Orbcomm (ORBC) 10-Q 5 May 16 2016 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	May. 02, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	ORBC
Entity Registrant Name	ORBCOMM Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,361,983
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		70,866,624

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 21,158	$ 27,077
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,047 and $1,233, respectively	31,205	29,816
Inventories	21,665	20,712
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,818	5,646
Restricted cash	1,000	1,000
Deferred income taxes	508	508
Total current assets	81,354	84,759
Satellite network and other equipment, net	235,182	229,970
Goodwill	112,425	112,425
Intangible assets, net	90,229	93,172
Other assets	7,116	6,573
Total assets	526,306	526,899
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	9,926	13,895
Accrued liabilities	29,458	24,186
Current portion of deferred revenue	7,373	7,652
Total current liabilities	46,757	45,733
Note payable - related party	1,298	1,241
Note payable	150,000	150,000
Deferred revenue, net of current portion	5,140	6,024
Deferred tax liabilities	18,643	18,440
Other liabilities	5,039	5,705
Total liabilities	$ 226,877	$ 227,143
Commitments and contingencies
ORBCOMM Inc. stockholders' equity
Common stock, par value $0.001; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 70,875,217 and 70,613,642 shares issued at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015	$ 71	$ 71
Additional paid-in capital	382,914	381,659
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(660)	(1,174)
Accumulated deficit	(83,520)	(81,424)
Less treasury stock, at cost; 29,990 shares at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015	(96)	(96)
Total ORBCOMM Inc. stockholders' equity	299,060	299,393
Noncontrolling interest	369	363
Total equity	299,429	299,756
Total liabilities and equity	526,306	526,899
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
ORBCOMM Inc. stockholders' equity
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 35,173 and 35,759 shares issued and outstanding	$ 351	$ 357

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 1,047	$ 1,233
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	250,000,000	250,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	70,875,217	70,613,642
Treasury stock, shares	29,990	29,990
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred Stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred Stock, shares issued	35,173	35,759
Preferred Stock, shares outstanding	35,173	35,759

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Revenues:
Service revenues	$ 26,914	$ 23,774
Product sales	16,646	18,556
Total revenues	43,560	42,330
Cost of revenues, exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below:
Cost of services	9,188	7,704
Cost of product sales	11,450	13,948
Gross profit	22,922	20,678
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	11,756	11,441
Product development	1,957	1,608
Depreciation and amortization	8,959	6,455
Acquisition - related and integration costs	364	2,451
Loss from operations	(114)	(1,277)
Other income (expense):
Interest income	88	71
Other (expense) income	(190)	188
Interest expense	(1,699)	(1,242)
Total other income (expense)	(1,801)	(983)
Loss before income taxes	(1,915)	(2,260)
Income taxes	162	477
Net loss	(2,077)	(2,737)
Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	19	136
Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc.	(2,096)	(2,873)
Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders	$ (2,096)	$ (2,882)
Per share information-basic:
Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders	$ (0.03)	$ (0.04)
Per share information-diluted:
Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders	$ (0.03)	$ (0.04)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	70,700	70,238
Diluted	70,700	70,238

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (2,077)	$ (2,737)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - Foreign currency translation adjustments	501	(488)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	501	(488)
Comprehensive loss	(1,576)	(3,225)
Less: Comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6)	(196)
Comprehensive loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc.	$ (1,582)	$ (3,421)

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (2,077)	$ (2,737)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Change in allowance for doubtful accounts	(303)	200
Change in the fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration	100	(93)
Amortization of the fair value adjustment related to warranty liabilities acquired through acquisitions	(8)	(12)
Amortization of deferred financing fees	155	110
Depreciation and amortization	8,959	6,455
Stock-based compensation	1,386	1,131
Foreign exchange loss (gain)	351	(532)
Deferred income taxes	203	432
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	(1,096)	10,946
Inventories	(864)	(3,004)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(969)	(1,351)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(877)	(6,538)
Deferred revenue	(1,178)	(318)
Other liabilities	(118)	130
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,664	4,819
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired		(133,707)
Capital expenditures	(9,835)	(4,171)
Cash held for acquisition		123,000
Net cash used in investing activities	(9,835)	(14,878)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds received from issuance of long-term debt		10,000
Cash paid for debt issuance costs		(842)
Proceeds received from exercise of stock options		244
Principal payment of note payable		(10,000)
Principal payments of capital leases		(24)
Net cash used in financing activities		(622)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	252	(192)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(5,919)	(10,873)
Beginning of period	27,077	91,565
End of period	21,158	80,692
Cash paid for
Interest	2,198	2,332
Income taxes	138	364
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Capital expenditures incurred not yet paid	3,777	3,186
Capital expenditure milestone payable incurred not yet paid	5,070	5,460
Stock-based compensation related to capital expenditures	$ 66	28
Series A convertible preferred stock dividend paid in kind		9
Common stock issued as payment for MPUs		358
Acquisition-related contingent consideration		$ 542

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Beginning balances at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 308,509	$ 909	$ 70	$ 376,297	$ (583)	$ (68,137)	$ (96)	$ 49
Beginning balances, shares at Dec. 31, 2014		90,973	70,109,488				29,990
Vesting of restricted stock units, shares			227,382
Stock-based compensation	1,082			1,082
Common stock issued as payment for MPUs	358			358
Common stock issued as payment for MPUs, shares			54,801
Series A convertible preferred stock dividend		$ 9				(9)
Series A convertible preferred stock dividend, shares		902
Exercise of stock options	244			244
Exercise of stock options, shares			50,000
Net income (loss)	(2,737)					(2,873)		136
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(488)				(548)			60
Ending balances at Mar. 31, 2015	306,968	$ 918	$ 70	377,981	(1,131)	(71,019)	$ (96)	245
Ending balances, shares at Mar. 31, 2015		91,875	70,441,671				29,990
Beginning balances at Dec. 31, 2015	299,756	$ 357	$ 71	381,659	(1,174)	(81,424)	$ (96)	363
Beginning balances, shares at Dec. 31, 2015		35,759	70,613,642				29,990
Vesting of restricted stock units, shares			250,859
Stock-based compensation	1,249			1,249
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock		$ (6)		6
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock, shares		(586)	976
Exercise of SARs, shares			9,740
Net income (loss)	(2,077)					(2,096)		19
Foreign currency translation adjustments	501				514			(13)
Ending balances at Mar. 31, 2016	$ 299,429	$ 351	$ 71	$ 382,914	$ (660)	$ (83,520)	$ (96)	$ 369
Ending balances, shares at Mar. 31, 2016		35,173	70,875,217				29,990

Organization and Business

Organization and Business	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Business	1. Organization and Business ORBCOMM Inc. (“ORBCOMM” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, is a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (“M2M”) and Internet of Things (“IoT”) solutions, including network connectivity, devices, device management and web reporting applications. The Company’s M2M and IoT products and services are designed to track, monitor, control and enhance security for a variety of assets, such as trailers, trucks, rail cars, sea containers, generators, fluid tanks, marine vessels, diesel or electric powered generators (“gensets”), oil and gas wells, pipeline monitoring equipment, irrigation control systems and utility meters, in industries for transportation & distribution, heavy equipment, oil & gas, maritime and government. Additionally, the Company provides satellite Automatic Identification Service (“AIS”) data services to assist in vessel navigation and to improve maritime safety for government and commercial customers worldwide. using multiple network platforms, including The Company’s satellite-based customer solution offerings uses small, low power, mobile satellite subscriber communicators for remote asset connectivity, and the Company’s terrestrial-based solutions utilizes cellular data modems with subscriber identity modules (“SIMS”). The Company also resells service using the two-way Inmarsat satellite network to provide higher bandwidth, low-latency satellite products and services, leveraging the Company’s IsatDataPro (“IDP”) technology. The Company’s customer solutions provide access to data gathered over these systems via connections to other public or private networks, including the Internet. The Company provides what it believes is the most versatile, leading-edge M2M and IoT solutions to enable its customers to run their business more efficiently.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Principles	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Principles	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Principles Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. The accompanying financial statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, and investments in variable interest entities in which the Company is determined to be the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The portions of majority-owned subsidiaries that the Company does not own are reflected as noncontrolling interests in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Investments Investments in entities over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence but does not have a controlling interest are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company considers several factors in determining whether it has the ability to exercise significant influence with respect to investments, including, but not limited to, direct and indirect ownership level in the voting securities, active participation on the board of directors, approval of operating and budgeting decisions and other participatory and protective rights. Under the equity method, the Company’s proportionate share of the net income or loss of such investee is reflected in the Company’s condensed consolidated results of operations. When the Company does not exercise significant influence over the investee, the investment is accounted for under the cost method. Although the Company owns interests in companies that it accounts for pursuant to the equity method, the investments in those entities had no carrying value as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The Company has no guarantees or other funding obligations to those entities. The Company had no equity in or losses of those investees for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. Acquisition-related and Integration Costs Acquisition-related and integration costs are expensed as incurred and are presented separately on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. These costs may include professional services expenses and identifiable integration costs directly relating to acquisitions. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company has no financial assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain triggering events occur the Company is required to evaluate its non-financial assets for impairment and any resulting asset impairment would require that a non-financial asset be recorded at the fair value. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820 “ Fair Value Measurement Disclosure,” The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated their fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. The carrying value of the Secured Credit Facilities, as defined below, approximated its fair value as the debt is at variable interest rates. The fair value of the Note-payable related party is deminimus. Concentration of Credit Risk The Company’s customers are primarily commercial organizations. Accounts receivable are generally unsecured. Accounts receivable are due in accordance with payment terms included in contracts negotiated with customers. Amounts due from customers are stated net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company determines its allowance for doubtful accounts by considering a number of factors, including the length of time accounts are past due, the customer’s current ability to pay its obligations to the Company and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Company writes-off accounts receivable when they are deemed uncollectible. There were no customers with revenues greater than 10% of the Company’s consolidated total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. One customer, Caterpillar Inc., comprised 10.7% and 11.6% of the Company’s consolidated accounts receivable as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. As of March 31, 2016, the Company did not maintain in-orbit insurance coverage for its ORBCOMM Generation 1 (“OG1”) satellites to address the risk of potential systemic anomalies, failures or catastrophic events affecting its satellite constellation. The Company maintains in-orbit insurance coverage for its ORBCOMM Generation 2 (“OG2”) satellites, as described in “Note 15 – Commitments and Contingencies.” Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, determined on a first-in, first-out basis. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, inventory consisted primarily of $18,005 and $16,912, respectively, of finished goods and purchased parts to be utilized by its contract manufacturer and $3,660 and $3,800, respectively, of raw materials, net of inventory obsolescence. The Company reviews inventory quantities on hand and evaluates the realizability of inventories and adjusts the carrying value as necessary based on forecasted product demand. A provision is made for potential losses on slow moving and obsolete inventories when identified. Valuation of Long-lived Assets Property and equipment and other long-lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company measures recoverability by comparing the carrying amount to the projected cash flows the assets are expected to generate. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that carrying value exceeds fair value. Our satellite constellation and related assets are evaluated as a single asset group whenever facts or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If indicators of impairment are identified, recoverability of long-lived assets is measured by comparing their carrying amount to the projected cash flows the assets are expected to generate. Determining whether an impairment has occurred typically requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including the allocation of cash flows to assets or asset groups and, if required, an estimate of fair value for those assets or asset groups. If a satellite were to fail while in-orbit, the resulting loss would be charged to expense in the period it is determined that the satellite is not recoverable. The amount of any such loss would be reduced to the extent of insurance proceeds estimated to be received. Refer to “Note 6 – Satellite Network and Other Equipment” for more information. Warranty Costs The Company accrues for one-year warranty coverage on product sales estimated at the time of sale based on historical costs to repair or replace products for customers compared to historical product revenues. The warranty accrual is included in accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Refer to “Note 8 – Accrued Liabilities” for more information. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09 “ Improvements to Employee Share Based Payment Accounting Compensation – Stock Compensation

