EchoStar (SATS) 10-Q 10 May 17 2017 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	May 01, 2017
Entity Registrant Name	EchoStar CORP
Entity Central Index Key	1,415,404
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Class A common stock
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		47,804,925
Class B common stock
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		47,687,039

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,799,545	$ 2,570,365
Marketable investment securities, at fair value	383,015	522,516
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,371 and $12,956, respectively	167,860	182,527
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of zero	50,284	19,417
Inventory	79,422	62,620
Prepaids and deposits	45,604	43,456
Other current assets	12,495	10,862
Current assets of discontinued operations	213,191	311,524
Total current assets	3,751,416	3,723,287
Noncurrent Assets:
Restricted cash and marketable investment securities	8,343	12,926
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,724,049 and $2,598,492, respectively	3,425,548	3,398,195
Regulatory authorizations, net	545,620	544,633
Goodwill	504,173	504,173
Other intangible assets, net	73,006	80,734
Investments in unconsolidated entities	165,992	171,016
Other receivable - DISH Network	91,029	90,586
Other noncurrent assets, net	181,899	166,385
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0	316,924
Total noncurrent assets	4,995,610	5,285,572
Total assets	8,747,026	9,008,859
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	134,461	170,297
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	3,691	1,072
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	37,270	32,984
Deferred revenue and prepayments	54,596	59,989
Accrued interest	57,012	46,487
Accrued compensation	30,013	53,454
Accrued expenses and other	106,391	95,726
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	311	71,429
Total current liabilities	423,745	531,438
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	3,620,044	3,622,463
Deferred tax liabilities, net	736,186	746,667
Other noncurrent liabilities	121,341	90,785
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	0	10,701
Total noncurrent liabilities	4,477,571	4,470,616
Total liabilities	4,901,316	5,002,054
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)
Stockholders’ Equity:
Additional paid-in capital	3,644,370	3,828,677
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(80,191)	(124,803)
Accumulated earnings	366,470	314,247
Treasury stock, at cost	(98,162)	(98,162)
Total EchoStar stockholders’ equity	3,832,588	3,920,065
Noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock	0	73,910
Other noncontrolling interests	13,122	12,830
Total stockholders’ equity	3,845,710	4,006,805
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	8,747,026	9,008,859
Class A common stock
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock	53	52
Class B common stock
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock	48	48
Class C common stock
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock	0	0
Class D common stock
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock	0	0
Preferred Stock
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred Stock	$ 0	$ 6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Assets
Allowance for doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable (in dollars)	$ 11,371,000	$ 12,956,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable - DISH Network (in dollars)	0	0
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	$ 2,724,049,000	$ 2,598,492,000
Common stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	4,000,000,000	4,000,000,000
Class A common stock
Common stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,600,000,000	1,600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	53,320,812	52,243,465
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	47,788,494	46,711,147
Class B common stock
Common stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	47,687,039	47,687,039
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	47,687,039	47,687,039
Class C common stock
Common stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Class D common stock
Common stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	0	13,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	6,290,499
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	6,290,499

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenue:
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	$ 114,955	$ 116,449
Services and other revenue - other	269,791	269,897
Equipment revenue - DISH Network	31	2,769
Equipment revenue - other	48,374	42,859
Total revenue	433,151	431,974
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	131,783	125,582
Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	43,938	43,108
Selling, general and administrative expenses	82,991	80,545
Research and development expenses	7,705	6,932
Depreciation and amortization	115,083	110,077
Total costs and expenses	381,500	366,244
Operating income	51,651	65,730
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income	8,291	3,965
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(45,396)	(23,171)
Gains on investments, net	12,035	2,462
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities	(3,298)	0
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates, net	6,408	(808)
Other, net	1,072	7,379
Total other expense, net	(20,888)	(10,173)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	30,763	55,557
Income tax benefit (provision)	12	(20,172)
Net income from continuing operations	30,775	35,385
Net income from discontinued operations	6,577	13,058
Net income	37,352	48,443
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock	(655)	(823)
Less: Net income attributable to other noncontrolling interests	292	111
Net income attributable to EchoStar	37,715	49,155
Less: Net loss attributable to Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock	(1,209)	(1,519)
Net income attributable to EchoStar common stock	38,924	50,674
Net income from continuing operations	32,347	37,616
Net income from discontinued operations	$ 6,577	$ 13,058
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Class A and B common stock:
Basic (in shares)	94,745	93,331
Diluted (in shares)	95,893	93,852
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.34	$ 0.40
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0.07	0.14
Total basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	0.41	0.54
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	0.34	0.40
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0.07	0.14
Total diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.41	$ 0.54

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 37,352	$ 48,443
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	24,038	11,624
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and other	20,032	1,503
Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income	(2,756)	(2,247)
Recognition of other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities in net income	3,298	0
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	44,612	10,880
Comprehensive income	81,964	59,323
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock	(655)	(823)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to other noncontrolling interests	292	111
Comprehensive income attributable to EchoStar	$ 82,327	$ 60,035

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Class A and B Common Stock	Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Earnings	Treasury Stock	Noncontrolling Interest in HSS Tracking Stock	Other Noncontrolling Interests
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 3,781,642	$ 99	$ 6	$ 3,776,451	$ (117,233)	$ 134,317	$ (98,162)	$ 74,854	$ 11,310
Exercise of stock options	2,315	1		2,314
Employee benefits	11,126			11,126
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	4,020			4,020
Stock-based compensation	4,384			4,384
R&D tax credits utilized by DISH Network	(691)			(691)
Other, net	(451)			(451)
Net income	48,443					49,155		(823)	111
Foreign currency translation adjustments	11,624				11,624
Unrealized losses and impairment on available-for-sale securities, net and other	(744)				(744)
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	3,861,668	100	6	3,797,153	(106,353)	183,472	(98,162)	74,031	11,421
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	4,006,805	100	6	3,828,677	(124,803)	314,247	(98,162)	73,910	12,830
Exercise of stock options	28,038	1		28,037
Employee benefits	11,199			11,199
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	2,409			2,409
Stock-based compensation	956			956
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-09 as of January 1, 2017	14,508					14,508
Reacquisition and retirement of Tracking Stock pursuant to Share Exchange Agreement	(300,076)		6	(226,815)		0		73,255
R&D tax credits utilized by DISH Network	(93)			(93)
Net income	37,352					37,715		(655)	292
Foreign currency translation adjustments	24,038				24,038
Unrealized losses and impairment on available-for-sale securities, net and other	20,574				20,574
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 3,845,710	$ 101	$ 0	$ 3,644,370	$ (80,191)	$ 366,470	$ (98,162)	$ 0	$ 13,122

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME7

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 37,352	$ 48,443
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	126,742	126,734
Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates, net	(5,249)	963
Gain and impairment on investments, net	(8,737)	(2,462)
Stock-based compensation	956	4,384
Deferred tax provision	343	25,684
Dividends received from unconsolidated entity	7,500	0
Changes in current assets and current liabilities, net	(13,857)	(18,184)
Changes in noncurrent assets and noncurrent liabilities, net	(6,003)	3,388
Other, net	2,308	3,899
Net cash flows from operating activities	141,355	192,849
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(45,905)	(321,892)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	205,296	323,889
Expenditures for property and equipment	(102,463)	(235,223)
Refunds and other receipts related to capital expenditures	0	24,087
Changes in restricted cash and marketable investment securities	4,583	(662)
Sale of investment in unconsolidated entity	17,781	0
Expenditures for externally marketed software	(10,832)	(5,959)
Other, net	0	1,460
Net cash flows from investing activities	68,460	(214,300)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations	(8,736)	(10,542)
Net proceeds from Class A common stock options exercised	26,325	2,315
Net proceeds from Class A common stock issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan	2,409	4,020
Cash exchanged for Tracking Stock	(651)	0
Other, net	(1,475)	(302)
Net cash flows from financing activities	17,872	(4,509)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	715	536
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	228,402	(25,424)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	2,571,143	924,240
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	2,799,545	898,816
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest (including capitalized interest)	54,053	10,476
Capitalized interest	21,824	22,021
Cash paid for income taxes	1,035	2,586
Employee benefits paid in Class A common stock	11,199	11,126
Property and equipment financed under capital lease obligations	7,485	2,351
Increase (decrease) in capital expenditures included in accounts payable, net	(6,315)	3,670
Capitalized in-orbit incentive obligations	31,000	0
Noncash net assets exchanged for Tracking Stock	$ 299,425	$ 0

Organization and Business Activ

Organization and Business Activities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Business Activities	Organization and Business Activities Principal Business EchoStar Corporation (which, together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as “EchoStar,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and/or “our”) is a holding company that was organized in October 2007 as a corporation under the laws of the State of Nevada. We are a global provider of satellite service operations, video delivery solutions, broadband satellite technologies and broadband services for home and small office customers. We deliver innovative network technologies, managed services, and various communications solutions for enterprise and government customers. Our Class A common stock is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “SATS.” In February 2014, EchoStar entered into agreements with certain subsidiaries of DISH Network Corporation (“DISH”) pursuant to which, effective March 1, 2014, (i) EchoStar and our subsidiary Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation (“HSS”) issued the Tracking Stock (as defined below) to subsidiaries of DISH in exchange for five satellites (EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI, and EchoStar XIV), including the assumption of related in-orbit incentive obligations, and $11.4 million in cash and (ii) DISH and certain of its subsidiaries began receiving certain satellite services on these five satellites from us (the “Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction”). The Tracking Stock tracked the economic performance of the residential retail satellite broadband business of our Hughes segment, including certain operations, assets and liabilities attributed to such business (collectively, the “Hughes Retail Group” or “HRG”), and represented an aggregate 80.0% economic interest in HRG (the shares issued as EchoStar Tracking Stock represented a 51.89% economic interest in HRG and the shares issued as HSS Tracking Stock represented a 28.11% economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group). In addition to the remaining 20.0% economic interest in the HRG, EchoStar retained all economic interest in the wholesale satellite broadband business and other businesses of EchoStar. On January 31, 2017, EchoStar Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with DISH and certain of its subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, on February 28, 2017, among other things, EchoStar Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries received all of the shares of the Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock issued by EchoStar Corporation (the “EchoStar Tracking Stock”) and the Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock issued by HSS (the “HSS Tracking Stock”, together with the EchoStar Tracking Stock, the “Tracking Stock”) in exchange for 100% of the equity interests of certain EchoStar subsidiaries that held substantially all of our EchoStar Technologies businesses and certain other assets (collectively, the “Share Exchange”). Following consummation of the Share Exchange, EchoStar no longer operates the EchoStar Technologies business segment and the EchoStar Tracking Stock and HSS Tracking Stock were retired and are no longer outstanding and all agreements, arrangements and policy statements with respect to such tracking stock terminated and are of no further effect. As a result of the Share Exchange, the condensed consolidated financial statements of the EchoStar Technologies businesses have been presented as discontinued operations and, as such, have been excluded from continuing operations and segment results for all periods presented. See Note 3 for further discussion of our discontinued operations. We currently operate in the following two business segments: • Hughes — which provides broadband satellite technologies and broadband services to home and small office customers and network technologies, managed services and communication solutions to domestic and international consumers and enterprise and government customers. The Hughes segment also provides managed services, hardware, and satellite services to large enterprises and government customers, and designs, provides and installs gateway and terminal equipment to customers for other satellite systems. In addition, our Hughes segment provides satellite ground segment systems and terminals to mobile system operators. • EchoStar Satellite Services (“ESS”) — which uses certain of our owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related licenses to provide satellite service operations and video delivery solutions on a full-time and occasional-use basis primarily to DISH Network Corporation and its subsidiaries (“DISH Network”), Dish Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., a joint venture we entered into in 2008 (“Dish Mexico”), United States (“U.S.”) government service providers, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers, and private enterprise customers. We also manage satellite operations for certain satellites owned by DISH Network. Our operations also include various corporate departments (primarily Executive, Strategic Development, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Real Estate and Legal) as well as other activities that have not been assigned to our operating segments, including costs incurred in certain satellite development programs and other business development activities, our centralized treasury operations, and gains (losses) from certain of our investments. These activities, costs and income are accounted for in “Corporate and Other.” In 2008, DISH Network completed its distribution to us of its digital set-top box business, certain infrastructure, and other assets and related liabilities, including certain of its satellites, uplink and satellite transmission assets, and real estate (the “Spin-off”). Since the Spin-off, EchoStar and DISH have operated as separate publicly-traded companies. Prior to the consummation of the Share Exchange on February 28, 2017, DISH Network held the Tracking Stock discussed above. A substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of EchoStar and DISH is owned beneficially by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman, and by certain trusts established by Mr. Ergen for the benefit of his family.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required for complete financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Our results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 . Principles of Consolidation We consolidate all entities in which we have a controlling financial interest. We are deemed to have a controlling financial interest in variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary. We are deemed to have a controlling financial interest in other entities when we own more than 50 percent of the outstanding voting shares and other shareholders do not have substantive rights to participate in management. For entities we control but do not wholly own, we record a noncontrolling interest within stockholders’ equity for the portion of the entity’s equity attributed to the noncontrolling ownership interests. As of December 31, 2016 , noncontrolling interests consisted primarily of HSS Tracking Stock previously owned by DISH Network. As a result of the Share Exchange, the noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock was extinguished as of February 28, 2017. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheets, the reported amounts of revenue and expense for each reporting period, and certain information disclosed in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements . Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, amortization periods for deferred subscriber acquisition costs, revenue recognition using the percentage-of-completion method, allowances for doubtful accounts, allowances for sales returns and rebates, warranty obligations, self-insurance obligations, deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, loss contingencies, fair value of financial instruments, fair value of stock-based compensation awards, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, lease classifications, asset impairment testing, useful lives and methods for depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, and certain royalty obligations. We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience, observable market inputs and on various other factors that we believe to be relevant under the circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results may differ from previously estimated amounts, and such differences may be material to our condensed consolidated financial statements . Changing economic conditions may increase the inherent uncertainty in the estimates and assumptions indicated above. We review our estimates and assumptions periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period they occur or prospectively if the revised estimate affects future periods. Fair Value Measurements We determine fair value based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Market or observable inputs are the preferred source of values, followed by unobservable inputs or assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. We utilize the highest level of inputs available according to the following hierarchy in determining fair value: • Level 1, defined as observable inputs being quoted prices in active markets for identical assets; • Level 2, defined as observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and • Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, consistent with characteristics of the asset or liability that would be considered by market participants in a transaction to purchase or sell the asset or liability. Transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy are considered to occur at the beginning of the quarterly accounting period. There were no transfers between levels for each of the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016 . As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, accounts payable and accrued liabilities were equal to or approximated fair value due to their short-term nature or proximity to current market rates. Fair values of our marketable investment securities are based on a variety of observable market inputs. For our investments in publicly traded equity securities and U.S. government securities, fair value ordinarily is determined based on a Level 1 measurement that reflects quoted prices for identical securities in active markets. Fair values of our investments in other marketable debt securities generally are based on Level 2 measurements, as the markets for such debt securities are less active. Trades of identical debt securities on or near the measurement date are considered a strong indication of fair value. Matrix pricing techniques that consider par value, coupon rate, credit quality, maturity and other relevant features also may be used to determine fair value of our investments in marketable debt securities. Fair values for HSS’ 6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Senior Secured Notes”), 7 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Senior Unsecured Notes”), 5.250% Senior Secured Notes due August 1, 2026 (the “2026 Senior Secured Notes”) and 6.625% Senior Unsecured Notes due August 1, 2026 (the “2026 Senior Unsecured Notes” and together with the 2026 Senior Secured Notes, the “2026 Notes”) (see Note 11 ) are based on quoted market prices in less active markets and are categorized as Level 2 measurements. The fair values of our other debt are Level 2 measurements and are estimated to approximate their carrying amounts based on the proximity of their interest rates to current market rates. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the fair values of our in-orbit incentive obligations, based on measurements categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, approximated their carrying amounts of $103.6 million and $74.1 million , respectively. We use fair value measurements from time to time in connection with asset impairment testing and the assignment of purchase consideration to assets and liabilities of acquired companies. Those fair value measurements typically include significant unobservable inputs and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Research and Development Costs incurred in research and development activities generally are expensed as incurred. A significant portion of our research and development costs are incurred in connection with the specific requirements of a customer’s order. In such instances, the amounts for these customer funded development efforts are included in cost of sales. Cost of sales includes research and development costs incurred in connection with customers’ orders of approximately $6.9 million and $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. In addition, we incurred other research and development expenses of approximately $7.7 million and $6.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Capitalized Software Costs Costs related to the procurement and development of software for internal-use and externally marketed software are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, not in excess of five years . Capitalized costs of internal-use software are included in “Property and equipment, net” and capitalized costs of externally marketed software are included in “Other noncurrent assets, net” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets . Externally marketed software generally is installed in the equipment we sell to customers. We conduct software program reviews for externally marketed capitalized software costs at least annually, or as events and circumstances warrant such a review, to determine if capitalized software development costs are recoverable and to ensure that costs associated with programs that are no longer generating revenue are expensed. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the net carrying amount of externally marketed software was $83.8 million and $76.3 million , respectively, of which $13.5 million and $50.1 million , respectively, is under development and not yet placed in service. We capitalized costs related to the development of externally marketed software of $10.8 million and $5.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. We recorded amortization expense relating to the development of externally marketed software of $3.4 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The weighted average useful life of our externally marketed software was approximately four years as of March 31, 2017 . New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). It outlines a single comprehensive model, codified in Topic 606 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.” In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, which deferred the mandatory effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. As a result, public entities are required to adopt the new revenue standard in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and in interim periods within those annual periods. The standard may be applied either retrospectively to prior periods or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. Early adoption is permitted, but not before annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations, which clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which amends guidance on identifying performance obligations and accounting for licenses of intellectual property. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which addresses collectibility, noncash consideration, completed contracts at transition, a practical expedient for contract modifications at transition, and an accounting policy election related to the presentation of sales taxes and other similar taxes collected from customers. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-20, Technical Corrections to Topic 606, which clarifies, but does not fundamentally change, certain aspects of the new revenue standard. We plan to adopt the new revenue standard as of January 1, 2018, but have not selected the transition method that we will apply upon adoption. We continue to evaluate the impact of the new standard and available adoption methods on our consolidated financial statements. We are in the process of evaluating arrangements with customers and identifying differences in accounting between new and existing standards. In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”). This update substantially revises standards for the recognition, measurement and presentation of financial instruments, including requiring all equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income. It also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted for certain requirements. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016-02”). This standard requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with lease terms more than 12 months, including leases classified as operating leases. The standard also modifies the definition of a lease and the criteria for classifying leases as operating leases or financing leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is permitted. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2016-09”), which simplifies the accounting for share-based payment awards. This update requires all excess tax benefits and deficiencies to be recognized as income tax expense or benefit and permits an entity to make an entity-wide policy election to either estimate forfeitures or recognize forfeitures as they occur. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those periods. The update specifies requirements for retrospective, modified retrospective or prospective application for the various amendments contained in the update. Upon adoption of this standard as of January 1, 2017, we recorded a $14.5 million deferred tax asset and a corresponding credit to accumulated earnings for excess tax benefits that had not previously been recognized because the related tax deductions had not reduced taxes payable. We did not change our accounting policy to estimate forfeitures in determining compensation cost. We prospectively adopted amendments requiring presentation of excess tax benefits in operating activities in the statement of cash flows and dealing with the treatment of excess tax benefits in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Our adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), which introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments rather than incurred losses. It also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and provides for a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration since their origination. ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is permitted. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-16, Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (“ASU 2016-16”), which improves the accounting for the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. ASU 2016-16 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those periods. We early adopted ASU 2016-16 as of January 1, 2017. Our adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our financial statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (“ASU 2016-18”). This standard requires restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents to be included with cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is permitted, which must apply the guidance retrospectively to all periods presented. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”). This standard simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment by removing Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and is to be applied on a prospective basis. We early adopted ASU 2017-04 as of January 1, 2017. Our adoption of this update did not have any impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements, but it may impact the recognition and measurement of a goodwill impairment loss in future periods if we determine that the carrying amount of any reporting units including goodwill exceeds fair value of the reporting unit. In March 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-08, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (“ASU 2017-08”). This update shortens the amortization period of premiums on certain purchased callable debt securities to the earliest call date, effectively reducing interest income on such securities prior to the earliest call date. ASU 2017-08 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Discontinued Operations Discont

Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3 . Discontinued Operations On January 31, 2017, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into the Share Exchange Agreement. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, on February 28, 2017, among other things, EchoStar Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries received all of the shares of the Tracking Stock in exchange for 100% of the equity interests of certain EchoStar subsidiaries that held substantially all of our EchoStar Technologies businesses and certain other assets . Following consummation of the Share Exchange, EchoStar no longer operates the EchoStar Technologies business segment and the EchoStar Tracking Stock and HSS Tracking Stock were retired and are no longer outstanding and all agreements, arrangements and policy statements with respect to such tracking stock terminated and are of no further effect. As a result of the Share Exchange, the historical financial results of our EchoStar Technologies segment prior to the closing of the Share Exchange are reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations and, as such, have been excluded from continuing operations and segment results for all periods presented. The noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock, as reflected in our stockholders equity, was extinguished as of February 28, 2017 as a result of the Share Exchange. The following table presents the operating results of our discontinued operations: For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Revenue: Equipment, services and other revenue - DISH Network $ 143,063 $ 344,122 Equipment, services and other revenue - other 10,164 40,263 Total revenue 153,227 384,385 Costs and Expenses: Cost of equipment, services and other 121,843 315,335 Selling, general and administrative expenses 5,853 18,148 Research and development expenses 4,635 13,510 Depreciation and amortization 11,659 16,657 Total costs and expenses 143,990 363,650 Operating income 9,237 20,735 Other Income (Expense): Interest expense (15 ) (38 ) Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates, net (1,159 ) (155 ) Other, net (65 ) 7 Total income (expense), net (1,239 ) (186 ) Income from discontinued operations before income taxes 7,998 20,549 Income tax provision (1,421 ) (7,491 ) Net income from discontinued operations $ 6,577 $ 13,058 Expenditures for property and equipment of our discontinued operations totaled $12.5 million and $5.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The following table presents the aggregate carrying amounts of assets and liabilities of our discontinued operations: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 778 Trade accounts receivable, net 44 27,261 Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network 213,147 259,198 Inventory — 9,824 Prepaids and deposits — 14,463 Current assets of discontinued operations 213,191 311,524 Property and equipment, net — 271,108 Goodwill — 6,457 Other intangible assets, net — 7,720 Investments in unconsolidated entities — 26,203 Other noncurrent assets, net — 5,436 Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations — 316,924 Total assets of discontinued operations $ 213,191 $ 628,448 Liabilities: Trade accounts payable $ 309 $ 19,518 Trade accounts payable - DISH Network — 3,960 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 4,323 Deferred revenue and prepayments — 2,967 Accrued compensation — 4,652 Accrued royalties — 23,199 Accrued expenses and other 2 12,810 Current liabilities of discontinued operations 311 71,429 Capital lease obligations — 416 Deferred tax liabilities, net — 7,353 Other noncurrent liabilities — 2,932 Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations — 10,701 Total liabilities of discontinued operations $ 311 $ 82,130

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share	Earnings per Share We present basic earnings per share (“EPS”) and diluted EPS for our Class A and Class B common stock. Basic EPS for our Class A and Class B common stock excludes potential dilution and is computed by dividing “ Net income attributable to EchoStar common stock ” by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if shares of common stock were issued pursuant to our stock-based compensation awards. The potential dilution from common stock awards was computed using the treasury stock method based on the average market value of our Class A common stock during the period. The calculation of our diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding excluded options to purchase shares of our Class A common stock, whose effect would be anti-dilutive, of 0.7 million shares and 3.3 million shares for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Prior to the Share Exchange, the EchoStar Tracking Stock was a participating security that shared in our consolidated earnings and therefore, we applied the two-class method to calculate EPS for periods prior to March 1, 2017. Under the two-class method, we allocated net income or loss attributable to EchoStar between common stock and the EchoStar Tracking Stock considering both dividends declared on each class of stock and the participation rights of each class of stock in undistributed earnings. Based on the 51.89% economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group represented by the EchoStar Tracking Stock, we allocated undistributed earnings to the EchoStar Tracking Stock based on 51.89% of the attributed net income or loss of the Hughes Retail Group. Moreover, because the reported amount of “ Net income attributable to EchoStar ” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) excluded DISH Network’s 28.11% economic interest (represented by the HSS Tracking Stock) in the net loss of the Hughes Retail Group (reported as a noncontrolling interest), the amount of consolidated net income or loss allocated to holders of Class A and Class B common stock effectively excluded an aggregate 80.0% of the attributed net loss of the Hughes Retail Group. The following table presents basic and diluted EPS amounts for all periods and the corresponding weighted-average shares outstanding used in the calculations. For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to EchoStar common stock: Net income attributable to EchoStar $ 37,715 $ 49,155 Less: Net loss attributable to EchoStar Tracking Stock (1,209 ) (1,519 ) Net income attributable to EchoStar common stock $ 38,924 $ 50,674 Net income from continuing operations $ 32,347 $ 37,616 Net income from discontinued operations 6,577 13,058 Net income attributable to EchoStar common stock $ 38,924 $ 50,674 Weighted-average common shares outstanding : Class A and B common stock: Basic 94,745 93,331 Dilutive impact of stock awards outstanding 1,148 521 Diluted 95,893 93,852 Earnings per share: Class A and B common stock: Basic: Continuing operations $ 0.34 $ 0.40 Discontinued operations 0.07 0.14 Total basic earnings per share $ 0.41 $ 0.54 Diluted: Continuing operations $ 0.34 $ 0.40 Discontinued operations 0.07 0.14 Total diluted earnings per share $ 0.41 $ 0.54

Other Comprehensive Income (Los

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects Except in unusual circumstances, we do not recognize tax effects on foreign currency translation adjustments because they are not expected to result in future taxable income or deductions. We have not recognized any tax effects on unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities because such gains or losses would affect the amount of existing capital loss carryforwards for which the related deferred tax asset has been fully offset by a valuation allowance. Accumulated other comprehensive loss includes net cumulative foreign currency translation losses of $111.4 million and $135.4 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. Other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 includes a $3.0 million deferred tax benefit for foreign currency translation losses related to an asset that was transferred from a foreign subsidiary to a domestic subsidiary in March 2017. Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Affected Line Item in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income (1) Gains on investments, net $ (2,756 ) $ (2,247 ) Recognition of other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities in net income (2) Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities 3,298 — Total reclassifications, net of tax and noncontrolling interests $ 542 $ (2,247 ) (1) When available-for-sale securities are sold, the related unrealized gains and losses that were previously recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified and recognized as “ Gains on investments, net ” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) . (2)

Investment Securities

Investment Securities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Investments [Abstract]
Investment Securities	Investment Securities Our marketable investment securities and restricted cash and cash equivalents consisted of the following: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Marketable investment securities—current, at fair value: Corporate bonds $ 231,956 $ 402,670 Strategic equity securities 140,136 94,816 Other 10,923 25,030 Total marketable investment securities—current 383,015 522,516 Restricted marketable investment securities (1) 7,576 12,203 Total $ 390,591 $ 534,719 Restricted cash and cash equivalents (1) $ 767 $ 723 (1) Restricted marketable investment securities and restricted cash and cash equivalents are included in “Restricted cash and marketable investment securities” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Marketable Investment Securities Our marketable investment securities portfolio consists of various debt and equity instruments, which generally are classified as available-for-sale or trading securities depending on our investment strategy for those securities. The value of our investment portfolio depends on the value of such securities and other instruments comprising the portfolio. Corporate Bonds Our corporate bond portfolio includes debt instruments issued by individual corporations, primarily in the industrial and financial services industries. Strategic Equity Securities Our strategic investment portfolio consists of investments in shares of common stock of public companies, which are highly speculative and have experienced and continue to experience volatility. We did not receive any dividend income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016 . We recognized a $3.3 million other-than-temporary impairment for the three months ended March 31, 2017 on one of our investments. This investment had been in a continuous loss position for more than 12 months and experienced a decline in market value as a result of adverse developments during the three months ended March 31, 2017. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , “ Gains on investments, net ” included gains of $ 0.1 million and $0.2 million , respectively, related to trading securities that we held as of March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The fair values of our trading securities were $ 7.3 million and $ 7.2 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Other Our other current marketable investment securities portfolio includes investments in various debt instruments, including U.S. government bonds , commercial paper and mutual funds. Restricted Cash and Marketable Investment Securities As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , our restricted marketable investment securities, together with our restricted cash, included amounts required as collateral for our letters of credit or surety bonds. Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities The components of our available-for-sale securities are summarized in the table below. Amortized Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value (In thousands) As of March 31, 2017 Debt securities: Corporate bonds $ 231,838 $ 153 $ (35 ) $ 231,956 Other (including restricted) 13,723 — (28 ) 13,695 Equity securities - strategic 101,816 31,030 — 132,846 Total available-for-sale securities $ 347,377 $ 31,183 $ (63 ) $ 378,497 As of December 31, 2016 Debt securities: Corporate bonds $ 402,472 $ 285 $ (87 ) $ 402,670 Other (including restricted) 32,488 3 (23 ) 32,468 Equity securities - strategic 77,149 13,120 (2,652 ) 87,617 Total available-for-sale securities $ 512,109 $ 13,408 $ (2,762 ) $ 522,755 As of March 31, 2017 , restricted and non-restricted available-for-sale securities included debt securities of $240.0 million with contractual maturities of one year or less and $5.6 million with contractual maturities greater than one year. We may realize proceeds from certain investments prior to their contractual maturity as a result of our ability to sell these securities prior to their contractual maturity. Available-for-Sale Securities in a Loss Position The following table reflects the length of time that our available-for-sale securities have been in an unrealized loss position. We do not intend to sell these securities before they recover or mature, and it is more likely than not that we will hold these securities until they recover or mature. We believe that changes in the estimated fair values of these securities are primarily related to temporary market conditions . As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Less than 12 months $ 68,725 $ (63 ) $ 154,826 $ (2,760 ) 12 months or more — — 1,571 (2 ) Total $ 68,725 $ (63 ) $ 156,397 $ (2,762 ) Sales of Available-for-Sale Securities We recognized gains from the sales of our available-for-sale securities of $2.8 million and $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. We recognized de minimis losses from the sales of our available-for-sale securities for each of the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 . Proceeds from sales of our available-for-sale securities totaled $22.0 million and $12.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Fair Value Measurements Our current marketable investment securities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as summarized in the table below. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , we did not have investments that were categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 (In thousands) Cash equivalents (including restricted) $ 2,717,719 $ 71,834 $ 2,645,885 $ 2,490,168 $ 62,332 $ 2,427,836 Debt securities: Corporate bonds $ 231,956 $ — $ 231,956 $ 402,670 $ — $ 402,670 Other (including restricted) 18,499 12,202 6,297 37,233 13,517 23,716 Equity securities - strategic 140,136 140,136 — 94,816 94,816 — Total marketable investment securities $ 390,591 $ 152,338 $ 238,253 $ 534,719 $ 108,333 $ 426,386 Investments in Unconsolidated Entities — Noncurrent We have strategic investments in certain non-publicly traded equity securities that are accounted for using either the equity or the cost method of accounting. Our ability to realize value from our strategic investments in companies that are not publicly traded depends on the success of those companies’ businesses and their ability to obtain sufficient capital to execute their business plans. Because private markets are not as liquid as public markets, there is also increased risk that we will not be able to sell these investments, or that when we desire to sell them we will not be able to obtain fair value for them. Our investments in unconsolidated entities consisted of the following: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Investments in unconsolidated entities—noncurrent: Cost method $ 69,513 $ 80,052 Equity method 96,479 90,964 Total investments in unconsolidated entities—noncurrent $ 165,992 $ 171,016 We recorded cash distribution from one of these investments accounted for using the equity method of $7.5 million and zero for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. These cash distributions were determined to be a return on investment and reported in cash flows from operating activities in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. In January 2017, we sold our investment in Invidi Technologies Corporation to an entity owned in part by DISH Network. Our investment was accounted for using the cost method and had a carrying amount of $10.5 million on the date of sale. We recognized a gain of $8.9 million and received cash proceeds of $17.8 million in connection with this transaction for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . See Note 16 for additional information about this transaction.

