Proceeds from exercise of warrants
Proceeds from Warrant Exercises
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Loss Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Domain]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Domain]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Domain]
Net loss
Net loss
Net loss
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Operating lease right of use assets, net
Right-of-use asset, net
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Accumulated amortization of intangible and other assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Gateway Sites
Gateway Sites [Member]
Gateway Sites
Total derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability
Loan agreement, conversion price (in USD per share)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Sale of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Major Property Class [Domain]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Interest on lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Interest Expense
Operating Lease, Interest Expense
Weighted-average lease term, Operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Duplex
Services, Duplex [Member]
Services, Duplex [Member]
SPOT
Services, SPOT [Member]
Services, SPOT [Member]
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Unamortized Discount and Deferred Financing Costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net [Abstract]
First and second-generation satellites in service
First and Second Generation Satellites [Member]
First and Second Generation Satellites [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Amortization
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Amortization
Shares of potential common stock excluded from diluted shares outstanding (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Weighted-average discount rate, Operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Contract with customer, revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Debt conversion, converted instrument, shares issued (in shares)
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Derivatives
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Retained Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Estimated Fair Value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Schedule of rollforward of assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Table Text Block]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement Of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement Of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Common stock issued in connection with conversion of Loan Agreement with Thermo
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Contract with customer, liability, increase from advance payment
Contract With Customer, Liability, Increase From Advance Payment
Contract With Customer, Liability, Increase From Advance Payment
Operating leases:
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt
Debt Instruments Face Amount Noncurrent
Debt Instruments Face Amount Noncurrent
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Nonvoting Common Stock
Nonvoting Common Stock
Nonvoting Common Stock
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Commercial IoT
Subscriber Equipment, Commercial loT [Member]
Subscriber Equipment, Commercial loT [Member]
Interest rate, payable in cash
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Payable In Cash
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Payable In Cash.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Required amount of equity Company must raise (no less than)
Debt Instrument, Required Amount Of Equity To Be Raised And Applied Toward Future Principal Payment
Debt Instrument, Required Amount Of Equity To Be Raised And Applied Toward Future Principal Payment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Final payment
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid
Financing cash flows for finance leases
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Interest expense, related party
Interest Expense, Related Party
Payment, June 30, 2022
Debt Instrument, Payment Period, Three [Member]
Debt Instrument, Payment Period, Three
Basic (USD per share)
Net loss per common share - basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Rent expense
Operating Lease, Expense
Compound embedded derivative with the Loan Agreement with Thermo
Compound Embedded Derivative With Thermo Loan Agreement [Member]
Compound Embedded Derivative With Thermo Loan Agreement [Member]
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Engineering and other
Services, Other [Member]
Services, Other [Member]
Debt Instrument, Payment Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Payment Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Payment Period [Domain]
Document Type
Document Type
Canada
CANADA
Finance lease cost:
Lessee, Finance Lease Cost [Abstract]
Lessee, Finance Lease Cost [Abstract]
Schedule of revenue disaggregated by product and services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Change in fair value of derivatives
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Impact of adoption of Credit Loss Standard
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Other
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]
Operating cash flows for operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
If-converted value in excess of principal
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Value in Excess of Principal
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and exercise of options
Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock And Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock And Stock Options Exercised
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Provision for credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Noncash interest and accretion expense
Non Cash Interest Expense Cash Flow
Non Cash Interest Expense Cash Flow
IGO
IGO [Member]
IGO [Member]
Stock price increase
Stock Price Increase
Stock Price Increase
Interest rate, payable in additional notes
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Payable In Additional Notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Payable In Additional Notes.
Total Debt
Carrying Value
Long-term Debt
Right-of-use asset, net (recorded in intangible and other current assets, net)
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization
Total assets measured at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
(Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Unrealized foreign currency loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
SPOT
Product, SPOT [Member]
Product, SPOT [Member]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Duplex
Product, Duplex [Member]
Product, Duplex [Member]
Deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Service revenue
Service revenue:
Service [Member]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Expected future lease liability
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Assumption and Judgment, Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Assumption and Judgment, Amount
Compound Embedded Derivative With The Second Lien Facility Agreement
Compound Embedded Derivative With The Second Lien Facility Agreement [Member]
Compound Embedded Derivative With The Second Lien Facility Agreement
Loss Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Marketing, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Reduction in value of long-lived assets and inventory
Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets And Inventory
Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets And Inventory
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Leases
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
(Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Capitalized accretion of debt discount and amortization of prepaid financing costs
Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Total operating lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
Discounted lease liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Foreign currency (loss) gain
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Common Stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Weighted-average discount rate, Finance leases
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total other (expense) income
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Property and equipment additions
Payments to Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Accounts receivable, allowance
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Annual rental payment escalation percentage
Operating Leases, Annual Rent Escalation, Percentage
Operating Leases, Annual Rent Escalation, Percentage
Balances at beginning of period
Balances at ending of period