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	3. Acquisitions WAM Technologies, LLC On October 6, 2015, pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement entered into by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, WAM Technologies, LLC (“WAM”) and the individual owners of WAM (the “Sellers”), the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of WAM for total consideration of $8,500, subject to net working capital adjustments, of which $1,100 was deposited in escrow in connection with certain indemnification obligations (the “WAM Acquisition”). Preliminary Estimated Purchase Price Allocation The WAM Acquisition has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 805 “ Business Combinations Amount Accounts receivable $ 570 Property, plant and equipment 122 Intangible assets 4,810 Total identifiable assets acquired 5,502 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 202 Deferred revenues 7,326 Total liabilities assumed 7,528 Net identifiable assets acquired (2,026 ) Goodwill 10,526 Total preliminary purchase price $ 8,500 Intangible Assets The estimated fair value of the technology and trademark intangible assets was determined using the “relief from royalty method” under the income approach, which is a valuation technique that provides an estimate of the fair value of an asset based on the costs savings that are available through ownership of the asset by the avoidance of paying royalties to license the use of the assets from another owner (the “Technology and Trademark Valuation Technique”). The estimated fair value of the customer lists was determined using the “excess earnings method” under the income approach, which represents the total income to be generated by the asset. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in the development of those asset valuations include the projected revenue associated with the asset, the appropriate discount rate to select in order to measure the risk inherent in each future cash flow stream, the assessment of each asset’s life cycle, as well as other factors (the “Customer List Valuation Technique”). The discount rate used to arrive at the present value at the acquisition date of the customer lists, technology and trademarks was 26%. The remaining useful lives of the technology and trademarks were based on historical product development cycles, the projected rate of technology migration and a market participant’s use of these intangible assets and the pattern of projected economic benefit of these intangible assets. The remaining useful lives of customer lists were based on the customer attrition and the projected economic benefit of these customers. Estimated Useful life (years) Amount Customer lists - one customer 10 $ 3,720 Customer lists - all other customers 11 600 Technology 10 450 Trademarks 1 40 $ 4,810 Goodwill The WAM Acquisition expands and strengthens the Company’s cold chain monitoring solutions, which include trailers, rail cars, gensets and sea containers. With the addition of WAM’s installed base, the Company is expected to become a leader in monitoring cargo shipments. These factors contributed to a preliminary estimated purchase price resulting in recognition of goodwill. The goodwill attributable to the WAM Acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes. Indemnification Asset In connection with the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into an escrow agreement with the Sellers and an escrow agent. Under the terms of the escrow agreement, $1,100 was placed in an escrow account through December 2017 to fund any indemnification obligations to the Company under the Asset Purchase Agreement. Unaudited Pro Forma Results of Operation The following tables present the unaudited pro forma consolidated operating results for the Company, as though the WAM Acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the prior annual reporting period. The unaudited pro forma results reflect certain adjustments related to past operating performance, acquisition costs and acquisition accounting adjustments, such as increased depreciation and amortization expense based on the fair valuation of assets acquired and the related tax effects. The pro forma results do not include any anticipated synergies which may be achievable subsequent to the acquisition date. Accordingly, such pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred had the acquisition been completed on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of the future operating results of the combined company: Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 As Reported WAM Acquisition Pro Forma Net revenues $ 42,330 $ 2,088 $ 44,418 Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders $ (2,882 ) $ 461 $ (2,421 ) Earnings per share: Basic $ (0.04 ) $ (0.03 ) Diluted $ (0.04 ) $ (0.03 ) InSync, Inc. On January 16, 2015, pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement entered into by the Company, IDENTEC Group AG (“IDENTEC”) and InSync Software, Inc. (“InSync”), the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of InSync from IDENTEC for an aggregate consideration of (i) $10,850 in cash, comprised of various components and inclusive of net working capital adjustments of $250, of which $1,320 was deposited in escrow in connection with certain indemnification obligations; and (ii) additional contingent consideration of up to $5,000 (the “InSync Acquisition”). The InSync Acquisition supports the Company’s strategy to provide the most complete set of applications and capabilities in the M2M and IoT industry, while broadening the Company’s market access to a wide range of industries. SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc. On January 1, 2015, pursuant to an Arrangement Agreement dated November 1, 2014, among the Company, the Company’s acquisition subsidiary, SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc. (“SkyWave”) and the representatives of certain SkyWave shareholders, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of SkyWave for total consideration of $130,203 consisting of (i) $122,373 cash consideration, inclusive of a working capital settlement of $300, of which $10,600 was deposited in escrow in connection with certain indemnification obligations; and (ii) $7,500 in the form of a promissory note settled by the transfer of assets to Inmarsat Global Limited (“Inmarsat”) pursuant to an agreement with Inmarsat (the “SkyWave Acquisition”). The $7,500 note was not considered part of the purchase price for accounting purposes. The SkyWave Acquisition furthers the Company’s strategy to provide the most complete set of options and capabilities in the industry. SkyWave’s distribution channels in South America, Asia and the Middle East, along with Inmarsat’s support, provide the Company with broader global distribution and provide the Company access to new geographies in Eastern Europe and Asia while adding diverse vertical markets, such as security and marine. The addition of SkyWave’s higher bandwidth, low-latency satellite products and services that leverage the IDP technology, which is now jointly owned by the Company and Inmarsat, also further expands the breadth of the Company’s solutions portfolio. Euroscan Holding B.V. On March 11, 2014, pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement entered into by the Company and MWL Management B.V., R.Q. Management B.V., WBB GmbH, ING Corporate Investments Participaties B.V. and Euroscan Holding B.V., as sellers (the “Share Purchase Agreement”), the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding equity of Euroscan Holding B.V., including, indirectly, its wholly-owned subsidiaries Euroscan B.V., Euroscan GmbH Vertrieb Technischer Geräte, Euroscan Technology Ltd. and Ameriscan, Inc. (collectively, the “Euroscan Group” or “Euroscan”) for an aggregate consideration of (i) $29,163, inclusive of net working capital adjustments and net cash (on a debt free, cash free basis); (ii) issuance of 291,230 shares of the Company’s common stock, valued at $7.70 per share, which reflected the Company’s closing price on the acquisition date; and (iii) additional contingent considerations of up to $6,547 (the “Euroscan Acquisition”). The Euroscan Acquisition allows the Company to complement its North American operations in M2M by adding significant distribution channel in Europe and other key geographies where Euroscan has market share. Contingent Consideration Additional consideration is conditionally due to MWL Management B.V. and R.Q. Management B.V. upon achievement of financial and operational milestones through March 2017. The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration obligation is determined using Level 3 unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity based on our own assumptions. The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration was determined based on the Company’s preliminary estimates using the probability-weighted discounted cash flow approach. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company recorded $1,181 and $1,719 in other non-current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, respectively, in connection with the contingent consideration. As of March 31, 2016, the Company recorded $612 in accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheet in connection with the contingent consideration. Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration obligations are recorded in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The Company recorded an increase in the contingent liability of $100 in selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 due to an increase in the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, charges of $88 were recorded to SG&A for accretion associated with the contingent consideration.