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade Accounts Receivable	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Trade Accounts Receivable	Trade Accounts Receivable Our trade accounts receivable consisted of the following: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Trade accounts receivable $ 151,536 $ 159,313 Contracts in process, net 27,695 36,170 Total trade accounts receivable 179,231 195,483 Allowance for doubtful accounts (11,371 ) (12,956 ) Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network 50,284 19,417 Total trade accounts receivable, net $ 218,144 $ 201,944 As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , progress billings offset against contracts in process amounted to $10.4 million and $14.6 million

Inventory

Inventory	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventory	Inventory Our inventory consisted of the following: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Finished goods $ 64,762 $ 49,755 Raw materials 7,936 6,678 Work-in-process 6,724 6,187 Total inventory $ 79,422 $ 62,620

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment consisted of the following: Depreciable Life (In Years) As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Land — $ 33,559 $ 35,815 Buildings and improvements 1-40 181,637 175,593 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other 1-12 636,114 514,056 Customer rental equipment 2-4 722,549 689,579 Satellites - owned 2-15 2,926,569 2,381,120 Satellites acquired under capital leases 10-15 796,245 781,761 Construction in progress — 852,924 1,418,763 Total property and equipment 6,149,597 5,996,687 Accumulated depreciation (2,724,049 ) (2,598,492 ) Property and equipment, net $ 3,425,548 $ 3,398,195 Construction in progress consisted of the following: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Progress amounts for satellite construction, including prepayments under capital leases and launch services costs $ 754,524 $ 1,235,577 Satellite related equipment 81,278 152,737 Other 17,122 30,449 Construction in progress $ 852,924 $ 1,418,763 Construction in progress included the following owned and leased satellites under construction or undergoing in-orbit testing as of March 31, 2017 . Satellites Segment Expected Launch Date EchoStar XXI Corporate and Other Second quarter of 2017 EchoStar XXIII (1) Corporate and Other March 2017 EchoStar 105/SES-11 ESS Third or fourth quarter of 2017 Telesat T19V (“63 West”) (2) Hughes Second quarter of 2018 (1) This satellite was launched in March 2017 and placed into service in the second quarter of 2017. (2) We entered into a satellite services agreement for certain capacity on this satellite once launched, but are not party to the construction contract. Depreciation expense associated with our property and equipment consisted of the following: For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Satellites $ 52,143 $ 46,965 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other 17,878 15,888 Customer rental equipment 30,596 29,137 Buildings and improvements 1,750 1,746 Total depreciation expense $ 102,367 $ 93,736 Satellites As of March 31, 2017 , our satellite fleet consisted of 19 of our owned and leased satellites in geosynchronous orbit, approximately 22,300 miles above the equator. We depreciate our owned satellites on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each satellite. Three of our satellites are accounted for as capital leases and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their respective lease terms. We utilized one satellite that is accounted for as an operating lease and not included in property and equipment as of March 31, 2017 . Recent Developments EchoStar VIII. During the second quarter of 2017, EchoStar VIII was removed from its orbital location and retired from commercial service. This retirement is not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position. EchoStar XIX . The EchoStar XIX satellite was launched in December 2016 and was placed into service in March 2017. The EchoStar XIX satellite provides additional capacity for the Hughes broadband services to our customers in North America and added capacity in Mexico and certain Latin American countries and is expected to add capability for aeronautical, enterprise and international broadband services. EchoStar contributed the EchoStar XIX satellite to its Hughes segment in February 2017. EchoStar XXI and EchoStar 105/SES-11. Due to anomalies experienced by our launch providers, the launch dates of our EchoStar XXI and EchoStar 105/SES-11 satellites were delayed and are expected to launch in the second quarter and third or fourth quarter of 2017, respectively. We had regulatory obligations to meet certain milestones by the fourth quarter of 2016 regarding the operations of the EchoStar XXI satellite across the European Union (the “EU”). We have notified the regulators in the EU of our delay and we intend to seek extensions of certain of these requirements to the extent we determine necessary. Because of the delay, we may be subject to additional conditions, penalties or other requirements. Our Ku-band payload on the EchoStar 105/SES-11 satellite will replace our current capacity on the AMC-15 satellite. EchoStar XXIII. The EchoStar XXIII satellite was launched in March 2017 and placed into service at the 45 degree west longitude orbital location in the second quarter of 2017. We have regulatory obligations to meet certain in-service milestones by the second quarter of 2017 for our Brazilian license at the 45 degree west longitude orbital location for the Ka-, Ku- and S- band frequency bands. We have met our regulatory milestone for the Ku-band. We have sought an extension of the S- and Ka-band milestones, which may or may not be granted, and, if granted, may be subject to penalties, additional conditions or other requirements. Satellite Anomalies Our satellites may experience anomalies from time to time, some of which may have a significant adverse impact on their remaining useful lives, the commercial operation of the satellites or our operating results. We are not aware of any anomalies with respect to our owned or leased satellites that have had any such material adverse effect during the three months ended March 31, 2017 . There can be no assurance, however, that anomalies will not have any such adverse impacts in the future. In addition, there can be no assurance that we can recover critical transmission capacity in the event one or more of our in-orbit satellites were to fail. We historically have not carried in-orbit insurance on our satellites because we assessed that the cost of insurance was uneconomical relative to the risk of failures. Therefore, we generally bear the risk of any in-orbit failures. Pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing certain portions of our indebtedness, we are required, subject to certain limitations on coverage, to maintain in-orbit insurance for our SPACEWAY 3, EchoStar XVI, and EchoStar XVII satellites. Based on economic analysis of the current insurance market we obtained launch plus one year in-orbit insurance for the EchoStar XIX and EchoStar XXIII satellites and intend to obtain such insurance for the EchoStar XXI satellite and our interest in the EchoStar 105/SES-11 satellite. All other satellites, either in orbit or under construction, are not covered by launch or in-orbit insurance. We will continue to assess circumstances going forward and make insurance decisions on a case by case basis.

Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizat

Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill The excess of the cost of an acquired business over the fair values of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets at the time of the acquisition is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is assigned to the reporting units within our operating segments and is subject to impairment testing annually, or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not less than its carrying amount. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , all goodwill related to our continuing operations was assigned to reporting units of our Hughes segment. We test this goodwill for impairment annually in the second quarter. Regulatory Authorizations Regulatory authorizations included amounts with finite and indefinite useful lives, as follows: As of December 31, 2016 Additions Currency Translation Adjustment As of (In thousands) Finite useful lives: Cost $ 87,959 $ — $ 2,583 $ 90,542 Accumulated amortization (14,983 ) (1,171 ) (425 ) (16,579 ) Net 72,976 (1,171 ) 2,158 73,963 Indefinite lives 471,657 — — 471,657 Total regulatory authorizations, net $ 544,633 $ (1,171 ) $ 2,158 $ 545,620 Other Intangible Assets Our other intangible assets, which are subject to amortization, consisted of the following: Weighted Average Useful Life (in Years) As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Cost Accumulated Amortization Carrying Amount Cost Accumulated Amortization Carrying Amount (In thousands) Customer relationships 8 $ 270,300 $ (220,201 ) $ 50,099 $ 270,300 $ (214,544 ) $ 55,756 Technology-based 6 61,300 (59,430 ) 1,870 60,835 (57,266 ) 3,569 Trademark portfolio 20 29,700 (8,663 ) 21,037 29,700 (8,291 ) 21,409 Total other intangible assets $ 361,300 $ (288,294 ) $ 73,006 $ 360,835 $ (280,101 ) $ 80,734 Customer relationships are amortized predominantly in relation to the expected contribution of cash flow to the business over the life of the intangible asset. Other intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the periods the assets are expected to contribute to our cash flows. Intangible asset amortization expense, including amortization of regulatory authorizations with finite lives and externally marketed capitalized software, was $12.7 million and $16.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016

Debt and Capital Lease Obligati

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	Debt and Capital Lease Obligations The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and fair values of our debt: Effective Interest Rate As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value (In thousands) Senior Secured Notes: 6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 6.959% $ 990,000 $ 1,074,051 $ 990,000 $ 1,084,050 5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 5.316% 750,000 750,000 750,000 739,688 Senior Unsecured Notes: 7 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021 8.062% 900,000 997,200 900,000 990,189 6 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026 6.685% 750,000 767,498 750,000 760,245 Other 609 609 — — Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs (30,030 ) — (31,821 ) — Subtotal 3,360,579 $ 3,589,358 3,358,179 $ 3,574,172 Capital lease obligations 296,735 297,268 Total debt and capital lease obligations 3,657,314 3,655,447 Less: Current portion (37,270 ) (32,984 ) Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs $ 3,620,044 $ 3,622,463 The fair values of our debt are estimates categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Under the terms of a registration rights agreement, HSS has agreed to register notes having substantially identical terms as the 2026 Notes with the SEC as part of an offer to exchange freely tradable notes for the 2026 Notes. HSS commenced such exchange offer (the “Exchange Offer”) on April 13, 2017 and the Exchange Offer is expected to expire on May 11, 2017, unless HSS determines to extend the expiration date.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Our tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. Each quarter we update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate, and if our estimated tax rate changes, we make a cumulative adjustment. Our quarterly tax provision, and our quarterly estimate of our annual effective tax rate, is subject to significant volatility due to several factors, including income and losses from investments for which we have a full valuation allowance, changes in tax laws and relative changes in unrecognized tax benefits. Additionally, our effective tax rate can be more or less volatile based on the amount of pre-tax income. For example, the impact of discrete items and non-deductible expenses on our effective tax rate is greater when our pre-tax income is lower. Income tax benefit was approximately $12.0 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to an income tax expense of approximately $20.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Our estimated effective income tax rate was zero and 36.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The variations in our effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were primarily due to the recognition of a one-time tax benefit for the revaluation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities due to a change in our state effective tax rate as a result of the Share Exchange Agreement. The tax benefit recognized from the change in our effective tax rate was partially offset by the increase in our valuation allowance associated with certain state and foreign losses. The variations in our effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were primarily due to the impact of state and local taxes, partially offset by research and experimentation credits.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation We maintain stock incentive plans to attract and retain officers, directors and key employees. Stock awards under these plans include both performance based and non-performance based stock incentives. We granted stock options and other incentive awards to our employees and nonemployee directors to acquire 3,250 shares and 195,840 shares of our Class A common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Total non-cash, stock-based compensation expense is shown in the following table for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 and was assigned to the same expense categories as the base compensation for such employees: For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Research and development expenses $ 231 $ 272 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,262 2,884 Total stock-based compensation $ 2,493 $ 3,156 As of March 31, 2017 , total unrecognized stock-based compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to our unvested stock awards was $17.7 million

