Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
| Net (loss) income | $ (12,999) | $ (4,525) | $ 4,759 |
| Other comprehensive loss — Foreign currency translation adjustments | (529) | (728) | (437) |
| Other comprehensive (loss) | (529) | (728) | (437) |
| Comprehensive (loss) income | (13,528) | (5,253) | 4,322 |
| Less comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (314) | (248) | (121) |
| Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. | $ (13,842) | $ (5,501) | $ 4,201 |