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Stock-based Compensation	4. Stock-based Compensation The Company’s stock-based compensation plans consist of the 2006 Long-Term Incentives Plan (the “2006 LTIP”), under which there were 1,930,825 shares available for grant as of March 31, 2016. Total stock-based compensation recorded by the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was $1,386 and $1,131, respectively. Total capitalized stock-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was $66 and $28, respectively. The following table summarizes the components of stock-based compensation expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Cost of services $ 175 $ 114 Cost of product sales 12 14 Selling, general and administrative 1,078 929 Product development 121 74 Total $ 1,386 $ 1,131 As of March 31, 2016, the Company had unrecognized compensation costs for stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units totaling $4,525. 2006 LTIP Time-Based Stock Appreciation Rights A summary of the Company’s time-based Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows: Weighted- Average Aggregate Weighted- Remaining Intrinsic Number of Average Contractual Value Shares Exercise Price Term (years) (In thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2016 4,109,184 $ 5.22 Granted — — Exercised (44,600 ) 4.72 Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding at March 31, 2016 4,064,584 $ 5.28 5.39 $ 22,031 Exercisable at March 31, 2016 3,855,317 $ 5.26 5.15 $ 21,376 Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2016 4,064,584 $ 5.28 5.39 $ 22,031 For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $94 and $429 relating to these SARs, respectively. As of March 31, 2016, $861 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these SARs is expected to be recognized through August 2018. The intrinsic value of the time-based SARs exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $177. Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights A summary of the Company’s performance-based SARs for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows: Weighted- Average Aggregate Weighted- Remaining Intrinsic Number of Average Contractual Value Shares Exercise Price Term (years) (In thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2016 778,774 $ 6.33 Granted — — Exercised (400 ) 2.87 Forfeited or expired (1,000 ) 5.65 Outstanding at March 31, 2016 777,374 $ 6.33 4.12 $ 3,752 Exercisable at March 31, 2016 777,374 $ 6.33 4.12 $ 3,752 Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2016 777,374 $ 6.33 4.12 $ 3,752 For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $2 and $13 relating to these SARs, respectively. As of March 31, 2016, there is no unrecognized compensation cost related to these SARs expected to be recognized. The intrinsic value of the performance-based SARs exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $3. The fair value of each time-based and performance-based SAR award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the assumptions described below. For the periods indicated, the expected volatility was based on the Company’s historical volatility over the expected terms of the SAR awards. Estimated forfeitures were based on voluntary and involuntary termination behavior, as well as analysis of actual forfeitures. The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of the grant over the expected term of the SAR grants. The Company did not grant time-based or performance-based SARs during the three months ended March 31, 2016. Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Risk-free interest rate 1.35% and 1.82% Expected life (years) 6.0 Estimated volatility factor 64.0% Expected dividends None Time-based Restricted Stock Units A summary of the Company’s time-based Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows: Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance at January 1, 2016 366,004 $ 6.63 Granted 132,945 7.64 Vested (75,470 ) 6.41 Forfeited or expired (4,055 ) 6.78 Balance at March 31, 2016 419,424 $ 6.99 For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $562 and $171 related to these RSUs, respectively. As of March 31, 2016, $2,318 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these RSUs is expected to be recognized through March 2019. Performance-based Restricted Stock Units A summary of the Company’s performance-based RSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows: Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance at January 1, 2016 499,369 $ 6.66 Granted — — Vested (175,389 ) 6.53 Forfeited or expired (64,315 ) 6.55 Balance at March 31, 2016 259,665 $ 6.66 For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $525 and $442 related to these RSUs, respectively. As of March 31, 2016, $1,346 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these RSUs is expected to be recognized through March 2017. The fair values of the time-based and performance-based RSU awards are based upon the closing stock price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Performance Units The Company grants Market Performance Units (“MPUs”) to its senior executives based on stock price performance over a three-year period measured on December 31 of each year in the performance period. The MPUs will vest at the end of each year in the performance period only if the Company satisfies the stock price performance targets and continued employment by the senior executives through the dates the Compensation Committee has determined that the targets have been achieved. The value of the MPUs that will be earned each year ranges up to 15% of each of the senior executives’ annual base salaries depending on the Company’s stock price performance target for that year. The value of the MPUs can be paid in either cash or common stock or a combination of cash and stock at the Company’s option. The MPUs are classified as a liability and are revalued at the end of each reporting period based on the fair value of the awards over a three-year period. As the MPUs contain both a performance and service condition, the MPUs have been treated as a series of three separate awards, or tranches, for purposes of recognizing stock-based compensation expense. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense on a tranche-by-tranche basis over the requisite service period for that specific tranche. The Company estimated the fair value of the MPUs using a Monte Carlo Simulation Model that used the following assumptions: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Risk-free interest rate 0.51% 0.21% to 0.81% Estimated volatility factor 35.0% 35.0% to 39.0% Expected dividends None None For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $203 and $76 relating to these MPUs, respectively. In January 2015, the Company issued 54,801 shares of its common stock as payment of MPUs in connection with achieving the fiscal year 2013 and 2014 stock performance target.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders	5. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders The Company accounts for earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260, “ Earnings Per Share Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders $ (2,096 ) $ (2,882 ) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic number of common shares outstanding 70,700 70,238 Dilutive effect of unvested SARs and RSUs and shares of Series A convertible preferred stock — — Diluted number of common shares outstanding 70,700 70,238 Earnings per share: Basic $ (0.03 ) $ (0.04 ) Diluted $ (0.03 ) $ (0.04 ) The following represents amounts not included in diluted EPS as their impact was anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method: Three Months Ended March 31, (Shares in thousands) 2016 2015 SARs 204 671 The computation of net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. $ (2,096 ) $ (2,873 ) Preferred stock dividends on Series A convertible preferred stock — (9 ) Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders $ (2,096 ) $ (2,882 )

Satellite Network and Other Equ

Satellite Network and Other Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Text Block [Abstract]
Satellite Network and Other Equipment	6. Satellite Network and Other Equipment Satellite network and other equipment consisted of the following: Useful life March 31, December 31, (years) 2016 2015 Land $ 381 $ 381 Satellite network 1-10 245,135 104,088 Capitalized software 3-7 16,389 13,201 Computer hardware 3 4,139 4,027 Other 2-7 6,963 6,853 Assets under construction 11,420 147,288 284,427 275,838 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (49,245 ) (45,868 ) $ 235,182 $ 229,970 During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company capitalized costs attributable to the design and development of internal-use software in the amount of $879 and $892, respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was $5,431 and $3,846, respectively, including amortization of internal-use software of $850 and $377, respectively. As of March 31, 2016, assets under construction primarily consist of costs associated with acquiring, developing and testing software and hardware for internal and external use that have not yet been placed into service. As of December 31, 2015, assets under construction primarily consist of milestone payments pursuant to procurement agreements, which includes the design, development, launch and other direct costs relating to the construction of the OG2 satellites and upgrades to its infrastructure and ground segment. Refer to “Note 15 – Commitments and Contingencies” for more information regarding the construction of the Company’s OG2 satellites. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company recorded an impairment loss on one of its leased AIS satellites. Upon abandonment of the satellite, the Company no longer expects future cash flows to be generated from this asset. The impairment loss of $466 was determined based on the net carrying value of the asset at the time of the impairment and was recorded in depreciation and amortization in the condensed consolidated statement of operations in the three months ended March 31, 2016. In addition, the Company decreased satellite network and other equipment, net and the associated accumulated depreciation on the condensed consolidated balance sheet by $2,374 and $1,908, respectively, as of March 31, 2016. On December 21, 2015, the Company launched the remaining 11 of its OG2 satellites aboard a Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (“SpaceX”) Falcon 9 launch vehicle. On March 1, 2016, following an in-orbit testing period, the Company initiated commercial service for the 11 OG2 satellites. The satellites provide both M2M and IoT messaging and AIS service for the Company’s global customers. As a result of the 11 OG2 satellites being placed into service, the Company reclassified $137,772 of costs out of assets under construction and into satellite network on March 1, 2016, and began depreciating the satellites over an estimated 10-year life. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, Company recorded $2,826 and $2,081 of depreciation in connection with its 17 OG2 satellite constellation, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company recorded $1,148 of depreciation in connection with the 11 OG2 satellites placed into service. In June 2015, the Company lost communication with one of its in-orbit OG2 satellites. The Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $12,748 on the condensed consolidated statement of operations in the quarter ended June 30, 2015 to write off the net book value of the satellite. In addition, the Company decreased satellite network and other equipment, net and the associated accumulated depreciation on the condensed consolidated balance sheet by $13,788 and $1,040, respectively, as of December 31, 2015. In January 2015, the Company lost communication with one of its OG1 Plane B satellites. In the quarter ended March 31, 2015, the Company removed $137 from satellite network and accumulated depreciation, respectively, representing the fully depreciated value of the satellite. In September 2015, the satellite reestablished communication with the Company’s ground stations. There was no impact on the condensed consolidated balance sheet for the re-establishment of communications with this satellite.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	7. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of an acquired business over the estimated fair values of the underlying net tangible and intangible assets. Goodwill consisted of the following: Amount Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 112,425 Additions through acquisitions — Other adjustments — Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 112,425 Goodwill is allocated to the Company’s one reportable segment, which is its only reporting unit. The Company’s intangible assets consisted of the following: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Useful life Accumulated Accumulated (years) Cost amortization Net Cost amortization Net Customer lists 5-14 $ 90,212 $ (13,472 ) $ 76,740 $ 90,212 $ (11,319 ) $ 78,893 Patents and technology 5-10 16,510 (4,555 ) 11,955 16,390 (4,090 ) 12,300 Trade names and trademarks 1-2 2,884 (1,350 ) 1,534 2,885 (906 ) 1,979 $ 109,606 $ (19,377 ) $ 90,229 $ 109,487 $ (16,315 ) $ 93,172 As of March 31, 2016, the Company reviewed the useful lives for its trade name and trademark intangible assets and determined there to be events and circumstances to warrant a revision of the remaining amortization period. In accordance with FASB ASC 350 “ Intangibles – Goodwill and Other The weighted-average amortization period for the intangible assets is 10.1 years. The weighted-average amortization period for customer lists, patents and technology and trade names and trademarks is 10.5, 9.2 and 1.2 years, respectively. Amortization expense was $3,062 and $2,609 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets subsequent to March 31, 2016 is as follows: Amount 2016 (remaining) $ 9,193 2017 10,628 2018 10,374 2019 10,339 2020 10,061 2021 9,604 Thereafter 30,030 $ 90,229

