Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 217,778 $ 211,249
Marketable securities 270,420 261,136
Accounts receivable, net 50,897 50,672
Inventory 27,003 28,433
Deferred income tax assets, net 26,884 11,009
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 9,304 10,614
Total current assets 602,286 573,113
Property and equipment, net 2,015,648 1,971,839
Restricted cash 88,580 86,104
Other assets 7,010 7,726
Intangible assets, net 47,167 47,416
Deferred financing costs 133,671 136,444
Goodwill 87,039 87,039
Total assets 2,981,401 2,909,681
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 6,774 17,677
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 38,054 38,419
Interest payable 24,544 9,589
Deferred revenue 36,455 36,665
Total current liabilities 105,827 102,350
Accrued satellite operations and maintenance expense, net of current portion 14,716 15,051
Credit facility 1,313,769 1,291,401
Deferred income tax liabilities, net 272,717 245,042
Deferred revenue, net of current portion 20,526 20,689
Other long-term liabilities 3,207 3,284
Total liabilities 1,730,762 1,677,817
Commitments and contingencies      
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 300,000 shares authorized, 94,536 and 93,905 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 95 94
Additional paid-in capital 1,036,130 1,033,176
Retained earnings 218,674 201,514
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (4,260) (2,920)
Total stockholders' equity 1,250,639 1,231,864
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 2,981,401 2,909,681
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]    
Stockholders' equity:    
Preferred Stock, Value 0 0
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]    
Stockholders' equity:    
Preferred Stock, Value $ 0 $ 0