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis with Unobservable Inputs
Cost of subscriber equipment sales - reduction in the value of inventory
Inventory Write-down
2021 (remaining)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Payments for debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Principal Amount
Long Term Debt Principal Amount [Abstract]
Imputed interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Other
Product, Other [Member]
Product, Other [Member]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Payment, December 31, 2022
Debt Instrument, Payment Period, Four [Member]
Debt Instrument, Payment Period, Four
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Voting Common Stock
Voting Common Stock
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Weighted-average lease term, Finance leases
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Loss from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Short-term lease liability (recorded in accrued expenses)
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Derivative adjustment related to conversions and exercises
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Issues
Outstanding interest
Interest Payable
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Derivative gain (loss)
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Paycheck Protection Program Loan
Paycheck Protection Program Loan, CARES Act [Member]
Payroll Protection Program Loan, CARES Act [Member]
Warrants issued (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Proceeds from PPP Loan
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Annual base rental payments
Operating Leases, Annual Base Rental
Operating Leases, Annual Base Rental
Other
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other non-current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Contract with customer, refund liability
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability, Noncurrent
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Network upgrades (including capitalized interest)
Payments for Construction in Process
Fair value of common stock issued upon conversion of Loan Agreement with Thermo
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities, Net of Adjustments
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of maturities of operating leases liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Contract with customer, liability, advance payment, noncurrent
Contract With Customer, Liability, Advance Payment, Noncurrent
Contract With Customer, Liability, Advance Payment, Noncurrent
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Total stockholders’ equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
8.00% Convertible Senior Notes Issued in 2013
2013 8.00% Notes
Convertible Eight Point Zero Percent Senior Notes Issued Twenty Thirteen [Member]
8.00% Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes, Issued 2013 [Member]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Thermo Company
Thermo Company [Member]
Thermo Company [Member]
Procurement Of Goods And Performing Services For Customer
Procurement Of Goods And Performing Services For Customer [Member]
Procurement Of Goods And Performing Services For Customer
Debt conversion, converted instrument, amount
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount
(Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt
Gain on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and recoupment of advance payments
Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, And Contract with Customer, Refund Liability
Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, And Contract with Customer, Refund Liability
Recognition of stock-based compensation of employee stock purchase plan
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, ESPP, Increase for Cost Recognition
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Others
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Internally developed and purchased software
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Operating lease liabilities
Long-term lease liability
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Total lease payments
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due
Debt instrument, principal amount outstanding
Total Debt
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
2022
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
City Area Code
City Area Code
Space component
Space Component [Member]
Space Component [Member]
Retained deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Thereafter
Lessee Operating Lease, Liability, To Be Paid, After Year Four
Lessee Operating Lease, Liability, To Be Paid, After Year Four
Operating lease term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Less: Mandatory Prepayment
Repayment Of Debt, Mandatory Prepayment
Repayment Of Debt, Mandatory Prepayment
Net issuance of stock through employee stock purchase plan and recognition of stock-based compensation (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Total finance lease liabilities
Discounted lease liability
Finance Lease, Liability
Schedule of derivative gains
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Estimated Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Unrealized (loss) gain, included in derivative gain (loss)
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Period Increase (Decrease)
Principal payments of the First Lien Facility Agreement
Repayments of Lines of Credit
2024
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
2025
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Globalstar System
Global Star System [Member]
Global Star System [Member]
Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Noncurrent
2023
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Income tax (benefit) expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $3,276 and $4,352, respectively
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate increase
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Derivative liability, measurement input
Derivative Liability, Measurement Input
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Current portion of long-term debt
Less: Current Portion
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Schedule of reconciliation of basic weighted average share to diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Preferred stock, par value (USD per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Note Conversion Price
Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member]
Short-term lease cost
Short-term Lease, Cost
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Property and equipment placed into service
Property, Plant and Equipment, Transfers and Changes
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Net issuance of restricted stock awards and stock for employee stock options and recognition of stock-based compensation
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Schedule of carrying values and estimated fair values of debt instruments
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Ground component
Ground Component [Member]
Ground Component [Member]
2025
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities:
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral [Abstract]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Short-term lease liability (recorded in accrued expenses)
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
(Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Thermo Capital Partners LLC
Thermo
Thermo Capital Partners LLC [Member]
Thermo Capital Partners, LLC [Member]
Deferred revenue, net
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Payment of excess cash flow
Payment of excess cash flow
Payment Related To Line Of Credit Covenant, Excess Cash Flow
Payment Related To Line Of Credit Covenant, Excess Cash Flow
Interest on lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Land and buildings
Land and Building [Member]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Finance Leases
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Total assets
Assets
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Market Price of Common Stock
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member]
Schedule of lease assets and liabilities
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Finance leases:
Finance Leases [Abstract]
Finance Leases [Abstract]
Loan interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Total non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Recoupment of advance payments
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability, Current
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Proceeds, accounts receivable, previously written off, recovery
Proceeds, Accounts Receivable, Previously Written Off, Recovery
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Schedule of components of lease cost