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	8. Accrued Liabilities The Company’s accrued liabilities consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, 2016 2015 Accrued compensation and benefits $ 7,853 $ 7,082 Warranty 2,141 2,321 Corporate income tax payable 88 204 Contingent consideration 612 — Accrued satellite network and other equipment 2,359 1,642 Accrued inventory purchases 2,628 1,676 Milestone payable 5,070 3,185 Accrued interest expense 1,018 1,017 Accrued airtime charges 938 834 Other accrued expenses 6,751 6,225 $ 29,458 $ 24,186 For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, changes in accrued warranty obligations consisted of the following: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 2,322 $ 1,470 Warranty liabilities assumed from acquisition — 450 Amortization of fair value adjustment of warranty liabilities acquired through acquisitions (8 ) (12 ) Reduction of warranty liabilities assumed in connection with acquisitions (29 ) (174 ) Warranty expense 149 404 Warranty charges (293 ) (49 ) Ending balance $ 2,141 $ 2,089

Deferred Revenues

Deferred Revenues	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Revenues	9. Deferred Revenues Deferred revenues consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, 2016 2015 Service activation fees $ 9,985 $ 10,800 Prepaid services 2,235 2,624 Warranty revenues 293 252 12,513 13,676 Less current portion (7,373 ) (7,652 ) Long-term portion $ 5,140 $ 6,024

Note Payable-Related Party

Note Payable-Related Party	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Note Payable-Related Party	10. Note Payable-Related Party In connection with the acquisition of a majority interest in Satcom in 2005, the Company recorded an indebtedness to OHB Technology A.G. (formerly known as OHB Teledata A.G.), a stockholder of the Company. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the principal balance of the note payable was €1,138 and it had a carrying value of $1,298 and $1,241, respectively. The carrying value was based on the note’s estimated fair value at the time of acquisition. The difference between the carrying value and principal balance was being amortized to interest expense over the estimated life of the note of six years which ended in September 30, 2011. This note does not bear interest and has no fixed repayment term. Repayment will be made from the distribution profits, as defined in the note agreement, of ORBCOMM Europe LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The note has been classified as long-term and the Company does not expect any repayments to be required prior to March 31, 2017.

Note Payable

Note Payable	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Note Payable	11. Note Payable Secured Credit Facilities On September 30, 2014, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Macquarie CAF LLC (“Macquarie” or the “Lender”) in order to refinance the Company’s Senior Notes. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Lender provided secured credit facilities (the “Secured Credit Facilities”) in an aggregate amount of $160,000 comprised of (i) a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $70,000 (the “Initial Term Loan Facility”); (ii) a $10,000 revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”); (iii) a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $10,000 (the “Term B2 Facility”), the proceeds of which were drawn and used on January 16, 2015 to partially finance the InSync Acquisition; and (iv) a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $70,000 (the “Term B3 Facility”), the proceeds of which were drawn on December 30, 2014 and used on January 1, 2015 to partially finance the SkyWave Acquisition. Proceeds of the Initial Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility were funded on October 10, 2014 and were used to repay in full the Company’s Senior Notes and pay certain related fees, expenses and accrued interest, as well as for general corporate purposes. The Secured Credit Facilities mature five years after the initial fund date of the Initial Term Loan Facility (the “Maturity Date”), but are subject to mandatory prepayments in certain circumstances. The Secured Credit Facilities will bear interest, at the Company’s election, of a per annum rate equal to either (a) a base rate plus 3.75% or (b) LIBOR plus 4.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.00%. The Secured Credit Facilities will be secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ assets. Subject to the terms set forth in the Credit Agreement, the Company may make optional prepayments on the Secured Credit Facilities at any time prior to the Maturity Date. The remaining principal balance is due on the Maturity Date. The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, conditions to funding, covenants and events of default. The covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement include, among other things, prohibitions on the Company and its subsidiaries against incurring certain indebtedness and investments (other than permitted acquisitions and other exceptions as specified therein), providing certain guarantees and incurring certain liens. In addition, the Credit Agreement includes a leverage ratio and consolidated liquidity covenant, as defined, whereby the Company is permitted to have a maximum consolidated leverage ratio as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of up to 5.00 to 1.00 and a minimum consolidated liquidity of $7,500 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter. The Credit Agreement provides for certain events of default, the occurrence of which could result in the acceleration of the Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement. In connection with entering into the Credit Agreement, and the subsequent funding of the Initial Term Loan Facility, Revolving Credit Facility, Term B2 Facility and the Term B3 Facility, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of approximately $4,721. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, amortization of the debt issuance costs was $227 and $219, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company capitalized $744, of interest expense and amortization of the debt issuance costs associated with the Initial Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility to construction of the OG2 satellites. The Company capitalized interest expense and deferred issuance costs associated with these facilities through March 1, 2016, the date the final 11 OG2 satellites were placed in service. The Company recorded charges of $1,664 to interest expense on its statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016, related to interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs associated with the Term B2 and Term B3 Facilities and the Initial Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility after the OG2 satellites were placed in service on March 1, 2016. At March 31, 2016, no amounts were outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. The net availability under the Revolving Credit Facility was $10,000 as of March 31, 2016. As of March 31, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	12. Stockholders’ Equity Series A convertible preferred stock During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company did not issue dividends to the holders of the Series A convertible preferred stock. As of March 31, 2016, dividends in arrears were $7. Common Stock As of March 31, 2016, the Company has reserved 7,451,870 shares of common stock for future issuances related to employee stock compensation plans.

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	13. Segment Information The Company operates in one reportable segment, M2M data communications. Other than satellites in orbit, goodwill and intangible assets, long-lived assets outside of the United States are not significant. The Company’s foreign exchange exposure is limited as approximately 94% of the Company’s consolidated revenue is collected in US dollars. The following table summarizes revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the region in which the customer is located. Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 United States 60 % 58 % South America 12 % 14 % Japan 5 % 2 % Europe 20 % 18 % Other 3 % 8 % 100 % 100 %