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Commitments As of March 31, 2017 , our satellite-related obligations were approximately $705.3 million . Our satellite-related obligations primarily include payments pursuant to agreements for the construction of the EchoStar XXI and EchoStar 105/SES-11 satellites; payments pursuant to launch services contracts and regulatory authorizations; executory costs for our capital lease satellites; costs under satellite service agreements; and in-orbit incentives relating to certain satellites; as well as commitments for long-term satellite operating leases and satellite service arrangements. Contingencies Patents and Intellectual Property Many entities, including some of our competitors, have or may in the future obtain patents and other intellectual property rights that cover or affect products or services directly or indirectly related to those that we offer. We may not be aware of all patents and other intellectual property rights that our products and services may potentially infringe. Damages in patent infringement cases can be substantial, and in certain circumstances can be trebled. Further, we cannot estimate the extent to which we may be required in the future to obtain licenses with respect to intellectual property rights held by others and the availability and cost of any such licenses. Various parties have asserted patent and other intellectual property rights with respect to components within our direct broadcast satellite (“DBS”) products and services. We cannot be certain that these persons do not own the rights they claim, that these rights are not valid or that our products and services do not infringe on these rights. Further, we cannot be certain that we would be able to obtain licenses from these persons on commercially reasonable terms or, if we were unable to obtain such licenses, that we would be able to redesign our products and services to avoid infringement. Separation Agreement; Share Exchange In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a separation agreement with DISH Network that provides, among other things, for the division of certain liabilities, including liabilities resulting from litigation. Under the terms of the separation agreement, we have assumed certain liabilities that relate to our business, including certain designated liabilities for acts or omissions that occurred prior to the Spin-off. Certain specific provisions govern intellectual property related claims under which, generally, we will only be liable for our acts or omissions following the Spin-off and DISH Network will indemnify us for any liabilities or damages resulting from intellectual property claims relating to the period prior to the Spin-off, as well as DISH Network’s acts or omissions following the Spin-off. Additionally, in connection with the Share Exchange, we entered into the Share Exchange Agreement and other agreements which provide, among other things, for the division of certain liabilities, including liabilities relating to taxes, intellectual property and employees and liabilities resulting from litigation and the assumption of certain liabilities that relate to the transferred businesses and assets. These agreements also contain additional indemnification provisions between us and DISH Network for certain pre-existing liabilities and legal proceedings. Litigation We are involved in a number of legal proceedings (including those described below) concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of our business activities. Many of these proceedings are at preliminary stages and/or seek an indeterminate amount of damages. We regularly evaluate the status of the legal proceedings in which we are involved to assess whether a loss is probable or there is a reasonable possibility that a loss or an additional loss may have been incurred and to determine if accruals are appropriate. We record an accrual for litigation and other loss contingencies when we determine that a loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If accruals are not appropriate, we further evaluate each legal proceeding to assess whether an estimate of possible loss or range of loss can be made. There can be no assurance that legal proceedings against us will be resolved in amounts that will not differ from the amounts of our recorded accruals. Legal fees and other costs of defending litigation are charged to expense as incurred. For certain cases described below, management is unable to predict with any degree of certainty the outcome or provide a meaningful estimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss because, among other reasons, (i) the proceedings are in various stages; (ii) damages have not been sought or specified; (iii) damages are unsupported, indeterminate and/or exaggerated in management’s opinion; (iv) there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending appeals or motions; (v) there are significant factual issues to be resolved; and/or (vi) there are novel legal issues or unsettled legal theories to be presented or a large number of parties are involved (as with many patent-related cases). For these cases, however, management does not believe, based on currently available information, that the outcomes of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operating results or cash flows, though there is no assurance that the resolution and outcomes of these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will not be material to our financial condition, operating results or cash flows for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period. We intend to vigorously defend the proceedings against us. In the event that a court ultimately rules against us, we may be subject to adverse consequences, including, without limitation, substantial damages, which may include treble damages, fines, penalties, compensatory damages and/or other equitable or injunctive relief that could require us to materially modify our business operations or certain products or services that we offer to our consumers. Elbit On January 23, 2015, Elbit Systems Land and C4I LTD and Elbit Systems of America Ltd. (together referred to as “Elbit”) filed a complaint against our subsidiary Hughes Network Systems, L.L.C. (“HNS”), as well as against Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC, Bluetide Communications, Inc. and Helm Hotels Group, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging infringement of United States Patent Nos. 6,240,073 (the “073 patent”) and 7,245,874 (“874 patent”). The 073 patent is entitled “Reverse Link for a Satellite Communication Network” and the 874 patent is entitled “Infrastructure for Telephony Network.” Elbit alleges that the 073 patent is infringed by broadband satellite systems that practice the Internet Protocol Over Satellite standard. Elbit alleges that the 874 patent is infringed by the manufacture and sale of broadband satellite systems that provide cellular backhaul service via connections to E1 or T1 interfaces at cellular backhaul base stations. On April 2, 2015, Elbit filed an amended complaint removing Helm Hotels Group as a defendant, but making similar allegations against a new defendant, Country Home Investments, Inc. On November 3 and 4, 2015, and January 22, 2016, the defendants filed petitions before the United States Patent and Trademark Office challenging the validity of the patents in suit, which the Patent and Trademark Office subsequently declined to institute. On April 13, 2016, the defendants answered Elbit’s complaint. Trial is scheduled to commence on July 31, 2017. Michael Heskiaoff, Marc Langenohl, and Rafael Mann On July 10, 2015, Messrs. Michael Heskiaoff and Marc Langenohl, purportedly on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, filed suit against our now former subsidiary Sling Media, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint alleges that Sling Media Inc.’s display of advertising to its customers violates a number of state statutes dealing with consumer deception. On September 25, 2015, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, and Mr. Rafael Mann, purportedly on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, filed an additional complaint alleging similar causes of action. On November 16, 2015, the cases were consolidated. On August 12, 2016, the Court dismissed the consolidated case due to plaintiffs’ failure to state a claim. On September 12, 2016, the plaintiffs moved the Court for leave to file an amended complaint, which the Court denied on March 22, 2017. On April 17, 2017, the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal. Realtime Data LLC On May 8, 2015, Realtime Data LLC (“Realtime”) filed suit against EchoStar Corporation and our subsidiary HNS in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging infringement of United States Patent Nos. 7,378,992, entitled “Content Independent Data Compression Method and System”; 7,415,530, entitled “System and Methods for Accelerated Data Storage and Retrieval”; and 8,643,513, entitled “Data Compression System and Methods.” On September 14, 2015, Realtime amended its complaint, additionally alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 9,116,908, entitled “System and Methods for Accelerated Data Storage and Retrieval.” Realtime generally alleges that the asserted patents are infringed by certain HNS data compression products and services. Over April 29, 2016 and May 5, 2016, the defendants filed petitions before the United States Patent and Trademark Office challenging the validity of the asserted patents. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has instituted proceedings on each of those petitions, but the litigation has not been stayed. On February 14, 2017, Realtime filed a second suit against EchoStar Corporation and our subsidiary HNS in the same District Court, alleging infringement of four additional United States Patents, Nos. 7,358,867, entitled “Content Independent Data Compression Method and System;” 8,502,707, entitled “Data Compression Systems and Methods;” 8,717,204, entitled “Methods for Encoding and Decoding Data;” and 9,054,728, entitled “Data Compression System and Methods.” The cases have been consolidated and no trial date has been set. Realtime is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein. Shareholder Derivative Litigation On December 5, 2012, Greg Jacobi, purporting to sue derivatively on behalf of EchoStar Corporation, filed suit (the “Jacobi Litigation”) against Charles W. Ergen, Michael T. Dugan, R. Stanton Dodge, Tom A. Ortolf, C. Michael Schroeder, Joseph P. Clayton, David K. Moskowitz, and EchoStar Corporation in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. The complaint alleges that a March 2011 attempted grant of 1.5 million stock options to Charles Ergen breached defendants’ fiduciary duties, resulted in unjust enrichment, and constituted a waste of corporate assets. On December 18, 2012, Chester County Employees’ Retirement Fund, derivatively on behalf of EchoStar Corporation, filed a suit (the “Chester County Litigation”) against Charles W. Ergen, Michael T. Dugan, R. Stanton Dodge, Tom A. Ortolf, C. Michael Schroeder, Anthony M. Federico, Pradman P. Kaul, Joseph P. Clayton, and EchoStar Corporation in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. The complaint similarly alleges that the March 2011 attempted grant of 1.5 million stock options to Charles Ergen breached defendants’ fiduciary duties, resulted in unjust enrichment, and constituted a waste of corporate assets. On February 22, 2013, the Chester County Litigation was transferred to the District of Nevada, and on April 3, 2013, the Chester County Litigation was consolidated into the Jacobi Litigation. Oral argument on a motion to dismiss the Jacobi Litigation was held February 21, 2014. On April 11, 2014, the Chester County Litigation was stayed pending resolution of the motion to dismiss. On March 30, 2015, the Court dismissed the Jacobi Litigation, with leave for Jacobi to amend his complaint by April 20, 2015. On April 20, 2015, Jacobi filed an amended complaint, which on June 12, 2015, we moved to dismiss. On March 17, 2016, the Court dismissed the amended Jacobi Litigation, and on July 25, 2016, Jacobi filed an appeal brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Our answering brief was filed on September 22, 2016. Of the attempted grant of 1.5 million options to Mr. Ergen in 2011, only 800,000 were validly granted. Other In addition to the above actions, we are subject to various other legal proceedings and claims, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. As part of our ongoing operations, the Company is subject to various inspections, audits, inquiries, investigations and similar actions by third parties, as well as by governmental/regulatory authorities responsible for enforcing the laws and regulations to which the Company may be subject. Further, under the federal False Claims Act, private parties have the right to bring qui tam, or “whistleblower,” suits against companies that submit false claims for payments to, or improperly retain overpayments from, the federal government. Some states have adopted similar state whistleblower and false claims provisions. In addition, the Company from time to time receives inquiries from federal, state and foreign agencies regarding compliance with various laws and regulations. In our opinion, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to any of these actions is unlikely to materially affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, though the resolutions and outcomes, individually or in the aggregate, could be material to our financial position, operating results or cash flows for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period. The Company indemnifies its directors, officers and employees for certain liabilities that might arise from the performance of their responsibilities for the Company. Additionally, in the normal course of its business, the Company enters into contracts pursuant to which the Company may make a variety of representations and warranties and indemnify the counterparty for certain losses. The Company’s possible exposure under these arrangements cannot be reasonably estimated as this involves the resolution of claims made, or future claims that may be made, against the Company or its officers, directors or employees, the outcomes of which are unknown and not currently predictable or estimable.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	Segment Reporting Operating segments are business components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), who for EchoStar is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Prior to March 2017, we operated in three primary business segments, Hughes, EchoStar Technologies and ESS. Following consummation of the Share Exchange described in Note 3 of these condensed consolidated financial statements, we no longer operate the EchoStar Technologies business segment. The primary measure of segment profitability that is reported regularly to our CODM is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA. Effective in March 2017, we have also changed our overhead allocation methodology to reflect how the CODM evaluates our segments. Historically, the costs of all corporate functions were included on an allocated basis in each of the business segments’ EBITDA. Under the revised allocation methodology, these costs are now reported and analyzed as part of “Corporate and Other” (previously “All Other and Eliminations”). Our prior period segment EBITDA disclosures have been restated to reflect this change. As of March 2017, our two primary business segments are Hughes and ESS, as described in Note 1 of these condensed consolidated financial statements. Our operations also include various corporate departments (primarily Executive, Strategic Development, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Real Estate and Legal) as well as other activities that have not been assigned to our operating segments, including costs incurred in certain satellite development programs and other business development activities, our centralized treasury operations, and gains (losses) from certain of our investments. Costs and income associated with these departments and activities are accounted for in the “ Corporate and Other ” column in the table below or in the reconciliation of EBITDA below. Transactions between segments were not significant for the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016 . Total assets by segment have not been reported herein because the information is not provided to our CODM on a regular basis. The following table presents revenue, EBITDA, and capital expenditures for each of our operating segments. Hughes EchoStar Corporate and Other Consolidated (In thousands) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 External revenue $ 328,610 $ 100,151 $ 4,390 $ 433,151 Intersegment revenue $ 710 $ 175 $ (885 ) $ — Total revenue $ 329,320 $ 100,326 $ 3,505 $ 433,151 EBITDA $ 100,852 $ 83,063 $ (601 ) $ 183,314 Capital expenditures $ 65,667 $ 8,508 $ 15,775 $ 89,950 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 External revenue $ 325,539 $ 102,815 $ 3,620 $ 431,974 Intersegment revenue $ 699 $ 174 $ (873 ) $ — Total revenue $ 326,238 $ 102,989 $ 2,747 $ 431,974 EBITDA $ 110,356 $ 88,640 $ (13,444 ) $ 185,552 Capital expenditures $ 104,237 $ 24,720 $ 76,838 $ 205,795 The following table reconciles total consolidated EBITDA to reported “ Income from continuing operations before income taxes ” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) : For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands) EBITDA $ 183,314 $ 185,552 Interest income and expense, net (37,105 ) (19,206 ) Depreciation and amortization (115,083 ) (110,077 ) Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock and other noncontrolling interests (363 ) (712 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 30,763 $ 55,557

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions DISH Network Following the Spin-off, we and DISH have operated as separate publicly-traded companies. However, prior to the consummation of the Share Exchange on February 28, 2017, DISH Network owned the Tracking Stock representing an aggregate 80.0% economic interest in the residential retail satellite broadband business of our Hughes segment. Following the consummation of the Share Exchange, the Tracking Stock was retired. In addition, a substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of EchoStar and DISH is owned beneficially by Charles W. Ergen, our Chairman, and by certain trusts established by Mr. Ergen for the benefit of his family. In connection with and following both the Spin-off and the Share Exchange, we and DISH Network have entered into certain agreements pursuant to which we obtain certain products, services and rights from DISH Network; DISH Network obtains certain products, services and rights from us; and we and DISH Network have indemnified each other against certain liabilities arising from our respective businesses. We also may enter into additional agreements with DISH Network in the future. Generally, the amounts we or DISH Network pay for products and services provided under the agreements are based on cost plus a fixed margin (unless noted differently below or in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K), which varies depending on the nature of the products and services provided. The following is a summary of the terms of our principal agreements with DISH Network that may have an impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Equipment revenue — DISH Network Receiver Agreement . Effective January 2012, one of our subsidiaries and DISH Network entered into a receiver agreement (the “2012 Receiver Agreement”), pursuant to which DISH Network had the right, but not the obligation, to purchase digital set-top boxes, related accessories, and other equipment from us for the period from January 2012 through December 2014. The 2012 Receiver Agreement replaced the receiver agreement one of our subsidiaries entered into with DISH Network in connection with the Spin-off. The 2012 Receiver Agreement allowed DISH Network to purchase digital set-top boxes, related accessories, and other equipment from us either: (i) at cost (decreasing as we reduced costs and increasing as costs increased) plus a dollar mark-up which depended upon the cost of the product subject to a collar on our mark-up; or (ii) at cost plus a fixed margin, which depended on the nature of the equipment purchased. Under the 2012 Receiver Agreement, our margins would have increased if we were able to reduce the costs of our digital set-top boxes and our margins would have reduced if these costs increased. One of our subsidiaries provided DISH Network with standard manufacturer warranties for the goods sold under the 2012 Receiver Agreement. Additionally, the 2012 Receiver Agreement included an indemnification provision, whereby the parties agreed to indemnify each other for certain intellectual property matters. In November 2016, one of our subsidiaries and DISH Network amended this agreement to extend its term for one year through December 2017. This agreement was transferred to DISH Network as part of the Share Exchange and EchoStar has no further obligations and will earn no additional revenue under this agreement after February 2017. Services and other revenue — DISH Network Broadcast Agreement . Effective January 2012, one of our subsidiaries and DISH Network entered into a broadcast agreement (the “2012 Broadcast Agreement”), pursuant to which we provided certain broadcast services to DISH Network, including teleport services such as transmission and downlinking, channel origination services, and channel management services, for the period from January 2012 through December 2016. In November 2016, one of our subsidiaries and DISH Network amended the 2012 Broadcast Agreement to extend the term for one year through December 2017. The fees for the services provided under the 2012 Broadcast Agreement were calculated at either: (a) our cost of providing the relevant service plus a fixed dollar fee, which was subject to certain adjustments; or (b) our cost of providing the relevant service plus a fixed margin, depending on the nature of the services provided. This agreement was transferred to DISH Network as part of the Share Exchange and EchoStar has no further obligations and will earn no additional revenue under this agreement after February 2017. Broadcast Agreement for Certain Sports Related Programming . In May 2010, one of our subsidiaries and DISH Network entered into a broadcast agreement pursuant to which we provided certain broadcast services to DISH Network in connection with its carriage of certain sports related programming. The term of this agreement was ten years . The fees for the broadcast services provided under this agreement depended, among other things, upon the cost to develop and provide such services. This agreement was transferred to DISH Network as part of the Share Exchange and EchoStar has no further obligations and will earn no additional revenue under this agreement after February 2017. RUS Implementation Agreement . In September 2010, DISH Broadband L.L.C. (“DISH Broadband”), DISH’s indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, was selected by the Rural Utilities Service (“RUS”) of the United States Department of Agriculture to receive up to approximately $14.1 million in broadband stimulus grant funds (the “Grant Funds”). Effective November 2011, HNS and DISH Broadband entered into a RUS Implementation Agreement (the “RUS Agreement”) pursuant to which HNS provided certain portions of the equipment and broadband service used to implement DISH Broadband’s RUS program. While the RUS Agreement expired in June 2013 when the Grant Funds were exhausted, HNS is required to continue providing services to DISH Broadband’s customers activated prior to the expiration of the RUS Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions of the RUS Agreement. Satellite Services Provided to DISH Network . Since the Spin-off, we have entered into certain satellite service agreements pursuant to which DISH Network receives satellite services on certain satellites owned or leased by us. The fees for the services provided under these satellite service agreements depend, among other things, upon the orbital location of the applicable satellite, the number of transponders that are providing services on the applicable satellite, and the length of the service arrangements. The terms of each service arrangement is set forth below: EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV. As part of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, described below, in March 2014, we began providing certain satellite services to DISH Network on the EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV satellites. The term of each satellite services agreement generally terminates upon the earlier of: (i) the end of life of the satellite; (ii) the date the satellite fails; or (iii) a certain date, which depends upon, among other things, the estimated useful life of the satellite. DISH Network generally has the option to renew each satellite service agreement on a year-to-year basis through the end of the respective satellite’s life. There can be no assurance that any options to renew such agreements will be exercised. In December 2016, DISH Network renewed the satellite services agreement relative to the EchoStar VII satellite for one year to June 2018. EchoStar IX . Effective January 2008, DISH Network began receiving satellite services from us on the EchoStar IX satellite. Subject to availability, DISH Network generally has the right to continue to receive satellite services from us on the EchoStar IX satellite on a month-to-month basis. EchoStar XII . DISH Network receives satellite services from us on the EchoStar XII satellite. The term of the satellite services agreement terminates September 2017. EchoStar XVI . In December 2009, we entered into an initial ten -year transponder service agreement with DISH Network, pursuant to which DISH Network has received satellite services from us on the EchoStar XVI satellite since January 2013. Effective December 2012, we and DISH Network amended the transponder service agreement to, among other things, change the initial term to generally expire upon the earlier of: (i) the end-of-life or replacement of the satellite; (ii) the date the satellite fails; (iii) the date the transponder(s) on which service is being provided under the agreement fails; or (iv) four years following the actual service commencement date. In July 2016, we and DISH Network further amended the transponder service agreement to, among other things, extend the initial term by one additional year through January 2018 and to reduce the term of the first renewal option by one year . Prior to expiration of the initial term, we, upon certain conditions, and DISH Network have the option to renew for an additional five -year period. If either we or DISH Network exercise our respective five -year renewal options, DISH Network has the option to renew for an additional five -year period prior to expiration of the then-current term. There can be no assurance that any option to renew this agreement will be exercised. In the event that we or DISH Network does not exercise the first five - year renewal option or DISH Network does not exercise the second five -year renewal option, DISH Network has the option to purchase the EchoStar XVI satellite for a certain price. If DISH Network does not elect to purchase the EchoStar XVI satellite at that time, we may sell the EchoStar XVI satellite to a third party and DISH Network is required to pay us a certain amount in the event we are not able to sell the EchoStar XVI satellite for more than a certain amount. Nimiq 5 Agreement . In September 2009, we entered into a fifteen -year satellite service agreement with Telesat Canada (“Telesat”) to receive service on all 32 DBS transponders on the Nimiq 5 satellite at the 72.7 degree west longitude orbital location (the “Telesat Transponder Agreement”). In September 2009, we also entered into a satellite service agreement (the “DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement”) with DISH Network, pursuant to which DISH Network receives satellite services from us on all 32 of the DBS transponders covered by the Telesat Transponder Agreement. Under the terms of the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement, DISH Network makes certain monthly payments to us that commenced in September 2009, when the Nimiq 5 satellite was placed into service, and continue through the service term. Unless earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement, the service term will expire in October 2019. Upon expiration of the initial term, DISH Network has the option to renew the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the Nimiq 5 satellite. Upon in-orbit failure or end of life of the Nimiq 5 satellite, and in certain other circumstances, DISH Network has certain rights to receive service from us on a replacement satellite. There can be no assurance that any options to renew the DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement will be exercised or that DISH Network will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite. QuetzSat-1 Agreement . In November 2008, we entered into a ten -year satellite service agreement with SES Latin America, which provides, among other things, for the provision by SES Latin America to us of service on 32 DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite. Concurrently, in 2008, we entered into a transponder service agreement with DISH Network, pursuant to which DISH Network receives satellite services on 24 of the DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite. The QuetzSat-1 satellite was launched in September 2011 and was placed into service in November 2011 at the 67.1 degree west longitude orbital location. In February 2013, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement pursuant to which we receive certain satellite services from DISH Network on five DBS transponders on the QuetzSat-1 satellite. In January 2013, the QuetzSat-1 satellite was moved to the 77 degree west longitude orbital location and DISH Network commenced commercial operations at such location in February 2013. Under the terms of our contractual arrangements with DISH Network, we began to provide service to DISH Network on the QuetzSat-1 satellite in February 2013 and will continue to provide service through the remainder of the service term. Unless extended or earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of our agreement with DISH Network for the QuetzSat-1 satellite, the initial service term will expire in November 2021. Upon expiration of the initial service term, DISH Network has the option to renew the agreement for the QuetzSat-1 satellite on a year-to-year basis through the end of life of the QuetzSat-1 satellite. Upon an in-orbit failure or end of life of the QuetzSat-1 satellite, and in certain other circumstances, DISH Network has certain rights to receive service from us on a replacement satellite. There can be no assurance that any options to renew this agreement will be exercised or that DISH Network will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite. 103 Degree Orbital Location/SES-3. In May 2012, we entered into a spectrum development agreement (the “103 Spectrum Development Agreement”) with Ciel Satellite Holdings Inc. (“Ciel”) to develop certain spectrum rights at the 103 degree west longitude orbital location (the “103 Spectrum Rights”). In June 2013, we and DISH Network entered into a spectrum development agreement (the “DISH 103 Spectrum Development Agreement”) pursuant to which DISH Network may use and develop the 103 Spectrum Rights. Unless earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of the DISH 103 Spectrum Development Agreement, the term generally will continue for the duration of the 103 Spectrum Rights. In connection with the 103 Spectrum Development Agreement, in May 2012, we also entered into a ten - year service agreement with Ciel pursuant to which we receive certain satellite services from Ciel on the SES-3 satellite at the 103 degree orbital location. In June 2013, we and DISH Network entered into an agreement pursuant to which DISH Network receives certain satellite services from us on the SES-3 satellite (the “DISH 103 Service Agreement”). Under the terms of the DISH 103 Service Agreement, DISH Network makes certain monthly payments to us through the service term. Unless earlier terminated under the terms and conditions of the DISH 103 Service Agreement, the initial service term will expire on the earlier of: (i) the date the SES-3 satellite fails; (ii) the date the transponder(s) on which service was being provided under the agreement fails; or (iii) June 2023. Upon in-orbit failure or end of life of the SES-3 satellite, and in certain other circumstances, DISH Network has certain rights to receive service from us on a replacement satellite. There can be no assurance that DISH Network will exercise its option to receive service on a replacement satellite. Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction . In February 2014, we entered into agreements with DISH Network to implement a transaction pursuant to which, among other things: (i) in March 2014, EchoStar and HSS issued shares of the Tracking Stock to DISH Network in exchange for five satellites owned by DISH Network (EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV) (including assumption of related in-orbit incentive obligations) and approximately $11.4 million in cash; and (ii) in March 2014, DISH Network began receiving certain satellite services on these five satellites from us (collectively, the “Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction.”) The Tracking Stock was retired in March 2017 and is no longer outstanding and all agreements, arrangements and policy statements with respect to such Tracking Stock terminated and are of no further effect. See Note 3 for further information. TT&C Agreement . Effective January 2012, we entered into a telemetry, tracking and control (“TT&C”) agreement pursuant to which we provide TT&C services to DISH Network for a period ending in December 2016 (the “2012 TT&C Agreement”). In November 2016, we and DISH Network amended the 2012 TT&C Agreement to extend the term for one year through December 2017. The 2012 TT&C Agreement replaced the TT&C agreement we entered into with DISH Network in connection with the Spin-off. The fees for services provided under the 2012 TT&C Agreement are calculated at either: (i) a fixed fee or (ii) cost plus a fixed margin, which will vary depending on the nature of the services provided. DISH Network is able to terminate the 2012 TT&C Agreement for any reason upon 60 days ’ notice . In connection with the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, in February 2014, we amended the TT&C Agreement to cease the provision of TT&C services to DISH Network for the EchoStar I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV satellites. Effective March 2014, we provide TT&C services for the D-1 and EchoStar XV satellites; however, for the period that we received satellite services on the EchoStar XV satellite from DISH Network, we waived the fees for the TT&C services on the EchoStar XV satellite. Effective August 2016, we provide TT&C services to DISH Network for the EchoStar XVIII satellite. Real Estate Leases to DISH Network . We have entered into lease agreements pursuant to which DISH Network leases certain real estate from us. The rent on a per square foot basis for each of the leases is comparable to per square foot rental rates of similar commercial property in the same geographic area at the time of the lease, and DISH Network is responsible for its portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises. The term of each of the leases is set forth below: 100 Inverness Lease Agreement . In connection with the Share Exchange, effective March 2017, DISH Network leases from us certain space at 100 Inverness Circle East, Englewood, Colorado for a period ending in December 2020. This agreement may be terminated by either party upon 180 days ’ prior notice. This agreement may be extended by mutual consent, in which case this agreement will be converted to a month-to-month lease agreement. Upon extension, either party has the right to terminate this agreement upon 30 days ’ notice. 90 Inverness Lease Agreement . The lease for certain space at 90 Inverness Circle East, Englewood, Colorado was for a period ending in December 2016. In February 2016, DISH Network terminated this lease effective in August 2016. Meridian Lease Agreement . The lease for all of 9601 S. Meridian Blvd., Englewood, Colorado was for a period ending in December 2016. Effective December 2016, we and DISH Network amended this lease to, among other things, extend the term for one year through December 2017. This agreement may be extended by mutual consent, in which case this agreement will be converted to a month-to-month lease agreement. Upon extension, either party has the right to terminate this agreement upon 30 days ’ notice. Santa Fe Lease Agreement . The lease for all of 5701 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, Colorado was for a period ending in December 2016. Effective December 2016, we and DISH Network amended this lease to, among other things, extend the term for one year through December 2017. This agreement may be extended by mutual consent, in which case this agreement will be converted to a month-to-month lease agreement. Upon extension, either party has the right to terminate this agreement upon 30 days ’ notice. Atlanta Sublease Agreement . The sublease for certain space at 211 Perimeter Center, Atlanta, Georgia terminated in October 2016. Gilbert Lease Agreement . The lease for certain space at 801 N. DISH Drive, Gilbert, Arizona was for a period ending July 2016. Effective November 2016, we and DISH Network amended this lease to extend the term for one year through July 2017. This agreement was transferred to DISH Network as part of the Share Exchange and EchoStar has no further obligations and will earn no additional revenue under this agreement after February 2017. Cheyenne Lease Agreement . Prior to the Share Exchange, we leased to DISH Network certain space at 530 EchoStar Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming. In connection with the Share Exchange, we transferred ownership of a portion of this property to DISH Network and we and DISH Network amended this agreement to (i) terminate the lease for the transferred space and (ii) provide for a continued lease to DISH Network of the portion of the property we retained for a period ending in December 2031. This agreement may be extended by mutual consent, in which case this agreement will be converted to a month-to-month lease agreement. Upon extension, either party has the right to terminate this agreement upon 30 days ’ notice. Product Support Agreement . In connection with the Spin-off, one of our subsidiaries entered into a product support agreement pursuant to which DISH Network had the right, but not the obligation, to receive product support from us (including certain engineering and technical support services) for all set-top boxes and related accessories that we had previously sold to DISH Network. The fees for the services provided under the product support agreement were calculated at cost plus a fixed margin, which varied depending on the nature of the services provided. The term of the product support agreement was the economic life of such set-top boxes and related accessories, unless terminated earlier. This agreement was transferred to DISH Network as part of the Share Exchange and EchoStar has no further obligations and will earn no additional revenue under this agreement after February 2017. DISHOnline.com Services Agreement . Effective January 2010, DISH Network entered into a two -year agreement with one of our subsidiaries pursuant to which DISH Network received certain services associated with an online video portal. The fees for the services provided under this services agreement depended, among other things, upon the cost to develop and operate such services. In November 2016, one of our subsidiaries and DISH Network amended this agreement to, among other things, extend the term for one year through December 2017. This agreement was transferred to DISH Network as part of the Share Exchange and EchoStar has no further obligations and will earn no additional revenue under this agreement after February 2017. DISH Remote Access Services Agreement . Effective February 2010, one of our subsidiaries entered into an agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which DISH Network received, among other things, certain remote digital video recorder (“DVR”) management services. The fees for the services provided under this services agreement depended, among other things, upon the cost to develop and operate such services. This agreement automatically renewed in February 2017 for an additional one -year period until February 2018. This agreement was transferred to DISH Network as part of the Share Exchange and EchoStar has no further obligations and will earn no additional revenue under this agreement after February 2017. SlingService Services Agreement . Effective February 2010, one of our subsidiaries entered into an agreement with DISH Network pursuant to which DISH Network received certain services related to placeshifting. The fees for the services provided under this services agreement depended, among other things, upon the cost to develop and operate such services. This agreement automatically renewed in February 2017 for an additional one -year period until February 2018. This agreement was transferred to DISH Network as part of the Share Exchange and EchoStar has no further obligations and will earn no additional revenue under this agreement after February 2017. TerreStar Agreement . In March 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of substantially all the assets of TerreStar Networks Inc. (“TerreStar”). Prior to DISH Network’s acquisition of substantially all the assets of TerreStar and our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, TerreStar and HNS entered into various agreements pursuant to which our Hughes segment provides, among other things, warranty, operations and maintenance and hosting services for TerreStar’s ground-based communications equipment. TerreStar generally has the right to continue to receive warranty services from us for one of our products on a month-to-month basis. The provision of warranty services for our other product will continue until March 2018 and will automatically renew in March 2018 for an additional one - year period, unless terminated by TerreStar upon at least 60 days ’ written notice to us prior to the end of the term. The provision of operations and maintenance services will continue until April 2018 and will automatically renew in April 2018 for an additional one -year period, unless terminated by TerreStar or us upon at least 90 days ’ written notice prior to the end of the term. The provision of hosting services will continue until May 2022 and will not renew beyond May 2022 unless the parties enter into a new agreement or amend the existing agreement. In addition, TerreStar generally may terminate such services for convenience subject to providing us with prior notice and/or payment of termination charges. Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement . Effective October 2012, HNS and dishNET Satellite Broadband L.L.C. (“dishNET”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH, entered into a distribution agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) pursuant to which dishNET has the right, but not the obligation, to market, sell and distribute the Hughes satellite internet service (the “Hughes service”). dishNET pays HNS a monthly per subscriber wholesale service fee for the Hughes service based upon a subscriber’s service level, and based upon certain volume subscription thresholds. The Distribution Agreement also provides that dishNET has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase certain broadband equipment from us to support the sale of the Hughes service. The Distribution Agreement had an initial term of five years with automatic renewal for successive one year terms unless terminated by either party with a written notice at least 180 days before the expiration of the then-current term. In February 2014, HNS and dishNET entered into an amendment to the Distribution Agreement which, among other things, extended the initial term of the Distribution Agreement until March 2024. Upon expiration or termination of the Distribution Agreement, the parties will continue to provide the Hughes service to the then-current dishNET subscribers pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Distribution Agreement. Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement . In March 2017, HNS and DISH Network L.L.C. (“DNLLC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH, entered into a master service agreement (the “MSA”) pursuant to which DNLLC, among other things: (i) has the right, but not the obligation, to market, promote and solicit orders for the Hughes service and related equipment and (ii) will install Hughes service equipment with respect to activations generated by DNLLC. Under the MSA, HNS and DNLLC will make certain payments to each other relating to sales, purchases and installation services. The MSA has an initial term of five years with automatic renewal for successive one year terms. After the first anniversary, either party has the ability to terminate the MSA, in whole or in part, for any reason upon at least 90 days ’ notice to the other party. Upon expiration or termination of the MSA, HNS will continue to provide the Hughes service to subscribers and make certain payments to DNLLC pursuant to the terms and conditions of the MSA. Set-Top Box Application Development Agreement. In November 2012, one of our subsidiaries and DISH Network entered into a set-top box application development agreement (the “Application Development Agreement”) pursuant to which we provided DISH Network with certain services relating to the development of web-based applications for set-top boxes. The fees for services provided under the Application Development Agreement were calculated at our cost of providing the relevant service plus a fixed margin, which depended on the nature of the services provided. The Application Development Agreement automatically renewed in February 2017 for a one -year period ending in February 2018. This agreement was transferred to DISH Network as part of the Share Exchange and EchoStar has no further obligations and will earn no additional revenue under this agreement after February 2017. XiP Encryption Agreement . In July 2012, we entered into an encryption agreement with DISH Network for our whole-home HD DVR line of set-top boxes (the “XiP Encryption Agreement”) pursuant to which we provided certain security measures on our whole-home HD DVR line of set-top boxes to encrypt the content delivered to the set-top box via a smart card and secure the content between set-top boxes. The XiP Encryption Agreement’s term ended on the same day as the 2012 Receiver Agreement and therefore was automatically extended through December 2017 when we and DISH Network extended the 2012 Receiver Agreement. The fees for the services provided under the XiP Encryption Agreement were calculated on a monthly basis based on the number of receivers utilizing such security measures each month. Effective March 2017 in connection with the Share Exchange, we and DISH Network terminated the XiP Encryption Agreement and EchoStar has no further obligations and will earn no additional revenue under these agreements after February 2017. DBSD North America Agreement . In March 2012, DISH Network completed its acquisition of 100% of the equity of reorganized DBSD North America, Inc. (“DBSD North America”). Prior to DISH Network’s acquisition of DBSD North America and completion of the Hughes Acquisition, DBSD North America and HNS entered into various agreements pursuant to which our Hughes segment provides, among other things, warranty, operations and maintenance and hosting services of DBSD North America’s gateway and ground-based communications equipment. DBSD North America generally has the right to continue to receive warranty services from us on a month-to-month basis until February 2019. The provision of operations and maintenance services will continue until April 2018 and will automatically renew in April 2018 for an additional one -year period, unless terminated by DBSD North America upon at least 120 days ’ written notice to us prior to the end of the term. The provision of hosting services will continue until February 2022 and will automatically renew for an additional five -year period until February 2027 unless terminated by DBSD North America upon at least 180 days ’ written notice to us prior to the end of the term. In addition, DBSD North America generally may terminate such services for convenience, subject to providing us with prior notice and/or payment of termination charges. Sling TV Holding L.L.C. (“Sling TV Holding”). Effective July 2012, we and DISH Network formed Sling TV Holding, which was owned two-thirds by DISH Network and one-third by us. Sling TV Holding was formed to develop and commercialize certain advanced technologies. At that time, we, DISH Network and Sling TV Holding entered into the following agreements with respect to Sling TV Holding: (i) a contribution agreement pursuant to which we and DISH Network contributed certain assets in exchange for our respective ownership interests in Sling TV Holding; (ii) a limited liability company operating agreement (“Operating Agreement”), which provided for the governance of Sling TV Holding; and (iii) a commercial agreement (“Commercial Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, Sling TV Holding had: (a) certain rights and corresponding obligations with respect to its business; and (b) the right, but not the obligation, to receive certain services from us and DISH Network, respectively. Additionally, the spouse of Mr. Vivek Khemka, who was the President - EchoStar Technologies L.L.C. during portions of 2016 and through February 2017, was employed during 2016 as Vice President of Business Development and Operations of Sling TV Holding. Effective August 2014, we and Sling TV Holding entered into an exchange agreement (“Exchange Agreement”) pursuant to which