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (USD per share)
Net loss per common share - diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Contract with Customer, Duration [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Duration [Axis]
Payables to affiliates
Due to Related Parties, Current
Subscriber equipment sales
Subscriber equipment sales:
Product [Member]
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible Enumeration]
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible Enumeration]
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Owned, Accumulated Depreciation
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Reduction in derivative liability due to conversion of Loan Agreement with Thermo
Reduction Of Derivative Liability Arising From Settlement Of Debt
Reduction Of Derivative Liability Arising From Settlement Of Debt
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock issued in connection with conversion of Loan Agreement with Thermo (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of maturities of finance leases liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Fiscal Year Maturity [Table Text Block]
Restricted cash
Compensating Balance, Equity Proceeds Account, Amount
Compensating Balance, Equity Proceeds Account, Amount
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Reduction in value of long-lived assets
Write off of construction in progress
Impairment, Long-Lived Asset, Held-for-Use
Schedule of financial liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Noncurrent Restricted Cash
Noncurrent Restricted Cash [Member]
Noncurrent Restricted Cash [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Subordinated Debt
Subordinated Debt [Member]
Cost of goods and services
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Net issuance of restricted stock awards and stock for employee stock options and recognition of stock-based compensation (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Purchase of intangible assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Commercial IoT
Commercial loT [Member]
Commercial loT [Member]
Second-generation satellite, on-ground spare
Second Generation Satellite, On-ground Spare [Member]
Second Generation Satellite, On-ground Spare [Member]
Payables to affiliates
Increase (Decrease) in Due to Affiliates
Schedule of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Total lease cost
Lease, Cost
Increase in capitalized accrued interest for network upgrades
Capitalized Interest Costs, Including Allowance for Funds Used During Construction
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Forgiveness of principal and interest of Paycheck Protection Program loan
Forgiveness Of Principal And Interest Amount Long-Term Debt
Forgiveness Of Principal And Interest Amount Long-Term Debt
Property and equipment, net
Total property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Issuance of stock for warrant exercises (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Warrants Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Warrants Exercised
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Embedded derivative asset
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Asset
Schedule of long-term debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net loss per common share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Total derivative assets
Derivative Asset
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Warrant, strike price (in USD per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Equipment
Equipment [Member]
Revenue remaining performance obligation, percentage
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage
First Lien Facility Agreement
Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument, Payment Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Payment Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Payment Period
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Operating expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Payment, December 31, 2021
Debt Instrument, Payment Period, Two [Member]
Debt Instrument, Payment Period, Two
Long-term debt, less current portion
Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Europe
Europe [Member]
Risk-Free Interest Rate
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Contract with Customer, Duration [Domain]
Contract with Customer, Duration [Domain]
Series A Preferred Convertible Stock
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash, Current
Compound Embedded Derivative With Second Lien Facility Agreement
Compound Embedded Derivative With Second Lien Term Loan Facility [Member]
Compound Embedded Derivative With Second Lien Term Loan Facility [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
United States
UNITED STATES
Common stock, par value (USD per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Discount Rate
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Interest income and expense, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Warrants issued
Warrants and Rights Outstanding
Principal amount of Loan Agreement with Thermo converted into common stock
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Payment, June 30, 2021
Debt Instrument, Payment Period, One [Member]
Debt Instrument, Payment Period, One
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Interest above LIBOR rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Long-term
Long-term Contract with Customer [Member]
Carrying Value
Long Term Debt Carrying Value [Abstract]
Less: Current Portion
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Current
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Noncash reversal of tariff accrual
Noncash Reversal Of Tariff Accrual
Noncash Reversal Of Tariff Accrual
Embedded derivative liability
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Liability
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Other (expense) income:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Axis]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Axis]
Property Plant And Equipment Additional Disclosures [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Issuance of stock for warrant exercises
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Warrants Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Warrants Exercised
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Net issuance of stock through employee stock purchase plan and recognition of stock-based compensation
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Liabilities
Derivatives, Embedded Derivatives [Policy Text Block]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Measurement input
Embedded Derivative Liability, Measurement Input
Operating cash flows for finance leases
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Central and South America
Latin America [Member]
Total Debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Less: Current Portion
Debt Instrument Face Amount Current
Debt Instrument Face Amount Current
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Intangible and other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $10,853 and $9,998, respectively
Intangible Assets And Other Assets Noncurrent
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.
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
2021 (remaining)
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Operating lease cost:
Operating Lease Cost [Abstract]
Operating Lease Cost [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Second Lien Facility Agreement
Second Lien Term Loan Facility [Member]
Second Lien Term Loan Facility [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Less: Voluntary Prepayment
Repayment Of Debt, Voluntary Payment
Repayment Of Debt, Voluntary Payment
Contribution of services
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Cover [Abstract]
Long-term lease liability (recorded in non-current liabilities)
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Stock Price Volatility
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]
Schedule of significant quantitative Level 3 inputs utilized
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, To Be Paid, After Year Four
Finance Lease, Liability, To Be Paid, After Year Four
Name of Property [Domain]
Name of Property [Domain]
Reduction of debt discount and issuance costs due to conversion of Loan Agreement with Thermo
Write off of deferred debt issuance cost
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Compound embedded derivative with the 2013 8.00% Notes
Compound Embedded Conversion Option With Eight Point Zero Percent Notes Issued In Twenty Thirteen [Member]
Compound Embedded Conversion Option with 8.0% Notes Issued In 2013 [Member]
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of fair values of derivative instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]