Income taxes

Income taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes	14. Income taxes For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company’s income tax provision was $162, compared to $477 for the prior year period. The change in the income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2016 primarily related to a change in the geographical mix of income which decreased taxable non-U.S. earnings before income taxes when compared to the prior year period, partially offset by higher deferred tax expense in the current period related to higher amortization of tax goodwill. If the Company’s current estimates change in future periods, the impact on the deferred tax assets and liabilities may change correspondingly. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company maintained a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets primarily attributable to operations in the United States, as the realization of such assets was not considered more likely than not. There were no changes to the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits during the three months ended March 31, 2016. The Company does not expect any significant changes to its unrecognized tax positions during the next twelve months. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. No interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	15. Commitments and Contingencies OG2 satellite procurement On May 5, 2008, the Company entered into a procurement agreement with Sierra Nevada Corporation (“SNC”) pursuant to which SNC constructed the Company’s eighteen OG2 satellites (the “Initial Satellites”). Under the agreement, SNC also provided launch support services, a test satellite (excluding the mechanical structure), a satellite software simulator and the associated ground support equipment. On August 23, 2011, the Company and SNC entered into a definitive First Amendment to the procurement agreement (the “First Amendment”). The First Amendment amends certain terms of the procurement agreement and supplements or amends five separate task order agreements, between May 20, 2010 and December 15, 2010. Between July 3, 2012 and April 18, 2014, the Company and SNC entered into five additional task order agreements for additional costs of up to $2,700. On March 20, 2014, the Company and SNC entered into a definitive Second Amendment to the procurement agreement (the “Second Amendment”). The Second Amendment amends certain terms of the procurement agreement dated May 5, 2008, as amended by the First Amendment and supplemented by nine separate Task Orders entered into prior to that date (collectively, “Task Orders #1-9”). The Second Amendment modifies the number of satellites in each shipset to reflect the actual number of satellites to be launched in each of the two missions. The Second Amendment also modifies the payment milestone schedule under the First Amendment but does not change the total contract price (excluding optional satellites and costs under Task Orders #1-9) of $117,000. As of March 31, 2016, the Company has remaining operational milestone payments of $5,070 which will be payable subject to achievement of the operational milestones during the year ended December 31, 2016. On December 21, 2012, the Company and SpaceX entered into a Launch Services Agreement (the “Falcon 9 Agreement”) pursuant to which SpaceX provided launch services (the “Launch Services”) for the carriage into LEO of up to 17 OG2 satellites. Under the Falcon 9 Agreement, SpaceX also provided to the Company satellite-to-launch vehicle integration and launch support services, as well as certain related optional services. The total price under the Falcon 9 Agreement (excluding any optional services) is $42,600 subject to certain adjustments, which reflects pricing agreed under the 2009 agreement for Launch Services. The amounts due under the Falcon 9 Agreement were paid by the Company in installments from the date of execution of the Falcon 9 Agreement through the performance of each Launch Service. On April 13, 2015, the Company and SpaceX entered into Amendment #1 to the Falcon 9 Agreement (the “First LSA Amendment”). The First LSA Amendment amends certain terms of the Falcon 9 Agreement dated December 21, 2012 applicable to the second launch period including (i) the milestone payment schedule related to the second launch, but does not change the total contract price of $42,600 and (ii) establishing a launch window for the second launch, as well as modifying other terms and conditions relating to the second launch as originally set forth in the Falcon 9 Agreement. The Company paid the final milestone payments of $1,246 during the quarter ended March 31, 2016. In April 2014, the Company obtained launch and one year from launch in-orbit insurance for the OG2 satellite program. For the first launch of six satellites, the Company obtained (i) a maximum total of $66,000 of launch plus one year in-orbit insurance coverage; and (ii) $22,000 of launch vehicle flight only insurance coverage (“Launch One”). The total premium cost for Launch One was $9,953. For the second launch of 11 satellites, the Company obtained (i) a maximum total of $120,000 of launch plus one year in-orbit insurance coverage; and (ii) $22,000 of launch vehicle flight only insurance coverage (“Launch Two”). The total premium cost for Launch Two is $16,454. In April 2014, the Company paid the total premium for Launch One and 5% of the total premium for Launch Two, with the balance of the premium cost for Launch Two paid in December 2015. The majority of the premium payments are recorded as satellite network and other equipment, net in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015. The policy contains a three satellite deductible across both missions under the launch plus one-year insurance coverage whereby claims are payable in excess of the first three satellites in the aggregate for both Launch One and Launch Two combined that are total losses or constructive total losses. The policy is also subject to specified exclusions and material change limitations customary in the industry. These exclusions include losses resulting from war, anti-satellite devices, insurrection, terrorist acts, government confiscation, radioactive contamination, electromagnetic interference, loss of revenue and third party liability. On July 14, 2014, the Company launched six of its OG2 satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle. On September 15, 2014, following an in-orbit testing period, the Company initiated commercial service for the six OG2 satellites. The satellites provide both M2M and IoT messaging and AIS service for the Company’s global customers. In June 2015, the Company lost communication with one of its in-orbit OG2 satellites. The Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $12,748 on the consolidated statement of operations to write off the net book value of the satellite. In addition, the Company decreased satellite network and other equipment, net and the associated accumulated depreciation on the consolidated balance sheet by $13,788 and $1,040, respectively. The Company notified its in-orbit insurers that the loss of the OG2 satellite resulted in a constructive total loss of that satellite. Under the insurance terms mentioned above, this satellite will be the first of the three satellite deductible in the aggregate for both Launch One and Launch Two, under which no claim is payable. On July 14, 2015, the Company obtained an additional one year in-orbit insurance for the five OG2 satellites currently in-orbit for a maximum total of $40,000. The additional in-orbit coverage took effect on July 15, 2015, following the end of the coverage period for the initial launch and one year in-orbit insurance for Launch One. This additional policy contains a one satellite deductible across the five in-orbit OG2 satellites whereby claims are payable in excess of the first satellite that is a total loss or constructive total loss. The policy is also subject to a specific exclusion for losses that have resulted from an anomaly with the same signatures as the initial OG2 satellite loss. There are other specified exclusions and material change limitations customary in the industry which include losses resulting from war, antisatellite devices, insurrection, terrorist acts, government confiscation, radioactive contamination, electromagnetic interference, loss of revenue and third party liability. On December 21, 2015, the Company launched the remaining 11 OG2 satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle. On March 1, 2016, following an in-orbit testing period, the Company initiated commercial service on these OG2 satellites, which are both M2M and IoT messaging and AIS services for the Company’s global customers. Airtime credits In 2001, in connection with the organization of ORBCOMM Europe and the reorganization of the ORBCOMM business in Europe, the Company agreed to grant certain country representatives in Europe approximately $3,736 in airtime credits. The Company has not recorded the airtime credits as a liability for the following reasons: (i) the Company has no obligation to pay the unused airtime credits if they are not utilized; and (ii) the airtime credits are earned by the country representatives only when the Company generates revenue from the country representatives. The airtime credits have no expiration date. Accordingly, the Company is recording airtime credits as services are rendered and these airtime credits are recorded net of revenues from the country representatives. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, airtime credits used totaled approximately $7 and $8, respectively. As of March 31, 2016 and 2015, unused credits granted by the Company were approximately $2,031 and $2,060, respectively.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	16. Subsequent Events On April 11, 2016, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Skygistics (PTY) Ltd. (“Skygistics”). Based outside of Johannesburg, South Africa, Skygistics provides a broad range of satellite and cellular connectivity options, as well as telematics solutions centered around the management of remote and mobile assets to more than 250 telematics and enterprise customers. On April 20, 2016, the stockholders of the Company approved the ORBCOMM Inc. 2016 Long-Term Incentives Plan (the “2016 LTIP”). The 2016 LTIP replaces the Company’s 2006 Long-Term Incentives Plan, as amended (the “2006 LTIP”), which was due to expire in September 2016. The number of shares authorized for delivery under the 2016 LTIP is 6,949,400 shares, including 1,949,400 shares that remained available under the 2006 LTIP as of February 17, 2016. On April 20, 2016, the stockholders of the Company approved the ORBCOMM Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”). The number of shares authorized for delivery under the ESPP is 5,000,000 shares. The ESPP will allow employees to purchase ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stock at a discount of up to 15% of its fair market value, subject to certain conditions and limitations.

Summary of Significant Accoun24

Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. The accompanying financial statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, and investments in variable interest entities in which the Company is determined to be the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The portions of majority-owned subsidiaries that the Company does not own are reflected as noncontrolling interests in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Investments	Investments Investments in entities over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence but does not have a controlling interest are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company considers several factors in determining whether it has the ability to exercise significant influence with respect to investments, including, but not limited to, direct and indirect ownership level in the voting securities, active participation on the board of directors, approval of operating and budgeting decisions and other participatory and protective rights. Under the equity method, the Company’s proportionate share of the net income or loss of such investee is reflected in the Company’s condensed consolidated results of operations. When the Company does not exercise significant influence over the investee, the investment is accounted for under the cost method. Although the Company owns interests in companies that it accounts for pursuant to the equity method, the investments in those entities had no carrying value as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The Company has no guarantees or other funding obligations to those entities. The Company had no equity in or losses of those investees for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
Acquisition-related and Integration Costs	Acquisition-related and Integration Costs Acquisition-related and integration costs are expensed as incurred and are presented separately on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. These costs may include professional services expenses and identifiable integration costs directly relating to acquisitions.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company has no financial assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain triggering events occur the Company is required to evaluate its non-financial assets for impairment and any resulting asset impairment would require that a non-financial asset be recorded at the fair value. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820 “ Fair Value Measurement Disclosure,” The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated their fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. The carrying value of the Secured Credit Facilities, as defined below, approximated its fair value as the debt is at variable interest rates. The fair value of the Note-payable related party is deminimus.
Concentration of Credit Risk	Concentration of Credit Risk The Company’s customers are primarily commercial organizations. Accounts receivable are generally unsecured. Accounts receivable are due in accordance with payment terms included in contracts negotiated with customers. Amounts due from customers are stated net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company determines its allowance for doubtful accounts by considering a number of factors, including the length of time accounts are past due, the customer’s current ability to pay its obligations to the Company and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Company writes-off accounts receivable when they are deemed uncollectible. There were no customers with revenues greater than 10% of the Company’s consolidated total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. One customer, Caterpillar Inc., comprised 10.7% and 11.6% of the Company’s consolidated accounts receivable as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. As of March 31, 2016, the Company did not maintain in-orbit insurance coverage for its ORBCOMM Generation 1 (“OG1”) satellites to address the risk of potential systemic anomalies, failures or catastrophic events affecting its satellite constellation. The Company maintains in-orbit insurance coverage for its ORBCOMM Generation 2 (“OG2”) satellites, as described in “Note 15 – Commitments and Contingencies.”
Inventories	Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, determined on a first-in, first-out basis. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, inventory consisted primarily of $18,005 and $16,912, respectively, of finished goods and purchased parts to be utilized by its contract manufacturer and $3,660 and $3,800, respectively, of raw materials, net of inventory obsolescence. The Company reviews inventory quantities on hand and evaluates the realizability of inventories and adjusts the carrying value as necessary based on forecasted product demand. A provision is made for potential losses on slow moving and obsolete inventories when identified.
Valuation of Long-lived Assets	Valuation of Long-lived Assets Property and equipment and other long-lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company measures recoverability by comparing the carrying amount to the projected cash flows the assets are expected to generate. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that carrying value exceeds fair value. Our satellite constellation and related assets are evaluated as a single asset group whenever facts or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If indicators of impairment are identified, recoverability of long-lived assets is measured by comparing their carrying amount to the projected cash flows the assets are expected to generate. Determining whether an impairment has occurred typically requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including the allocation of cash flows to assets or asset groups and, if required, an estimate of fair value for those assets or asset groups. If a satellite were to fail while in-orbit, the resulting loss would be charged to expense in the period it is determined that the satellite is not recoverable. The amount of any such loss would be reduced to the extent of insurance proceeds estimated to be received. Refer to “Note 6 – Satellite Network and Other Equipment” for more information.
Warranty Costs	Warranty Costs The Company accrues for one-year warranty coverage on product sales estimated at the time of sale based on historical costs to repair or replace products for customers compared to historical product revenues. The warranty accrual is included in accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Refer to “Note 8 – Accrued Liabilities” for more information.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09 “ Improvements to Employee Share Based Payment Accounting Compensation – Stock Compensation

