Hughes Satellite Systems 10-Q 9 Aug 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Aug. 01, 2016
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	Hughes Satellite Systems Corp
Entity Central Index Key	1,533,758
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	No
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,000
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 349,788	$ 382,990
Marketable investment securities, at fair value	315,635	253,343
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $12,440 and $11,447, respectively	133,379	139,510
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of zero	27,270	21,258
Inventory	55,241	48,797
Prepaids and deposits	36,176	38,222
Advances to affiliates, net	80,187	47,387
Other current assets	10,437	13,273
Total current assets	1,008,113	944,780
Noncurrent Assets:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	21,724	20,140
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,319,774 and $2,138,642, respectively	2,322,560	2,265,402
Regulatory authorizations	471,658	471,658
Goodwill	504,173	504,173
Other intangible assets, net	98,077	115,420
Investments in unconsolidated entities	37,220	41,481
Other noncurrent assets, net	289,498	208,225
Total noncurrent assets	3,744,910	3,626,499
Total assets	4,753,023	4,571,279
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	104,379	97,648
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	5	19
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	31,410	30,284
Advances from affiliates, net	4,524	3,773
Deferred revenue and prepayments	63,461	57,493
Accrued compensation	20,330	18,932
Accrued expenses and other	74,556	104,811
Total current liabilities	298,665	312,960
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	2,142,361	2,154,988
Deferred tax liabilities, net	492,304	452,350
Advances from affiliates	30,361	25,283
Other noncurrent liabilities	83,121	84,058
Total noncurrent liabilities	2,748,147	2,716,679
Total liabilities	3,046,812	3,029,639
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, 1,000 shares issued and outstanding at each of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	1,502,130	1,417,748
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(45,770)	(54,116)
Accumulated earnings	238,305	166,698
Total HSS shareholders’ equity	1,694,665	1,530,330
Noncontrolling interests	11,546	11,310
Total shareholders’ equity	1,706,211	1,541,640
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	4,753,023	4,571,279
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Shareholders’ Equity:
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock, $0.001 par value; 300 shares authorized, 81.128 shares issued and outstanding at each of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015	$ 0	$ 0

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowance for doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable (in dollars)	$ 12,440,000	$ 11,447,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable - DISH Network (in dollars)	0	0
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	$ 2,319,774,000	$ 2,138,642,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	1,000	1,000
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	300	300
Preferred Stock, shares issued (in shares)	81.128	81.128
Preferred Stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	81.128	81.128

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Revenue:
Services and other revenue - other	$ 274,563	$ 271,321	$ 544,986	$ 541,000
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	112,528	131,483	225,603	262,924
Equipment revenue - other	51,526	53,849	94,385	101,900
Equipment revenue - DISH Network	2,101	2,823	4,870	3,886
Total revenue	440,718	459,476	869,844	909,710
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	126,800	132,548	251,377	262,466
Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	47,320	48,783	90,428	93,994
Selling, general and administrative expenses	69,185	65,023	140,100	135,568
Research and development expenses	7,562	6,513	14,494	12,067
Depreciation and amortization	102,305	107,625	204,674	215,639
Total costs and expenses	353,172	360,492	701,073	719,734
Operating income	87,546	98,984	168,771	189,976
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income	1,507	1,157	3,421	2,256
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(36,059)	(43,566)	(74,090)	(88,652)
Loss from partial redemption of debt	0	(5,044)	0	(5,044)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities	0	(4,649)	0	(4,649)
Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net	5,080	(1,613)	5,295	(1,613)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	2,245	1,241	4,104	2,638
Other, net	(1,500)	(657)	5,389	(1,710)
Total other expense, net	(28,727)	(53,131)	(55,881)	(96,774)
Income before income taxes	58,819	45,853	112,890	93,202
Income tax provision	(20,820)	(18,380)	(40,861)	(36,353)
Net income	37,999	27,473	72,029	56,849
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	311	428	422	797
Net income attributable to HSS	37,688	27,045	71,607	56,052
Comprehensive Income:
Net income	37,999	27,473	72,029	56,849
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,643	987	9,352	(9,247)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and other	2,167	1,756	1,793	3,313
Recognition of other-than-temporary loss on available-for-sale securities in net income	0	4,649	0	4,649
Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income	(2,985)	(11)	(2,985)	(11)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	825	7,381	8,160	(1,296)
Comprehensive income	38,824	34,854	80,189	55,553
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	125	428	236	797
Comprehensive income attributable to HSS	$ 38,699	$ 34,426	$ 79,953	$ 54,756