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required for complete financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Our results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation We consolidate all entities in which we have a controlling financial interest. We are deemed to have a controlling financial interest in variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary. We are deemed to have a controlling financial interest in other entities when we own more than 50 percent of the outstanding voting shares and other shareholders do not have substantive rights to participate in management. For entities we control but do not wholly own, we record a noncontrolling interest within stockholders’ equity for the portion of the entity’s equity attributed to the noncontrolling ownership interests. As of December 31, 2016 , noncontrolling interests consisted primarily of HSS Tracking Stock previously owned by DISH Network. As a result of the Share Exchange, the noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock was extinguished as of February 28, 2017. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheets, the reported amounts of revenue and expense for each reporting period, and certain information disclosed in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements . Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, amortization periods for deferred subscriber acquisition costs, revenue recognition using the percentage-of-completion method, allowances for doubtful accounts, allowances for sales returns and rebates, warranty obligations, self-insurance obligations, deferred taxes and related valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, loss contingencies, fair value of financial instruments, fair value of stock-based compensation awards, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, lease classifications, asset impairment testing, useful lives and methods for depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, and certain royalty obligations. We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience, observable market inputs and on various other factors that we believe to be relevant under the circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results may differ from previously estimated amounts, and such differences may be material to our condensed consolidated financial statements . Changing economic conditions may increase the inherent uncertainty in the estimates and assumptions indicated above. We review our estimates and assumptions periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period they occur or prospectively if the revised estimate affects future periods.
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements We determine fair value based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Market or observable inputs are the preferred source of values, followed by unobservable inputs or assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. We utilize the highest level of inputs available according to the following hierarchy in determining fair value: • Level 1, defined as observable inputs being quoted prices in active markets for identical assets; • Level 2, defined as observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and • Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, consistent with characteristics of the asset or liability that would be considered by market participants in a transaction to purchase or sell the asset or liability. Transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy are considered to occur at the beginning of the quarterly accounting period. There were no transfers between levels for each of the three months ended March 31, 2017 or 2016 . As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, accounts payable and accrued liabilities were equal to or approximated fair value due to their short-term nature or proximity to current market rates. Fair values of our marketable investment securities are based on a variety of observable market inputs. For our investments in publicly traded equity securities and U.S. government securities, fair value ordinarily is determined based on a Level 1 measurement that reflects quoted prices for identical securities in active markets. Fair values of our investments in other marketable debt securities generally are based on Level 2 measurements, as the markets for such debt securities are less active. Trades of identical debt securities on or near the measurement date are considered a strong indication of fair value. Matrix pricing techniques that consider par value, coupon rate, credit quality, maturity and other relevant features also may be used to determine fair value of our investments in marketable debt securities. Fair values for HSS’ 6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Senior Secured Notes”), 7 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Senior Unsecured Notes”), 5.250% Senior Secured Notes due August 1, 2026 (the “2026 Senior Secured Notes”) and 6.625% Senior Unsecured Notes due August 1, 2026 (the “2026 Senior Unsecured Notes” and together with the 2026 Senior Secured Notes, the “2026 Notes”) (see Note 11 ) are based on quoted market prices in less active markets and are categorized as Level 2 measurements. The fair values of our other debt are Level 2 measurements and are estimated to approximate their carrying amounts based on the proximity of their interest rates to current market rates. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the fair values of our in-orbit incentive obligations, based on measurements categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, approximated their carrying amounts of $103.6 million and $74.1 million , respectively. We use fair value measurements from time to time in connection with asset impairment testing and the assignment of purchase consideration to assets and liabilities of acquired companies. Those fair value measurements typically include significant unobservable inputs and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Research and Development	Research and Development Costs incurred in research and development activities generally are expensed as incurred. A significant portion of our research and development costs are incurred in connection with the specific requirements of a customer’s order. In such instances, the amounts for these customer funded development efforts are included in cost of sales.
Capitalized Software Costs	Capitalized Software Costs Costs related to the procurement and development of software for internal-use and externally marketed software are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, not in excess of five years . Capitalized costs of internal-use software are included in “Property and equipment, net” and capitalized costs of externally marketed software are included in “Other noncurrent assets, net” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets . Externally marketed software generally is installed in the equipment we sell to customers. We conduct software program reviews for externally marketed capitalized software costs at least annually, or as events and circumstances warrant such a review, to determine if capitalized software development costs are recoverable and to ensure that costs associated with programs that are no longer generating revenue are expensed.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). It outlines a single comprehensive model, codified in Topic 606 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.” In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, which deferred the mandatory effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. As a result, public entities are required to adopt the new revenue standard in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and in interim periods within those annual periods. The standard may be applied either retrospectively to prior periods or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. Early adoption is permitted, but not before annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations, which clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which amends guidance on identifying performance obligations and accounting for licenses of intellectual property. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which addresses collectibility, noncash consideration, completed contracts at transition, a practical expedient for contract modifications at transition, and an accounting policy election related to the presentation of sales taxes and other similar taxes collected from customers. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-20, Technical Corrections to Topic 606, which clarifies, but does not fundamentally change, certain aspects of the new revenue standard. We plan to adopt the new revenue standard as of January 1, 2018, but have not selected the transition method that we will apply upon adoption. We continue to evaluate the impact of the new standard and available adoption methods on our consolidated financial statements. We are in the process of evaluating arrangements with customers and identifying differences in accounting between new and existing standards. In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”). This update substantially revises standards for the recognition, measurement and presentation of financial instruments, including requiring all equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income. It also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted for certain requirements. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016-02”). This standard requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with lease terms more than 12 months, including leases classified as operating leases. The standard also modifies the definition of a lease and the criteria for classifying leases as operating leases or financing leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is permitted. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2016-09”), which simplifies the accounting for share-based payment awards. This update requires all excess tax benefits and deficiencies to be recognized as income tax expense or benefit and permits an entity to make an entity-wide policy election to either estimate forfeitures or recognize forfeitures as they occur. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those periods. The update specifies requirements for retrospective, modified retrospective or prospective application for the various amendments contained in the update. Upon adoption of this standard as of January 1, 2017, we recorded a $14.5 million deferred tax asset and a corresponding credit to accumulated earnings for excess tax benefits that had not previously been recognized because the related tax deductions had not reduced taxes payable. We did not change our accounting policy to estimate forfeitures in determining compensation cost. We prospectively adopted amendments requiring presentation of excess tax benefits in operating activities in the statement of cash flows and dealing with the treatment of excess tax benefits in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Our adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), which introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments rather than incurred losses. It also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and provides for a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration since their origination. ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is permitted. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-16, Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (“ASU 2016-16”), which improves the accounting for the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. ASU 2016-16 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those periods. We early adopted ASU 2016-16 as of January 1, 2017. Our adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our financial statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (“ASU 2016-18”). This standard requires restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents to be included with cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is permitted, which must apply the guidance retrospectively to all periods presented. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”). This standard simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment by removing Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and is to be applied on a prospective basis. We early adopted ASU 2017-04 as of January 1, 2017. Our adoption of this update did not have any impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements, but it may impact the recognition and measurement of a goodwill impairment loss in future periods if we determine that the carrying amount of any reporting units including goodwill exceeds fair value of the reporting unit. In March 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-08, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (“ASU 2017-08”). This update shortens the amortization period of premiums on certain purchased callable debt securities to the earliest call date, effectively reducing interest income on such securities prior to the earliest call date. ASU 2017-08 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]	The following table presents the operating results of our discontinued operations: For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Revenue: Equipment, services and other revenue - DISH Network $ 143,063 $ 344,122 Equipment, services and other revenue - other 10,164 40,263 Total revenue 153,227 384,385 Costs and Expenses: Cost of equipment, services and other 121,843 315,335 Selling, general and administrative expenses 5,853 18,148 Research and development expenses 4,635 13,510 Depreciation and amortization 11,659 16,657 Total costs and expenses 143,990 363,650 Operating income 9,237 20,735 Other Income (Expense): Interest expense (15 ) (38 ) Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates, net (1,159 ) (155 ) Other, net (65 ) 7 Total income (expense), net (1,239 ) (186 ) Income from discontinued operations before income taxes 7,998 20,549 Income tax provision (1,421 ) (7,491 ) Net income from discontinued operations $ 6,577 $ 13,058 As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 778 Trade accounts receivable, net 44 27,261 Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network 213,147 259,198 Inventory — 9,824 Prepaids and deposits — 14,463 Current assets of discontinued operations 213,191 311,524 Property and equipment, net — 271,108 Goodwill — 6,457 Other intangible assets, net — 7,720 Investments in unconsolidated entities — 26,203 Other noncurrent assets, net — 5,436 Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations — 316,924 Total assets of discontinued operations $ 213,191 $ 628,448 Liabilities: Trade accounts payable $ 309 $ 19,518 Trade accounts payable - DISH Network — 3,960 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 4,323 Deferred revenue and prepayments — 2,967 Accrued compensation — 4,652 Accrued royalties — 23,199 Accrued expenses and other 2 12,810 Current liabilities of discontinued operations 311 71,429 Capital lease obligations — 416 Deferred tax liabilities, net — 7,353 Other noncurrent liabilities — 2,932 Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations — 10,701 Total liabilities of discontinued operations $ 311 $ 82,130

Earnings per Share (Tables)

Earnings per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table presents basic and diluted EPS amounts for all periods and the corresponding weighted-average shares outstanding used in the calculations. For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands, except per share amounts) Amounts attributable to EchoStar common stock: Net income attributable to EchoStar $ 37,715 $ 49,155 Less: Net loss attributable to EchoStar Tracking Stock (1,209 ) (1,519 ) Net income attributable to EchoStar common stock $ 38,924 $ 50,674 Net income from continuing operations $ 32,347 $ 37,616 Net income from discontinued operations 6,577 13,058 Net income attributable to EchoStar common stock $ 38,924 $ 50,674 Weighted-average common shares outstanding : Class A and B common stock: Basic 94,745 93,331 Dilutive impact of stock awards outstanding 1,148 521 Diluted 95,893 93,852 Earnings per share: Class A and B common stock: Basic: Continuing operations $ 0.34 $ 0.40 Discontinued operations 0.07 0.14 Total basic earnings per share $ 0.41 $ 0.54 Diluted: Continuing operations $ 0.34 $ 0.40 Discontinued operations 0.07 0.14 Total diluted earnings per share $ 0.41 $ 0.54

Other Comprehensive Income (L27

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Schedule of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss	Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Affected Line Item in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income (1) Gains on investments, net $ (2,756 ) $ (2,247 ) Recognition of other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities in net income (2) Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities 3,298 — Total reclassifications, net of tax and noncontrolling interests $ 542 $ (2,247 ) (1) When available-for-sale securities are sold, the related unrealized gains and losses that were previously recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified and recognized as “ Gains on investments, net ” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) . (2)

Investment Securities (Tables)

Investment Securities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of marketable investment securities and restricted cash and cash equivalents	Our marketable investment securities and restricted cash and cash equivalents consisted of the following: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Marketable investment securities—current, at fair value: Corporate bonds $ 231,956 $ 402,670 Strategic equity securities 140,136 94,816 Other 10,923 25,030 Total marketable investment securities—current 383,015 522,516 Restricted marketable investment securities (1) 7,576 12,203 Total $ 390,591 $ 534,719 Restricted cash and cash equivalents (1) $ 767 $ 723 (1)
Schedule of unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	The components of our available-for-sale securities are summarized in the table below. Amortized Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value (In thousands) As of March 31, 2017 Debt securities: Corporate bonds $ 231,838 $ 153 $ (35 ) $ 231,956 Other (including restricted) 13,723 — (28 ) 13,695 Equity securities - strategic 101,816 31,030 — 132,846 Total available-for-sale securities $ 347,377 $ 31,183 $ (63 ) $ 378,497 As of December 31, 2016 Debt securities: Corporate bonds $ 402,472 $ 285 $ (87 ) $ 402,670 Other (including restricted) 32,488 3 (23 ) 32,468 Equity securities - strategic 77,149 13,120 (2,652 ) 87,617 Total available-for-sale securities $ 512,109 $ 13,408 $ (2,762 ) $ 522,755
Schedule of available-for-sale securities in continuous unrealized loss position by length of time and their fair value	The following table reflects the length of time that our available-for-sale securities have been in an unrealized loss position. We do not intend to sell these securities before they recover or mature, and it is more likely than not that we will hold these securities until they recover or mature. We believe that changes in the estimated fair values of these securities are primarily related to temporary market conditions . As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Less than 12 months $ 68,725 $ (63 ) $ 154,826 $ (2,760 ) 12 months or more — — 1,571 (2 ) Total $ 68,725 $ (63 ) $ 156,397 $ (2,762 )
Schedule of fair value measurements	Our current marketable investment securities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as summarized in the table below. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , we did not have investments that were categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 (In thousands) Cash equivalents (including restricted) $ 2,717,719 $ 71,834 $ 2,645,885 $ 2,490,168 $ 62,332 $ 2,427,836 Debt securities: Corporate bonds $ 231,956 $ — $ 231,956 $ 402,670 $ — $ 402,670 Other (including restricted) 18,499 12,202 6,297 37,233 13,517 23,716 Equity securities - strategic 140,136 140,136 — 94,816 94,816 — Total marketable investment securities $ 390,591 $ 152,338 $ 238,253 $ 534,719 $ 108,333 $ 426,386
Schedule of investments in unconsolidated entities	Our investments in unconsolidated entities consisted of the following: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Investments in unconsolidated entities—noncurrent: Cost method $ 69,513 $ 80,052 Equity method 96,479 90,964 Total investments in unconsolidated entities—noncurrent $ 165,992 $ 171,016

Trade Accounts Receivable (Tabl

Trade Accounts Receivable (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of trade accounts receivable	Our trade accounts receivable consisted of the following: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Trade accounts receivable $ 151,536 $ 159,313 Contracts in process, net 27,695 36,170 Total trade accounts receivable 179,231 195,483 Allowance for doubtful accounts (11,371 ) (12,956 ) Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network 50,284 19,417 Total trade accounts receivable, net $ 218,144 $ 201,944

Inventory (Tables)

Inventory (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of inventory	Our inventory consisted of the following: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Finished goods $ 64,762 $ 49,755 Raw materials 7,936 6,678 Work-in-process 6,724 6,187 Total inventory $ 79,422 $ 62,620

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of property and equipment	Property and equipment consisted of the following: Depreciable Life (In Years) As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Land — $ 33,559 $ 35,815 Buildings and improvements 1-40 181,637 175,593 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other 1-12 636,114 514,056 Customer rental equipment 2-4 722,549 689,579 Satellites - owned 2-15 2,926,569 2,381,120 Satellites acquired under capital leases 10-15 796,245 781,761 Construction in progress — 852,924 1,418,763 Total property and equipment 6,149,597 5,996,687 Accumulated depreciation (2,724,049 ) (2,598,492 ) Property and equipment, net $ 3,425,548 $ 3,398,195 Depreciation expense associated with our property and equipment consisted of the following: For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Satellites $ 52,143 $ 46,965 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other 17,878 15,888 Customer rental equipment 30,596 29,137 Buildings and improvements 1,750 1,746 Total depreciation expense $ 102,367 $ 93,736
Schedule of construction in progress	Construction in progress consisted of the following: As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Progress amounts for satellite construction, including prepayments under capital leases and launch services costs $ 754,524 $ 1,235,577 Satellite related equipment 81,278 152,737 Other 17,122 30,449 Construction in progress $ 852,924 $ 1,418,763 Construction in progress included the following owned and leased satellites under construction or undergoing in-orbit testing as of March 31, 2017 . Satellites Segment Expected Launch Date EchoStar XXI Corporate and Other Second quarter of 2017 EchoStar XXIII (1) Corporate and Other March 2017 EchoStar 105/SES-11 ESS Third or fourth quarter of 2017 Telesat T19V (“63 West”) (2) Hughes Second quarter of 2018 (1) This satellite was launched in March 2017 and placed into service in the second quarter of 2017. (2) We entered into a satellite services agreement for certain capacity on this satellite once launched, but are not party to the construction contract.