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables) - WAM Technologies, LLC [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Purchase Price Allocation for Acquisition	The preliminary estimated purchase price allocation for the WAM Acquisition is as follows: Amount Accounts receivable $ 570 Property, plant and equipment 122 Intangible assets 4,810 Total identifiable assets acquired 5,502 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 202 Deferred revenues 7,326 Total liabilities assumed 7,528 Net identifiable assets acquired (2,026 ) Goodwill 10,526 Total preliminary purchase price $ 8,500
Summary of Useful Lives of Customer Relationships Based on Customer Attrition	The remaining useful lives of customer lists were based on the customer attrition and the projected economic benefit of these customers. Estimated Useful life (years) Amount Customer lists - one customer 10 $ 3,720 Customer lists - all other customers 11 600 Technology 10 450 Trademarks 1 40 $ 4,810
Summary of Pro Forma Results of Operation	The following tables present the unaudited pro forma consolidated operating results for the Company, as though the WAM Acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the prior annual reporting period. The unaudited pro forma results reflect certain adjustments related to past operating performance, acquisition costs and acquisition accounting adjustments, such as increased depreciation and amortization expense based on the fair valuation of assets acquired and the related tax effects. The pro forma results do not include any anticipated synergies which may be achievable subsequent to the acquisition date. Accordingly, such pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred had the acquisition been completed on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of the future operating results of the combined company: Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 As Reported WAM Acquisition Pro Forma Net revenues $ 42,330 $ 2,088 $ 44,418 Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders $ (2,882 ) $ 461 $ (2,421 ) Earnings per share: Basic $ (0.04 ) $ (0.03 ) Diluted $ (0.04 ) $ (0.03 )

Stock-based Compensation (Table

Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Summary Components of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	The following table summarizes the components of stock-based compensation expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Cost of services $ 175 $ 114 Cost of product sales 12 14 Selling, general and administrative 1,078 929 Product development 121 74 Total $ 1,386 $ 1,131
Time-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Summary of Stock Appreciation Rights	A summary of the Company’s time-based Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows: Weighted- Average Aggregate Weighted- Remaining Intrinsic Number of Average Contractual Value Shares Exercise Price Term (years) (In thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2016 4,109,184 $ 5.22 Granted — — Exercised (44,600 ) 4.72 Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding at March 31, 2016 4,064,584 $ 5.28 5.39 $ 22,031 Exercisable at March 31, 2016 3,855,317 $ 5.26 5.15 $ 21,376 Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2016 4,064,584 $ 5.28 5.39 $ 22,031
Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Summary of Stock Appreciation Rights	A summary of the Company’s performance-based SARs for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows: Weighted- Average Aggregate Weighted- Remaining Intrinsic Number of Average Contractual Value Shares Exercise Price Term (years) (In thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2016 778,774 $ 6.33 Granted — — Exercised (400 ) 2.87 Forfeited or expired (1,000 ) 5.65 Outstanding at March 31, 2016 777,374 $ 6.33 4.12 $ 3,752 Exercisable at March 31, 2016 777,374 $ 6.33 4.12 $ 3,752 Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2016 777,374 $ 6.33 4.12 $ 3,752
Fair Value of Stock Appreciation Rights Estimated	The fair value of each time-based and performance-based SAR award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the assumptions described below. For the periods indicated, the expected volatility was based on the Company’s historical volatility over the expected terms of the SAR awards. Estimated forfeitures were based on voluntary and involuntary termination behavior, as well as analysis of actual forfeitures. The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of the grant over the expected term of the SAR grants. The Company did not grant time-based or performance-based SARs during the three months ended March 31, 2016. Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Risk-free interest rate 1.35% and 1.82% Expected life (years) 6.0 Estimated volatility factor 64.0% Expected dividends None
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Summary of Restricted Stock Units	A summary of the Company’s time-based Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows: Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance at January 1, 2016 366,004 $ 6.63 Granted 132,945 7.64 Vested (75,470 ) 6.41 Forfeited or expired (4,055 ) 6.78 Balance at March 31, 2016 419,424 $ 6.99
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Summary of Restricted Stock Units	A summary of the Company’s performance-based RSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is as follows: Shares Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Balance at January 1, 2016 499,369 $ 6.66 Granted — — Vested (175,389 ) 6.53 Forfeited or expired (64,315 ) 6.55 Balance at March 31, 2016 259,665 $ 6.66
Performance Units [Member]
Fair Value of Stock Appreciation Rights Estimated	As the MPUs contain both a performance and service condition, the MPUs have been treated as a series of three separate awards, or tranches, for purposes of recognizing stock-based compensation expense. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense on a tranche-by-tranche basis over the requisite service period for that specific tranche. The Company estimated the fair value of the MPUs using a Monte Carlo Simulation Model that used the following assumptions: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Risk-free interest rate 0.51% 0.21% to 0.81% Estimated volatility factor 35.0% 35.0% to 39.0% Expected dividends None None

Net Income (Loss) Attributabl27

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Summary of Basic and Diluted Calculations of EPS	The following sets forth the basic and diluted calculations of EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders $ (2,096 ) $ (2,882 ) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic number of common shares outstanding 70,700 70,238 Dilutive effect of unvested SARs and RSUs and shares of Series A convertible preferred stock — — Diluted number of common shares outstanding 70,700 70,238 Earnings per share: Basic $ (0.03 ) $ (0.04 ) Diluted $ (0.03 ) $ (0.04 )
Schedule of Amounts Not Included in Diluted EPS	The following represents amounts not included in diluted EPS as their impact was anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method: Three Months Ended March 31, (Shares in thousands) 2016 2015 SARs 204 671
Summary of Net Loss Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders	The computation of net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. $ (2,096 ) $ (2,873 ) Preferred stock dividends on Series A convertible preferred stock — (9 ) Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders $ (2,096 ) $ (2,882 )

Satellite Network and Other E28

Satellite Network and Other Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Summary of Satellite Network and Other Equipment	Satellite network and other equipment consisted of the following: Useful life March 31, December 31, (years) 2016 2015 Land $ 381 $ 381 Satellite network 1-10 245,135 104,088 Capitalized software 3-7 16,389 13,201 Computer hardware 3 4,139 4,027 Other 2-7 6,963 6,853 Assets under construction 11,420 147,288 284,427 275,838 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (49,245 ) (45,868 ) $ 235,182 $ 229,970

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Goodwill	Goodwill consisted of the following: Amount Balance at January 1, 2016 $ 112,425 Additions through acquisitions — Other adjustments — Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 112,425
Components of Intangible Assets	The Company’s intangible assets consisted of the following: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Useful life Accumulated Accumulated (years) Cost amortization Net Cost amortization Net Customer lists 5-14 $ 90,212 $ (13,472 ) $ 76,740 $ 90,212 $ (11,319 ) $ 78,893 Patents and technology 5-10 16,510 (4,555 ) 11,955 16,390 (4,090 ) 12,300 Trade names and trademarks 1-2 2,884 (1,350 ) 1,534 2,885 (906 ) 1,979 $ 109,606 $ (19,377 ) $ 90,229 $ 109,487 $ (16,315 ) $ 93,172
Estimated Annual Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets	Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets subsequent to March 31, 2016 is as follows: Amount 2016 (remaining) $ 9,193 2017 10,628 2018 10,374 2019 10,339 2020 10,061 2021 9,604 Thereafter 30,030 $ 90,229

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Components of Accrued Liabilities	The Company’s accrued liabilities consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, 2016 2015 Accrued compensation and benefits $ 7,853 $ 7,082 Warranty 2,141 2,321 Corporate income tax payable 88 204 Contingent consideration 612 — Accrued satellite network and other equipment 2,359 1,642 Accrued inventory purchases 2,628 1,676 Milestone payable 5,070 3,185 Accrued interest expense 1,018 1,017 Accrued airtime charges 938 834 Other accrued expenses 6,751 6,225 $ 29,458 $ 24,186
Summary of Accrued Warranty Obligations	For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, changes in accrued warranty obligations consisted of the following: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Beginning balance $ 2,322 $ 1,470 Warranty liabilities assumed from acquisition — 450 Amortization of fair value adjustment of warranty liabilities acquired through acquisitions (8 ) (12 ) Reduction of warranty liabilities assumed in connection with acquisitions (29 ) (174 ) Warranty expense 149 404 Warranty charges (293 ) (49 ) Ending balance $ 2,141 $ 2,089

Deferred Revenues (Tables)

