
Loss Per Share
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Foreign Currency
Furniture Fixtures And Equipment [Member]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventory
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]
Advertising Expenses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Foreign currency transaction losses
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Estimated useful live
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Estimated useful live
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable
Research and Development Expense
Research and development expense
Research and Development Expense [Abstract]
Research and Development Expenses
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]
Restricted Cash
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Asset Retirement Obligation
Withdrawl Of Restricted Cash To Fund Capital Expenditures
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Withdrawl of restricted cash held in debt reserve account
Withdrawl of restricted cash held in debt reserve account, permitted by the agent for the Company's Facility Agreement to pay certain capital expenditure costs for the fourth launch of the Company's second-generation satellites.
Schedule Of Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Useful Lives For Property Plant And Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Tabular disclosure of the components of allowance for doubtful accounts.
Schedule of the Estimated Useful Lives for Property and Equipment
Tabular disclosure of the useful lives of property, plant and equipment.
Total amount of estimated compensation expense to be recognized in 2013
Total amount of estimated compensation expense to be recognized in the next fiscal year.
Total amount of estimated compensation expense to be recognized in 2015
Total amount of estimated compensation expense to be recognized in year three.
Total amount of estimated compensation expense to be recognized in 2014
Total amount of estimated compensation expense to be recognized in year two.
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Total compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Total compensation expense, net of tax
Award Type [Axis]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of services [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Unrecognized compensation cost, recognition period
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted shares
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Income tax benefit
Estimated Compensation Expense To Be Recognized Next Fiscal Year
Estimated Compensation Expense To Be Recognized Year Three
Estimated Compensation Expense To Be Recognized Year Two
Restricted Stock [Member]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Marketing, general and administrative [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Allocation and Classification in Financial Statements [Abstract]
Allocation of compensation expense:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Nonvested, beginning
Nonvested, ending
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Activity for restricted stock:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested weighted average grant date fair value, beginning
Nonvested weighted average grant date fair value, ending
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Weighted-average remaining vesting term of the non-vested restricted stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award Type [Domain]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
ACQUISITION OF AXONN
ACQUISITION OF AXONN [Abstract]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Payments Under Purchase Commitments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Payments Under Operating Leases
Axonn [Member]
Business Acquisition Acquiree Axonn [Member]
Axonn [Member]
Business Acquisition Acquiree Axonn [Member]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Business acquisition, consideration paid with cash
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Transaction Costs
Business acquistion, transaction costs
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned
Business acquisition, value of voting common stock issued as consideration
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Business acquisition, number of voting common stock shares issued as consideration
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Write down
The amount of total impairment recognized resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value.
Axonn [Member]
Thereafter
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized after the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.
Accumulated Impairment Of Intangible Assets Finitelived
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Useful life of acquired intangible assets
Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Customer Relationships [Member]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2016
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four And Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Estimated future amortization expense for acquired intangible assets:
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Gross amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Net balance
Trade Names [Member]
Purchase Obligation
Total minimum lease payments
Purchase Obligation, Due after Fifth Year
Thereafter
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fifth Year
2017
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fourth Year
2016
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
2013
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year
2014
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year
2015
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Thereafter
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Utilization
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Provision
Goodwill
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total other assets measured at fair value
Change During Period, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Total Losses [Member]
Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Investment in Open Range Communications
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Nonrecurring [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Intangible and other assets, net
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets Fair Value Disclosure
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure
Property and equipment, net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
This element represents the fair value of assets categorized as prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Impairment of Capitalized Costs [Member]
Impairment of Capitalized Costs [Member]
Impairment of Equity Method Investments [Member]
Impairment of Equity Method Investments [Member]
Impairment of Gateway Spare Parts [Member]
Impairment of Gateway Spare Parts [Member]
Impairment of Property and Equipment [Member]
Impairment of Spare Parts [Member]
Impairment of Spare Parts [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost
Equity method investment, total cash contribution
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment
Impairment recognized on equity method investment
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Equity method investment, recorded loss
Goodwill
Carrying value of goodwill prior to write down
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Impairment loss on goodwill
Impairment Of Capitalized Costs [Member]
Impairment Of Equity Method Investments [Member]
Impairment Of Gateway Spare Parts [Member]
Impairment of Goodwill [Member]
Impairment of Goodwill [Member]
Impairment of Intangible Assets [Member]
Impairment of Intangible Assets [Member]
Impairment Of Spare Parts [Member]
Long-Lived Assets to be Abandoned, Carrying Value of Asset
Long-Lived Assets to be Abandoned [Line Items]
Schedule of Long-Lived Assets to be Abandoned [Table]
Carrying value of asset prior to write down
Maximum Benefical Ownership Percentage Allowed Per Stock Purchase Agreement
Maximum Discount Percentage For Per Share Purchase Price
Maximum Value Of Shares Required To Be Purchased Per Terms Of Stock Purchase Agreement
Minimum Discount Percentage For Per Share Purchase Price
Stock Purchase Agreement Term
Maximum beneficial ownership percentage allowed per terms of stock purchase agreement
Maximum beneficial ownership percentage allowed per terms of stock purchase agreement.
Maximum discount percentage per each share purchased under the stock purchase agreement
Maximum discount percentage per each share purchased under the stock purchase agreement.
Maximum value of shares required to be purchased per terms of stock purchase agreement
Maximum value of shares required to be purchased per terms of stock purchase agreement.
Minimum discount percentage per each share purchased under the stock purchase agreement
Minimum discount percentage per each share purchased under the stock purchase agreement.
Stock purchase agreement term
Stock purchase agreement term.
Total
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2014
Total comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Defined benefit pension plan liability adjustment
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract]