| Cover | Dec. 29, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 29, 2023 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity File Number | 001-33807 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ECHOSTAR CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001415404 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-1232727 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 100 Inverness Terrace E. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Englewood |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80112 |
| City Area Code | 303 |
| Local Phone Number | 706-4000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | SATS |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