Deferred Revenues (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Deferred Revenues	Deferred revenues consisted of the following: March 31, December 31, 2016 2015 Service activation fees $ 9,985 $ 10,800 Prepaid services 2,235 2,624 Warranty revenues 293 252 12,513 13,676 Less current portion (7,373 ) (7,652 ) Long-term portion $ 5,140 $ 6,024

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of Revenues on Percentage Basis by Geographic Regions	The following table summarizes revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the region in which the customer is located. Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 United States 60 % 58 % South America 12 % 14 % Japan 5 % 2 % Europe 20 % 18 % Other 3 % 8 % 100 % 100 %

Organization and Business - Add

Organization and Business - Additional Information (Detail) - Satellite	Mar. 01, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Description Of Business [Line Items]
Number of micro satellites owned		41
OG2 Satellites [Member]
Description Of Business [Line Items]
Number of satellites placed in service	11

Summary of Significant Accoun34

Summary of Significant Accounting Principles - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)Customer	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)Customer	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)Customer
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity method investments	$ 0		$ 0
Guarantee or other funding obligations under equity method investment	0
Losses from equity method investment	$ 0	$ 0
Number of customers with revenues greater than 10% | Customer	0	0
Number of customers with accounts receivable greater than 10% | Customer	1		1
Inventories finished goods and purchased parts	$ 18,005,000		$ 16,912,000
Inventories raw materials	$ 3,660,000		$ 3,800,000
Warranty period	1 year
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Caterpillar Inc. [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Customers with accounts receivable greater than 10%	10.70%		11.60%

Acquisitions - Additional Infor

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Oct. 06, 2015	Jan. 16, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Mar. 11, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 01, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Portion of contingent consideration in accrued expenses					$ 612
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition effective date					Oct. 6, 2015
Aggregate consideration payable in cash and common stock	$ 8,500
Amount deposited in escrow to fund any indemnification obligations	$ 1,100
Cash consideration paid					$ 8,500
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member] | Indemnification Asset [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amount deposited in escrow to fund any indemnification obligations					$ 1,100
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member] | Technology and Trademarks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Discount rate to reflect risk characteristics of intangible assets					26.00%
InSync Software, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition effective date					Jan. 16, 2015
Amount deposited in escrow to fund any indemnification obligations		$ 1,320
Cash consideration paid		$ 10,850
Outstanding equity percentage		100.00%
Working capital settlement		$ 250
InSync Software, Inc [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent consideration payable		$ 5,000
SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition effective date					Jan. 1, 2015
Aggregate consideration payable in cash and common stock			$ 130,203
Amount deposited in escrow to fund any indemnification obligations								$ 10,600
Cash consideration paid			122,373
Outstanding equity percentage								100.00%
Working capital settlement			$ 300
Arrangement Agreement date					Nov. 1, 2014
Business acquisition, settled by promissory note								$ 7,500
Euroscan Holding B.V. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition effective date					Mar. 11, 2014
Aggregate consideration payable in cash and common stock				$ 29,163
Outstanding equity percentage				100.00%
Number of common stock shares issued for consideration				291,230
Common stock issued, per share				$ 7.70
Portion of contingent consideration in accrued expenses					$ 612
Portion of contingent consideration in other non-current liabilities					1,181		$ 1,719
Change in fair value of earn-outs amounts					$ 100	$ (88)
Euroscan Holding B.V. [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent consideration payable				$ 6,547

Acquisitions - Purchase Price A

Acquisitions - Purchase Price Allocation for Acquisition (Detail) - WAM Technologies, LLC [Member] $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	$ 570
Property, plant and equipment	122
Intangible assets	4,810
Total identifiable assets acquired	5,502
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	202
Deferred revenues	7,326
Total liabilities assumed	7,528
Net identifiable assets acquired	(2,026)
Goodwill	10,526
Total preliminary purchase price	$ 8,500

Acquisitions - Summary of Usefu

Acquisitions - Summary of Useful Lives of Customer Relationships Based on Customer Attrition (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	10 years 1 month 6 days
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets	$ 4,810
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member] | Customer Lists One Customer [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	10 years
Total intangible assets	$ 3,720
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member] | Customer Lists All Other Customers [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	11 years
Total intangible assets	$ 600
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member] | Technology [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	10 years
Total intangible assets	$ 450
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	1 year
Total intangible assets	$ 40

Acquisitions - Summary of Pro F

Acquisitions - Summary of Pro Forma Results of Operation (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 43,560	$ 42,330
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders		$ (2,882)
Earnings per share:
Basic		$ (0.04)
Diluted		$ (0.04)
Pro Forma [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net revenues		$ 44,418
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders		$ (2,421)
Earnings per share:
Basic		$ (0.03)
Diluted		$ (0.03)
WAM Technologies, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net revenues		$ 2,088
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders		$ 461

Stock-based Compensation - Addi

Stock-based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 1,386	$ 1,131
Stock-based compensation, capitalized	66	28
Unrecognized compensation costs for all share-based payment arrangements	$ 4,525
Common stock, shares issued	70,875,217		70,613,642
Time-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 94	429
Unrecognized compensation costs for all share-based payment arrangements	861
Intrinsic value of SARs	$ 177
Number of shares, granted	0
Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation costs for all share-based payment arrangements	$ 0
Intrinsic value of SARs	3
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 2	13
Number of shares, granted	0
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation costs for all share-based payment arrangements	$ 2,318
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 562	171
Number of shares, granted	132,945
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation costs for all share-based payment arrangements	$ 1,346
Stock-based compensation expense	525	442
Performance Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 203	$ 76
Maximum percentage of MPUs for senior executives	15.00%
Fair value period of MPUs	3 years
Market Performance Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Term of MPUs	3 years
Common stock, shares issued				54,801
2006 LTIP [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares available for grant	1,930,825

Stock-based Compensation - Summ

Stock-based Compensation - Summary Components of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 1,386	$ 1,131
Cost of Services [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	175	114
Cost of Product Sales [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	12	14
Selling, General and Administrative [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	1,078	929
Product Development [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 121	$ 74

Stock-based Compensation - Su41

Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Stock Appreciation Rights (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Time-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance	4,109,184
Number of Shares, Granted	0
Number of Shares, Exercised	(44,600)
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance	4,064,584
Number of Shares, Exercisable	3,855,317
Number of Shares, Vested and expected to vest	4,064,584
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | $ / shares	$ 5.22
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ / shares	4.72
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending Balance | $ / shares	5.28
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable | $ / shares	5.26
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Vested and expected to vest | $ / shares	$ 5.28
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding	5 years 4 months 21 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable	5 years 1 month 24 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Vested and expected to vest	5 years 4 months 21 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, Ending balance | $	$ 22,031
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable | $	21,376
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and expected to vest | $	$ 22,031
Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance	778,774
Number of Shares, Granted	0
Number of Shares, Exercised	(400)
Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired	(1,000)
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance	777,374
Number of Shares, Exercisable	777,374
Number of Shares, Vested and expected to vest	777,374
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | $ / shares	$ 6.33
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ / shares	2.87
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or expired | $ / shares	5.65
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending Balance | $ / shares	6.33
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable | $ / shares	6.33
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Vested and expected to vest | $ / shares	$ 6.33
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding	4 years 1 month 13 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable	4 years 1 month 13 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Vested and expected to vest	4 years 1 month 13 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, Ending balance | $	$ 3,752
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable | $	3,752
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and expected to vest | $	$ 3,752

Stock-based Compensation - Fair

Stock-based Compensation - Fair Value of Stock Appreciation Rights Estimated, Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model (Detail) - Performance-Based Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate, Minimum	1.35%
Risk-free interest rate, Maximum	1.82%
Expected life (years)	6 years
Estimated volatility factor, Minimum	64.00%
Estimated volatility factor, Maximum	64.60%

Stock-based Compensation - Su43

Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Units (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | shares	366,004
Number of Shares, Granted | shares	132,945
Number of Shares, Vested | shares	(75,470)
Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | shares	(4,055)
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | shares	419,424
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 6.63
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted | $ / shares	7.64
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares	6.41
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited or expired | $ / shares	6.78
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 6.99
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | shares	499,369
Number of Shares, Vested | shares	(175,389)
Number of Shares, Forfeited or expired | shares	(64,315)
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance | shares	259,665
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 6.66
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares	6.53
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited or expired | $ / shares	6.55
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares	$ 6.66

Stock-based Compensation - Fa44

Stock-based Compensation - Fair Value of Market Performance Units Estimated, Monte Carlo Simulation Model (Detail) - Performance Units [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate, Minimum	0.51%	0.21%
Risk-free interest rate, Maximum	0.83%	0.81%
Estimated volatility factor, Minimum	35.00%	35.00%
Estimated volatility factor, Maximum	37.00%	39.00%
Expected dividends	$ 0	$ 0

Net Income (Loss) Attributabl45

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders - Summary of Basic and Diluted Calculations of EPS (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders	$ (2,096)	$ (2,882)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic number of common shares outstanding	70,700	70,238
Diluted number of common shares outstanding	70,700	70,238
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ (0.03)	$ (0.04)
Diluted	$ (0.03)	$ (0.04)

Net Income (Loss) Attributabl46

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders - Schedule of Amounts Not Included in Diluted EPS (Detail) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
SARs [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities	204	671