Goodwill, Regulatory Authoriz32

Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of regulatory authorizations with finite and indefinite useful lives	Regulatory authorizations included amounts with finite and indefinite useful lives, as follows: As of December 31, 2016 Additions Currency Translation Adjustment As of (In thousands) Finite useful lives: Cost $ 87,959 $ — $ 2,583 $ 90,542 Accumulated amortization (14,983 ) (1,171 ) (425 ) (16,579 ) Net 72,976 (1,171 ) 2,158 73,963 Indefinite lives 471,657 — — 471,657 Total regulatory authorizations, net $ 544,633 $ (1,171 ) $ 2,158 $ 545,620
Schedule of other intangible assets subject to amortization	Our other intangible assets, which are subject to amortization, consisted of the following: Weighted Average Useful Life (in Years) As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Cost Accumulated Amortization Carrying Amount Cost Accumulated Amortization Carrying Amount (In thousands) Customer relationships 8 $ 270,300 $ (220,201 ) $ 50,099 $ 270,300 $ (214,544 ) $ 55,756 Technology-based 6 61,300 (59,430 ) 1,870 60,835 (57,266 ) 3,569 Trademark portfolio 20 29,700 (8,663 ) 21,037 29,700 (8,291 ) 21,409 Total other intangible assets $ 361,300 $ (288,294 ) $ 73,006 $ 360,835 $ (280,101 ) $ 80,734

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga33

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values of the entity's debt	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and fair values of our debt: Effective Interest Rate As of March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value (In thousands) Senior Secured Notes: 6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 6.959% $ 990,000 $ 1,074,051 $ 990,000 $ 1,084,050 5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 5.316% 750,000 750,000 750,000 739,688 Senior Unsecured Notes: 7 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021 8.062% 900,000 997,200 900,000 990,189 6 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026 6.685% 750,000 767,498 750,000 760,245 Other 609 609 — — Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs (30,030 ) — (31,821 ) — Subtotal 3,360,579 $ 3,589,358 3,358,179 $ 3,574,172 Capital lease obligations 296,735 297,268 Total debt and capital lease obligations 3,657,314 3,655,447 Less: Current portion (37,270 ) (32,984 ) Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs $ 3,620,044 $ 3,622,463

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of allocated non-cash, stock-based compensation expense for all employees	Total non-cash, stock-based compensation expense is shown in the following table for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 and was assigned to the same expense categories as the base compensation for such employees: For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Research and development expenses $ 231 $ 272 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,262 2,884 Total stock-based compensation $ 2,493 $ 3,156

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of revenue, EBITDA, and capital expenditures by operating segments	The following table presents revenue, EBITDA, and capital expenditures for each of our operating segments. Hughes EchoStar Corporate and Other Consolidated (In thousands) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 External revenue $ 328,610 $ 100,151 $ 4,390 $ 433,151 Intersegment revenue $ 710 $ 175 $ (885 ) $ — Total revenue $ 329,320 $ 100,326 $ 3,505 $ 433,151 EBITDA $ 100,852 $ 83,063 $ (601 ) $ 183,314 Capital expenditures $ 65,667 $ 8,508 $ 15,775 $ 89,950 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 External revenue $ 325,539 $ 102,815 $ 3,620 $ 431,974 Intersegment revenue $ 699 $ 174 $ (873 ) $ — Total revenue $ 326,238 $ 102,989 $ 2,747 $ 431,974 EBITDA $ 110,356 $ 88,640 $ (13,444 ) $ 185,552 Capital expenditures $ 104,237 $ 24,720 $ 76,838 $ 205,795
Schedule of reconciliation of EBITDA to reported income from continuing operations before income taxes	The following table reconciles total consolidated EBITDA to reported “ Income from continuing operations before income taxes ” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) : For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands) EBITDA $ 183,314 $ 185,552 Interest income and expense, net (37,105 ) (19,206 ) Depreciation and amortization (115,083 ) (110,077 ) Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock and other noncontrolling interests (363 ) (712 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 30,763 $ 55,557

Organization and Business Act36

Organization and Business Activities (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2017segment	Mar. 02, 2014USD ($)satellite	Mar. 31, 2014satellite	Mar. 31, 2017segment	Jan. 31, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of business segments | segment	3			2
DISH Network | Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction
Principal Business
Proceeds from issuance of Tracking Stock | $		$ 11.4
Hughes Retail Group | DISH Network | Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction | Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Principal Business
Percentage of economic interest held		80.00%
EchoStar Technologies Business | DISH Network | Share Exchange Agreement
Principal Business
Ownership interest acquired by related party					100.00%
EchoStar and HSSC | DISH Network | Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction
Principal Business
Number of owned satellites transferred | satellite		5	5
Echostar Corporation | Hughes Retail Group | Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction
Principal Business
Percentage of economic interest held		20.00%
Echostar Corporation | Hughes Retail Group | DISH Network | Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction | Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Principal Business
Percentage of economic interest held		51.89%
Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation (HSSC) | Hughes Retail Group | DISH Network | Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction
Principal Business
Percentage of economic interest held		28.11%

Summary of Significant Accoun37

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair value measurements
Amount of transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy	$ 0	$ 0
Research and Development
Research and development expenses	7,705,000	6,932,000
Capitalized Software Costs
Expenditures for externally marketed software	(10,832,000)	(5,959,000)
Other noncurrent assets, net
Capitalized Software Costs
Net carrying amount of externally marketed software	83,800,000			$ 76,300,000
Externally marketed software under development and not yet placed in service	13,500,000			50,100,000
Expenditures for externally marketed software	(10,800,000)	(5,900,000)
Amortization expense relating to the development of externally marketed software	$ 3,400,000	2,300,000
Maximum
Capitalized Software Costs
Software useful life	5 years
Weighted Average
Capitalized Software Costs
Software useful life	4 years
Cost of Sales
Research and Development
Research and development expenses	$ 6,900,000	2,800,000
Research and Development Expense
Research and Development
Research and development expenses	7,700,000	$ 6,900,000
Level 2
Fair value measurements
Orbital incentive obligations	$ 103,600,000			$ 74,100,000
Accumulated Earnings | Accounting Standards Update 2016-09
New Accounting Pronouncements
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-09 as of January 1, 2017			$ 14,500,000
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019
Fair value measurements
Interest rate	6.50%			6.50%
7 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021
Fair value measurements
Interest rate	7.625%			7.625%
5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
Fair value measurements
Interest rate	5.25%			5.25%
6 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026
Fair value measurements
Interest rate	6.625%			6.625%

Discontinued Operations (Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Net income from discontinued operations	$ 6,577	$ 13,058
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
Current assets of discontinued operations	213,191			$ 311,524
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0			316,924
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	311			71,429
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	0			10,701
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Equipment, services and other revenue - DISH Network	143,063	344,122
Equipment, services and other revenue - other	10,164	40,263
Total revenue	153,227	384,385
Cost of equipment, services and other	121,843	315,335
Selling, general and administrative expenses	5,853	18,148
Research and development expenses	4,635	13,510
Depreciation and amortization	11,659	16,657
Total costs and expenses	143,990	363,650
Operating income	9,237	20,735
Interest expense	(15)	(38)
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates, net	(1,159)	(155)
Other, net	(65)	7
Total income (expense), net	(1,239)	(186)
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	7,998	20,549
Income tax provision	(1,421)	(7,491)
Net income from discontinued operations	6,577	13,058
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	0			778
Trade accounts receivable, net	44			27,261
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	213,147			259,198
Inventory	0			9,824
Prepaids and deposits	0			14,463
Current assets of discontinued operations	213,191			311,524
Property and equipment, net	0			271,108
Goodwill	0			6,457
Other intangible assets, net	0			7,720
Investments in unconsolidated entities	0			26,203
Other noncurrent assets, net	0			5,436
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	0			316,924
Total assets of discontinued operations	213,191			628,448
Trade accounts payable	309			19,518
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	0			3,960
Current portion of capital lease obligations	0			4,323
Deferred revenue and prepayments	0			2,967
Accrued compensation	0			4,652
Accrued royalties	0			23,199
Accrued expenses and other	2			12,810
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	311			71,429
Capital lease obligations	0			416
Deferred tax liabilities, net	0			7,353
Other noncurrent liabilities	0			2,932
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	0			10,701
Total liabilities of discontinued operations	311			$ 82,130
Discontinued Operation, Alternative Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Expenditures for property and equipment of our discontinued operations	$ 12,500	$ 5,300
EchoStar Technologies Business | DISH Network | Share Exchange Agreement
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Ownership interest acquired by related party			100.00%

Earnings per Share (Details)

Earnings per Share (Details) - Hughes Retail Group - Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction	Mar. 02, 2014
DISH Network | Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Earnings per Share
Percentage of economic interest held	80.00%
Echostar Corporation
Earnings per Share
Percentage of economic interest held	20.00%
Echostar Corporation | DISH Network | Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Earnings per Share
Percentage of economic interest held	51.89%
Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation (HSSC) | DISH Network
Earnings per Share
Percentage of economic interest held	28.11%

Earnings per Share (Details 2)

Earnings per Share (Details 2) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Stock awards
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	0.7	3.3

Earnings per Share (Details 3)

Earnings per Share (Details 3) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Net income attributable to EchoStar
Net income attributable to EchoStar	$ 37,715	$ 49,155
Less: Net loss attributable to EchoStar Tracking Stock	(1,209)	(1,519)
Net income attributable to EchoStar common stock	38,924	50,674
Net income from continuing operations	32,347	37,616
Net income from discontinued operations	$ 6,577	$ 13,058
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Class A and B common stock:
Basic (in shares)	94,745	93,331
Dilutive impact of stock awards outstanding (in shares)	1,148	521
Diluted (in shares)	95,893	93,852
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.34	$ 0.40
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0.07	0.14
Total basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	0.41	0.54
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	0.34	0.40
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0.07	0.14
Total diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.41	$ 0.54

Other Comprehensive Income (L42

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Other comprehensive income, tax (expense) benefit
Tax effects on foreign currency translation adjustments	$ 0	$ 0
Tax effects on unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities	0	0
Cumulative foreign currency translation losses	(111,400,000)		$ (135,400,000)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation	3,000,000
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Gains on investments, net	12,035,000	2,462,000
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities	3,298,000	0
Other, net	1,072,000	7,379,000
Total reclassifications, net of tax and noncontrolling interests	542,000	(2,247,000)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Gains on investments, net	(2,756,000)	(2,247,000)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Recognition of other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities in net income
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities	$ 3,298,000	$ 0

Investment Securities (Details)

Investment Securities (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Marketable investment securities—current, at fair value:
Total marketable investment securities - current	$ 383,015,000		$ 522,516,000
Restricted marketable investment securities	7,576,000		12,203,000
Total	390,591,000		534,719,000
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	767,000		723,000
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities	(3,298,000)	$ 0
Corporate bonds
Marketable investment securities—current, at fair value:
Marketable investment securities, at fair value	231,956,000		402,670,000
Strategic equity securities
Marketable investment securities—current, at fair value:
Marketable investment securities, at fair value	140,136,000		94,816,000
Dividend income from strategic equity securities	0	0
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities	(3,300,000)
Fair values of trading securities	7,300,000		7,200,000
Strategic equity securities | Gains on investments, net
Marketable investment securities—current, at fair value:
Gains related to trading securities	100,000	$ 200,000
Other
Marketable investment securities—current, at fair value:
Total marketable investment securities - current	$ 10,923,000		$ 25,030,000

Investment Securities (Details

Investment Securities (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-For-Sale Securities
Amortized Cost	$ 347,377	$ 512,109
Unrealized Gains	31,183	13,408
Unrealized Losses	(63)	(2,762)
Estimated Fair Value	378,497	522,755
Corporate bonds
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-For-Sale Securities
Amortized Cost	231,838	402,472
Unrealized Gains	153	285
Unrealized Losses	(35)	(87)
Estimated Fair Value	231,956	402,670
Other (including restricted)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-For-Sale Securities
Amortized Cost	13,723	32,488
Unrealized Gains	0	3
Unrealized Losses	(28)	(23)
Estimated Fair Value	13,695	32,468
Equity securities - strategic
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-For-Sale Securities
Amortized Cost	101,816	77,149
Unrealized Gains	31,030	13,120
Unrealized Losses	0	(2,652)
Estimated Fair Value	$ 132,846	$ 87,617

Investment Securities (Detail45

Investment Securities (Details 3) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Debt securities with contractual maturities of one year or less	$ 240
Debt securities with contractual maturities exceeding one year	$ 5.6

Investment Securities (Detail46

Investment Securities (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value
Less than 12 months	$ 68,725		$ 154,826
12 months or more	0		1,571
Total	68,725		156,397
Unrealized Losses
Less than 12 months	(63)		(2,760)
12 months or more	0		(2)
Total	(63)		$ (2,762)
Sales of Available-For-Sale Securities
Gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	2,800	$ 2,200
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities	$ 22,000	$ 12,200

Investment Securities (Detail47

Investment Securities (Details 5) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair value of marketable securities
Total	$ 390,591,000	$ 534,719,000
Corporate bonds
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt securities	231,956,000	402,670,000
Other (including restricted)
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt securities	13,695,000	32,468,000
Equity securities - strategic
Fair value of marketable securities
Equity securities - strategic	140,136,000	94,816,000
Level 3
Fair value of marketable securities
Fair value of investments	0	0
Fair value measurements on recurring basis
Fair value of marketable securities
Cash equivalents (including restricted)	2,717,719,000	2,490,168,000
Total	390,591,000	534,719,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Corporate bonds
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt securities	231,956,000	402,670,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Other (including restricted)
Fair value of marketable securities
Total	18,499,000	37,233,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Equity securities - strategic
Fair value of marketable securities
Equity securities - strategic	140,136,000	94,816,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1
Fair value of marketable securities
Cash equivalents (including restricted)	71,834,000	62,332,000
Total	152,338,000	108,333,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1 | Corporate bonds
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt securities	0	0
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1 | Other (including restricted)
Fair value of marketable securities
Total	12,202,000	13,517,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1 | Equity securities - strategic
Fair value of marketable securities
Equity securities - strategic	140,136,000	94,816,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2
Fair value of marketable securities
Cash equivalents (including restricted)	2,645,885,000	2,427,836,000
Total	238,253,000	426,386,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | Corporate bonds
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt securities	231,956,000	402,670,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | Other (including restricted)
Fair value of marketable securities
Total	6,297,000	23,716,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | Equity securities - strategic
Fair value of marketable securities
Equity securities - strategic	$ 0	$ 0