Net Income (Loss) Attributabl47

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders - Summary of Net Loss Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc.	$ (2,096)	$ (2,873)
Preferred stock dividends on Series A convertible preferred stock		(9)
Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders	$ (2,096)	$ (2,882)

Satellite Network and Other E48

Satellite Network and Other Equipment - Summary of Satellite Network and Other Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 284,427	$ 275,838
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(49,245)	(45,868)
Property, plant and equipment, net	235,182	229,970
Land [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	381	381
Satellite Network [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 245,135	104,088
Satellite Network [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	1 year
Satellite Network [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	10 years
Capitalized Software [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 16,389	13,201
Capitalized Software [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Capitalized Software [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	7 years
Computer Hardware [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 4,139	4,027
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Other [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 6,963	6,853
Other [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	2 years
Other [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	7 years
Assets under Construction [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 11,420	$ 147,288

Satellite Network and Other E49

Satellite Network and Other Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 21, 2015Satellite	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)Satellite	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization expense			$ 8,959		$ 6,455
Internal-use Software [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Company capitalized costs attributable to the design and development of internal-use software			879		892
Amortization of internal-use software			850		377
Fixed Assets [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization expense			5,431		3,846
Satellite Network [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment loss on asset			466
Removal/decrease in satellite network and other equipment, net			2,374		$ 137
Accumulated depreciation on equipment			1,908
OG2 Satellites [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Number of satellites | Satellite		11
Reclassification of costs out of assets under construction into satellite network	$ 137,772
Satellites, life in years	10 years
Depreciation			1,148
OG2 Satellites Constellation [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Number of satellite constellation | Satellite					17
Depreciation			$ 2,826		$ 2,081
OG2 Satellite Impairment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Removal/decrease in satellite network and other equipment, net						$ 13,788
Non-cash impairment charge				$ 12,748
Accumulated depreciation on equipment						$ 1,040

Goodwill and Intangible Asset50

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Components of Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 112,425
Ending balance	$ 112,425

Goodwill and Intangible Asset51

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Components of Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets, Cost	$ 109,606	$ 109,487
Finite lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(19,377)	(16,315)
Finite lived intangible assets, Net	90,229	93,172
Customer Lists [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets, Cost	90,212	90,212
Finite lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(13,472)	(11,319)
Finite lived intangible assets, Net	$ 76,740	78,893
Customer Lists [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (years)	5 years
Customer Lists [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (years)	14 years
Patents and Technology [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets, Cost	$ 16,510	16,390
Finite lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(4,555)	(4,090)
Finite lived intangible assets, Net	$ 11,955	12,300
Patents and Technology [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (years)	5 years
Patents and Technology [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (years)	10 years
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets, Cost	$ 2,884	2,885
Finite lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(1,350)	(906)
Finite lived intangible assets, Net	$ 1,534	$ 1,979
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (years)	1 year
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (years)	2 years

Goodwill and Intangible Asset52

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	10 years 1 month 6 days
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 3,062	$ 2,609
Customer Lists [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	10 years 6 months
Patents and Technology [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	9 years 2 months 12 days
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member]
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful life (years)	1 year 2 months 12 days

Goodwill and Intangible Asset53

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Annual Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2016 (remaining)	$ 9,193
2,017	10,628
2,018	10,374
2,019	10,339
2,020	10,061
2,021	9,604
Thereafter	30,030
Finite lived intangible assets, Net	$ 90,229	$ 93,172

Accrued Liabilities - Component

Accrued Liabilities - Components of Accrued Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and benefits	$ 7,853	$ 7,082
Warranty	2,141	2,321
Corporate income tax payable	88	204
Contingent consideration	612
Accrued satellite network and other equipment	2,359	1,642
Accrued inventory purchases	2,628	1,676
Milestone payable	5,070	3,185
Accrued interest expense	1,018	1,017
Accrued airtime charges	938	834
Other accrued expenses	6,751	6,225
Total accrued liabilities	$ 29,458	$ 24,186

Accrued Liabilities - Summary o

Accrued Liabilities - Summary of Accrued Warranty Obligations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 2,322	$ 1,470
Warranty liabilities assumed from acquisition		450
Amortization of fair value adjustment of warranty liabilities acquired through acquisitions	(8)	(12)
Reduction of warranty liabilities assumed in connection with acquisitions	(29)	(174)
Warranty expense	149	404
Warranty charges	(293)	(49)
Ending balance	$ 2,141	$ 2,089

Deferred Revenues - Summary of

Deferred Revenues - Summary of Deferred Revenues (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Service activation fees	$ 9,985	$ 10,800
Prepaid services	2,235	2,624
Warranty revenues	293	252
Total deferred revenue	12,513	13,676
Less current portion	(7,373)	(7,652)
Long-term portion	$ 5,140	$ 6,024

Note Payable-Related Party - Ad

Note Payable-Related Party - Additional Information (Detail) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015EUR (€)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Principal balance of the note payable | €		€ 1,138		€ 1,138
Note payable — related party | $	$ 1,298		$ 1,241
Note payable estimated life	6 years

Note Payable - Additional Infor

Note Payable - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 1,699,000	$ 1,242,000
Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs	4,721,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs	227,000	$ 219,000
Capitalization of interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs	744,000
Interest expense	1,664,000
Amounts outstanding under Revolving Credit Facility	0
Net availability under the Revolving Credit Facility	$ 10,000,000
Secured Credit Facilities [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, Description	Base rate plus 3.75%
Interest rate, Percentage	3.75%
Secured Credit Facilities [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, Description	LIBOR plus 4.75%
Interest rate, Percentage	4.75%
Secured Credit Facilities [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member] | LIBOR Floor [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, Description	LIBOR floor of 1.00%
Interest rate, Percentage	1.00%
Maximum [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance of secured credit facility			$ 160,000,000
Consolidated leverage ratio	5
Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance of secured credit facility			10,000,000
Minimum [Member] | Secured Credit Facilities [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated leverage ratio	1
Consolidated liquidation cost	$ 7,500,000
Initial Term Loan Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance of secured credit facility			70,000,000
Term B2 Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance of secured credit facility			10,000,000
Term B3 Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance of secured credit facility			$ 70,000,000
Senior Notes [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured Credit Facilities , Maturity period	5 years

Stockholders' Equity - Addition

Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)shares
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance	7,451,870
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock dividends issued	0
Dividends in arrears | $	$ 7

Segment Information - Additiona

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reporting segments	1
Maximum [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of foreign revenue collected in US dollars	94.00%

Segment Information - Summary o

Segment Information - Summary of Revenues on Percentage Basis by Geographic Regions (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the country	100.00%	100.00%
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the country	60.00%	58.00%
South America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the country	12.00%	14.00%
Japan [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the country	5.00%	2.00%
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the country	20.00%	18.00%
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues on a percentage basis by geographic regions, based on the country	3.00%	8.00%

Income taxes - Additional Infor

Income taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax provision (benefit)	$ 162,000	$ 477,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, period change	0
Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions	$ 0

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jul. 14, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 14, 2014Satellite	Dec. 21, 2012USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2001USD ($)	Apr. 18, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 20, 2014USD ($)
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Milestone payments						$ 1,246
In-orbit OG2 Satellites One [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Non-cash impairment charge				$ 12,748
Removal/decrease in satellite network and other equipment, net				13,788
Accumulated depreciation on equipment				$ 1,040
Second Amendment [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Procurement agreement contract price excluding optional satellites										$ 117,000
Falcon Nine Agreement [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Contract price			$ 42,600
OG2 Satellite Procurement [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of satellites | Satellite		6
Procurement Agreement [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Remaining operational milestone payments						5,070
Procurement Agreement [Member] | Airtime [Member] | Europe [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Credits provided								$ 3,736
Credits used						7	$ 8
Unused credits granted						$ 2,031	$ 2,060
Procurement Agreement Five Additional Task Order [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Procurement agreement fixed price contract amount									$ 2,700
Launch Plus One Year In Orbit Insurance Coverage for First Launch of Six Satellites [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Insurance coverage on launch of satellite program					$ 66,000
Launch Vehicle Flight Only Insurance Coverage for First Launch of Six Satellites [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Insurance coverage on launch of satellite program					22,000
First Launch of Six Satellites [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Premium cost for launch of satellite					9,953
Launch Plus One Year In Orbit Insurance Coverage for Second Launch of Eleven Satellites [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Insurance coverage on launch of satellite program					120,000
Launch Vehicle Flight Only Insurance Coverage for Second Launch of Eleven Satellites [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Insurance coverage on launch of satellite program					22,000
Second Launch of Eleven Satellites [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Premium cost for launch of satellite					$ 16,454
Percentage of premium as to aggregate premium					5.00%
Launch Plus One Year In-orbit Insurance Coverage for Five Satellites [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Insurance coverage on launch of satellite program	$ 40,000

Subsequent Events - Additional

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail)	Apr. 20, 2016shares	Apr. 11, 2016Customer	Mar. 31, 2016	Feb. 17, 2016shares
Skygistics P T Y Ltd | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Arrangement Agreement date		Apr. 11, 2016
Skygistics P T Y Ltd | Subsequent Event | Telematics And Enterprise Customers
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of customers | Customer		250
2016 LTIP [Member] | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under the plan	6,949,400
2006 LTIP [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under the plan				1,949,400
Stock option plan expiration period			2016-09
ESPP [Member] | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized under the plan	5,000,000
Maximum [Member] | ESPP [Member] | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Percentage of discount on common stock fair market value	15.00%