Investment Securities (Detail48

Investment Securities (Details 6) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cost Method Investments	$ 69,513			$ 80,052
Equity Method Investments	96,479			90,964
Investments in unconsolidated entities	165,992			$ 171,016
Dividends received from unconsolidated entity	7,500	$ 0
Sale of investment in unconsolidated entity	17,781	$ 0
Invidi Technologies Corporation [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cost Method Investments			$ 10,500
Cost-method Investments, Realized Gains	8,900
Sale of investment in unconsolidated entity	$ (17,800)

Trade Accounts Receivable (Deta

Trade Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Trade Accounts Receivable
Total trade accounts receivable	$ 179,231	$ 195,483
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(11,371)	(12,956)
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	50,284	19,417
Total trade accounts receivable, net	218,144	201,944
Progress billings offset against contracts in process	10,400	14,600
Trade accounts receivable
Trade Accounts Receivable
Total trade accounts receivable	151,536	159,313
Contracts in process, net
Trade Accounts Receivable
Total trade accounts receivable	$ 27,695	$ 36,170

Inventory (Details)

Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 64,762	$ 49,755
Raw materials	7,936	6,678
Work-in-process	6,724	6,187
Total inventory	$ 79,422	$ 62,620

Property and Equipment (Details

Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 6,149,597	$ 5,996,687
Accumulated depreciation	(2,724,049)	(2,598,492)
Property and equipment, net	3,425,548	3,398,195
Land
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	33,559	35,815
Buildings and improvements
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 181,637	175,593
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	1 year
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	40 years
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 636,114	514,056
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other | Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	1 year
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other | Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	12 years
Customer rental equipment
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 722,549	689,579
Customer rental equipment | Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	2 years
Customer rental equipment | Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	4 years
Satellites - owned
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 2,926,569	2,381,120
Satellites - owned | Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	2 years
Satellites - owned | Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	15 years
Satellites acquired under capital leases
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 796,245	781,761
Satellites acquired under capital leases | Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	10 years
Satellites acquired under capital leases | Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable Life	15 years
Construction in progress
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 852,924	$ 1,418,763

Property and Equipment (Detai52

Property and Equipment (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Property and equipment
Construction in progress	$ 852,924	$ 1,418,763
Progress amounts for satellite construction, including prepayments under capital leases and launch services costs
Property and equipment
Construction in progress	754,524	1,235,577
Satellite related equipment
Property and equipment
Construction in progress	81,278	152,737
Other
Property and equipment
Construction in progress	$ 17,122	$ 30,449

Property and Equipment (Detai53

Property and Equipment (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	$ 102,367	$ 93,736
Satellites
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	52,143	46,965
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	17,878	15,888
Customer rental equipment
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	30,596	29,137
Buildings and improvements
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	$ 1,750	$ 1,746

Property and Equipment (Detai54

Property and Equipment (Details 4) - Satellites	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017satellitemi
Property and equipment
Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator	19
Length of satellites utilized in geosynchronous orbit above the equator (in miles) | mi	22,300
Number of satellites utilized under capital lease	3
Number of satellites utilized under operating lease	1

Goodwill, Regulatory Authoriz55

Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations and Other Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Cost
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 360,835
Balance at the end of the period	361,300
Accumulated amortization
Balance at the beginning of the period	(280,101)
Balance at the end of the period	(288,294)
Net
Balance at the beginning of the period	80,734
Balance at the end of the period	73,006
Total regulatory authorizations, net
Balance at the beginning of the period	544,633
Additions	(1,171)
Currency Translation Adjustment	2,158
Balance at the end of the period	545,620
Indefinite Lives
Indefinite lives
Balance at the beginning of the period	471,657
Balance at the end of the period	471,657
Finite lives
Cost
Balance at the beginning of the period	87,959
Currency Translation Adjustment	2,583
Balance at the end of the period	90,542
Accumulated amortization
Balance at the beginning of the period	(14,983)
Additions	(1,171)
Currency Translation Adjustment	(425)
Balance at the end of the period	(16,579)
Net
Balance at the beginning of the period	72,976
Additions	(1,171)
Currency Translation Adjustment	2,158
Balance at the end of the period	$ 73,963

Goodwill, Regulatory Authoriz56

Goodwill, Regulatory Authorizations and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Other intangible assets
Cost	$ 361,300		$ 360,835
Accumulated Amortization	(288,294)		(280,101)
Carrying Amount	73,006		80,734
Amortization expense	12,700	$ 16,300
Customer relationships
Other intangible assets
Cost	270,300		270,300
Accumulated Amortization	(220,201)		(214,544)
Carrying Amount	$ 50,099		55,756
Customer relationships | Weighted Average
Other intangible assets
Weighted Average Useful Life	8 years
Technology-based
Other intangible assets
Cost	$ 61,300		60,835
Accumulated Amortization	(59,430)		(57,266)
Carrying Amount	$ 1,870		3,569
Technology-based | Weighted Average
Other intangible assets
Weighted Average Useful Life	6 years
Trademark portfolio
Other intangible assets
Cost	$ 29,700		29,700
Accumulated Amortization	(8,663)		(8,291)
Carrying Amount	$ 21,037		$ 21,409
Trademark portfolio | Weighted Average
Other intangible assets
Weighted Average Useful Life	20 years

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga57

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Fair Value	$ 3,589,358	$ 3,574,172
Carrying amount	3,360,579	3,358,179
Capital lease obligations	296,735	297,268
Total debt and capital lease obligations	3,657,314	3,655,447
Less: Current portion	(37,270)	(32,984)
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	$ 3,620,044	$ 3,622,463
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Interest rate	6.50%	6.50%
Effective Interest Rate	6.959%
Carrying Amount	$ 990,000	$ 990,000
Fair Value	$ 1,074,051	$ 1,084,050
5 1/4% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Interest rate	5.25%	5.25%
Effective Interest Rate	5.316%
Carrying Amount	$ 750,000	$ 750,000
Fair Value	$ 750,000	$ 739,688
7 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Interest rate	7.625%	7.625%
Effective Interest Rate	8.062%
Carrying Amount	$ 900,000	$ 900,000
Fair Value	$ 997,200	$ 990,189
6 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Interest rate	6.625%	6.625%
Effective Interest Rate	6.685%
Carrying Amount	$ 750,000	$ 750,000
Fair Value	767,498	760,245
Other
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Carrying Amount	609	0
Fair Value	609	0
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs	$ (30,030)	$ (31,821)

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 12	$ (20,172)
Effective income tax rate	0.00%	36.30%

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Stock-Based Compensation
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 2,493	$ 3,156
Research and development expenses
Stock-Based Compensation
Allocated share-based compensation expense	231	272
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Stock-Based Compensation
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 2,262	$ 2,884
Stock Options
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock options and other incentive awards granted (in shares)	3,250	195,840
Non-Performance Based Stock Awards
Stock-Based Compensation
Unrecognized stock-based compensation cost, net of estimated forfeiture	$ 17,700

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Satellite-related obligations
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Satellite-related obligations	$ 705.3

Commitments and Contingencies61

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) - Breach of fiduciary duties - shares shares in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2017
Commitment and Contingencies
Stock option grants attempted (in shares)	1.5
Stock option grants (in shares)		0.8
Stock options outstanding (in shares)			0.8

Segment Reporting (Details)

Segment Reporting (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2017segment	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)segment	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of business segments | segment	3	2
Segment Reporting
Total revenue		$ 433,151	$ 431,974
EBITDA		183,314	185,552
Capital expenditures		89,950	205,795
Interest income and expense, net		(37,105)	(19,206)
Depreciation and amortization		(115,083)	(110,077)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in HSS Tracking Stock and other noncontrolling interests		(363)	(712)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		30,763	55,557
Hughes Business
Segment Reporting
Total revenue		328,610	325,539
Hughes Business | Intersegment Elimination
Segment Reporting
Total revenue		710	699
Hughes Business | Operating segments
Segment Reporting
Total revenue		329,320	326,238
EBITDA		100,852	110,356
Capital expenditures		65,667	104,237
EchoStar Satellite Services Business
Segment Reporting
Total revenue		100,151	102,815
EchoStar Satellite Services Business | Intersegment Elimination
Segment Reporting
Total revenue		175	174
EchoStar Satellite Services Business | Operating segments
Segment Reporting
Total revenue		100,326	102,989
EBITDA		83,063	88,640
Capital expenditures		8,508	24,720
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting
Total revenue		4,390	3,620
Corporate and Other | Intersegment Elimination
Segment Reporting
Total revenue		(885)	(873)
Corporate and Other | Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting
Total revenue		3,505	2,747
EBITDA		(601)	(13,444)
Capital expenditures		$ 15,775	$ 76,838

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Millions

Mar. 02, 2014USD ($)satellite

Feb. 28, 2022

Apr. 30, 2018

Mar. 31, 2018

Mar. 31, 2017

Feb. 28, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Nov. 30, 2016

Jul. 31, 2016

Mar. 31, 2014satellite

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2012

May 31, 2012

May 31, 2010

Jan. 31, 2010

Sep. 30, 2009transponder

Nov. 30, 2008transponder

Mar. 31, 2017term

Dec. 31, 2009

Jan. 31, 2017

Aug. 31, 2014

Feb. 28, 2013transponder

Jul. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2010USD ($)

Sling TV Holding

Related party transactions

Equity interest in joint venture

33.00%

Non-voting interest in joint venture

10.00%

Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

5 years

Required minimum notice for termination of agreement

180 days

Automatic renewal period

1 year

Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement [Member]

Related party transactions

Agreement term

5 years

Automatic renewal period

1 year

Subsequent Event | Hughes Broadband Master Services Agreement [Member]

Related party transactions

Required minimum notice for termination of agreement

90 days

DISH Network | Sling TV Holding

Related party transactions

Ownership interest acquired by related party

90.00%

67.00%

Voting interests acquired by related party

100.00%

DISH Network | 2012 Receiver Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

DISH Network | Broadcast Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

DISH Network | Broadcast Agreement for Certain Sports Related Programming

Related party transactions

Agreement term

10 years

DISH Network | RUS Implementation Agreement

Related party transactions

Grants receivable | $

$ 14.1

DISH Network | Echo Star V I I

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

DISH Network | EchoStar XVI

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

10 years

Agreement term from commencement of service date

4 years

Reduction in term of first renewal option

1 year

Term of renewal option

5 years

Additional term of renewal option

5 years

DISH Network | DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement

Related party transactions

Number of DBS transponders available to receive services

32

DISH Network | QuetzSat-1 Transponder

Related party transactions

Number of DBS transponders currently receiving services

24

Number of DBS transponders currently receiving services subleased back from related party

5

DISH Network | Service agreement to lease certain satellite capacity | Ciel

Related party transactions

Agreement term

10 years

DISH Network | Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Related party transactions

Proceeds from issuance of Tracking Stock | $

$ 11.4

DISH Network | Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction | EchoStar and HSSC

Related party transactions

Number of owned satellites transferred | satellite

5

5

DISH Network | TT&C Agreement

Related party transactions

Minimum required notice period for termination of agreement by related party

60 days

Agreement term

1 year

DISH Network | 100 Inverness Lease Agreement

Related party transactions

Required minimum notice for termination of agreement

180 days

Required minimum notice for termination or agreement if month-to-month

30 days

DISH Network | Meridian Lease Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

Required minimum notice for termination or agreement if month-to-month

30 days

DISH Network | Santa Fe Lease Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

Required minimum notice for termination or agreement if month-to-month

30 days

DISH Network | El Paso Lease Agreement

Related party transactions

Term of renewal option

3 years

Number of successive three year renewal options | term

4

DISH Network | 90 Inverness Lease Agreement

Related party transactions

Term of renewal option

3 years

Number of successive three year renewal options | term

4

DISH Network | Cheyenne Lease Agreement

Related party transactions

Term of renewal option

1 year

Required minimum notice for termination or agreement if month-to-month

30 days

Number of successive one year renewal options | term

13

DISH Network | Gilbert Lease Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

Term of renewal option

1 year

Number of successive one year renewal options | term

13

DISH Network | DISHOnline.com Services Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

2 years

DISH Network | DISH Remote Access Services Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

DISH Network | SlingService Services Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

DISH Network | Set-Top Box Application Development Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

DISH Network | DBSD North America Agreement

Related party transactions

Ownership interest acquired by related party

100.00%

DISH Network | Remanufactured Receiver Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

DISH Network | Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement

Related party transactions

Required minimum notice for termination of agreement

60 days

Automatic renewal period

1 year

Required minimum notice for termination of individual service

30 days

DISH Network | Collocation and Antenna Space Agreements [Member]

Related party transactions

Related Party Transactions Agreement, Termination Notice Required by Reporting Entity

180 days

DISH Network | Subsequent Event | TerreStar Agreement

Related party transactions

Minimum required notice period for termination of agreement by related party

60 days

Agreement term

1 year

1 year

Required minimum notice for termination of agreement

90 days

DISH Network | Subsequent Event | DBSD North America Agreement

Related party transactions

Minimum required notice period for termination of agreement by related party

180 days

120 days

Agreement term

5 years

1 year

Telesat Canada | TeleSat Transponder Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

15 years

Number of DBS transponders available to receive services

32

SES Latin America | QuetzSat-1 Lease Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

10 years

Number of DBS transponders expected to receive services

32

Hughes Retail Group | Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock | DISH Network | Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction

Related party transactions

Percentage of economic interest held

80.00%

EchoStar Technologies Business | DISH Network | Share Exchange Agreement

Related party transactions

Ownership interest acquired by related party

100.00%

Related Party Transactions (D64

Related Party Transactions (Details 2) - DISH Network $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2016parcel	Dec. 31, 2011USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2011USD ($)installment	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 01, 2013subsidiary
TiVo vs. Dish Network and Echostar Corporation
Related party transactions
Settlement amount				$ 500
Initial settlement amount paid				300
Aggregate of six annual installment amounts between 2012 and 2017				$ 200
Litigation settlement, number of annual installments | installment				6
Portion of the $300 million initial settlement agreement payment paid by EchoStar				$ 10
Estimated percentage of annual future payments payable by EchoStar				5.00%
Patent Cross-License Agreements
Related party transactions
Maximum aggregate payments required under cross license agreements			$ 10
Maximum additional aggregate payments required under cross license agreements if options are exercised	$ 3
Orange New Jersey [Member]
Related party transactions
Number of Real Estate Properties | parcel		2
Caltech
Related party transactions
Number of subsidiaries against which lawsuit was filed | subsidiary						2
EchoStar Technologies Business | Share Exchange Agreement
Related party transactions
Ownership interest acquired by related party					100.00%

Related Party Transactions (D65

Related Party Transactions (Details 3) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2008	Feb. 28, 2017	May 31, 2015
Related party transactions
Amount payable to related party		$ 3,691,000		$ 1,072,000
Hughes Systique Corporation
Related party transactions
Repayment of loan				600,000	$ 1,500,000
Remaining balance of loan		$ 0
Ownership interest in related party		43.80%
Ownership percentage by related party		25.70%
NagraStar
Related party transactions
Equity interest in joint venture							50.00%
Dish Mexico
Related party transactions
Equity interest in joint venture		49.00%
Revenue recognized from related party		$ 3,900,000	$ 5,800,000
Receivables from related party		$ 10,700,000		10,700,000
Deluxe/EchoStar LLC
Related party transactions
Equity interest in joint venture		50.00%
Revenue recognized from related party		$ 1,200,000	700,000
Receivables from related party		700,000		$ 700,000
SmarDTV SA
Related party transactions
Equity interest in joint venture								22.50%
AsiaSat [Member]
Related party transactions
Expenses from Transactions with Related Party		$ 0	$ 400,000
Hughes Communications, Inc. | Hughes Systique Corporation
Related party transactions
Amount agreed to be funded under term loan facility						$ 1,500,000
Interest rate	8.00%					6.00%