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 72,029	$ 56,849
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	204,674	215,639
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	(4,104)	(2,638)
Amortization of debt issuance costs	3,103	3,051
Loss from partial redemption of debt	0	5,044
Losses (gains) and impairment on marketable investment securities, net	(5,295)	6,262
Stock-based compensation	2,487	2,602
Deferred tax provision	39,219	34,584
Dividends received from unconsolidated entity	10,000	0
Proceeds from sale of trading securities	7,140	0
Changes in current assets and current liabilities, net	(52,511)	(67,920)
Changes in noncurrent assets and noncurrent liabilities, net	3,654	3,831
Other, net	945	(3,330)
Net cash flows from operating activities	281,341	253,974
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities	(280,810)	(96,462)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities	213,913	104,423
Purchases of property and equipment	(220,591)	(187,305)
Expenditures for externally marketed software	(12,299)	(11,660)
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents	(1,584)	(1,507)
Investment in unconsolidated entity	(1,636)	0
Payment for EchoStar XXI launch services	(11,875)	0
Other, net	0	(9)
Net cash flows from investing activities	(314,882)	(192,520)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayment of 6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes Due 2019 and related premium	0	(113,300)
Repayment of other debt and capital lease obligations	(16,199)	(23,722)
Advances from affiliates	4,934	0
Capital contribution from EchoStar	11,875	0
Other, net	(798)	(709)
Net cash flows from financing activities	(188)	(137,731)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	527	(626)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(33,202)	(76,903)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	382,990	225,557
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	349,788	148,654
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest (including capitalized interest)	86,623	91,653
Capitalized interest	15,830	5,656
Cash paid for income taxes	2,471	1,932
Property and equipment financed under capital lease obligations	335	328
Reduction of capital lease obligation for AMC-15 and AMC-16 satellites	0	4,500
Increase (decrease) in capital expenditures included in accounts payable, net	906	(148)
EchoStar XXI Launch Contract
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Transfer of EchoStar XXI launch contract from EchoStar to HNS	0	52,250
EchoStar XXIII Launch Contract
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Transfer of EchoStar XXI launch contract from EchoStar to HNS	$ 70,300	$ 0

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical)	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019
Interest rate	6.50%	6.50%	6.50%

Organization and Business Activ

Organization and Business Activities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Business Activities	Organization and Business Activities Principal Business Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation (which, together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as “HSS,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and/or “our”) is a holding company and a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (“EchoStar”). We are a global provider of satellite service operations, video delivery solutions, broadband satellite technologies and broadband services for home and office customers. We deliver innovative network technologies, managed services, and various communications solutions for enterprise and government customers. We currently operate in the following two business segments: • Hughes — which provides broadband satellite technologies and broadband services to home and office customers and network technologies, managed services and communication solutions to domestic and international enterprise and government markets. The Hughes segment also provides managed services to large enterprises and solutions to customers for mobile satellite systems. • 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. (“Dish Mexico”), a joint venture that EchoStar entered into in 2008, United States (“U.S.”) government service providers, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers, and private enterprise customers. We were formed as a Colorado corporation in March 2011 to facilitate the acquisition (the “Hughes Acquisition”) of Hughes Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Hughes Communications”) and related financing transactions. In connection with our formation, EchoStar contributed the assets and liabilities of its satellite services business, including the principal operating subsidiary of its satellite services business, EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C., to us. In addition, as a result of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction described in Note 3 below and in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, DISH Network owns shares of our preferred tracking stock representing a 28.11% economic interest in the residential retail satellite broadband business of our Hughes segment. DISH Network also owns shares of preferred tracking stock issued by EchoStar Corporation, which together with our preferred tracking stock represents an aggregate 80.0% economic interest in the residential retail satellite and broadband business of our Hughes segment. The tracking stock is an equity security and the rights of DISH Network, as the holder of the tracking stock, in our assets are subject to the claims of our creditors.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
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, 2015 . 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 shareholders’ equity for the portion of the entity’s equity attributed to the noncontrolling ownership interests. 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 EchoStar’s 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 six months ended June 30, 2016 or 2015 . As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , 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 current 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 our publicly traded debt are based on quoted market prices in less active markets and are categorized as Level 2 measurements. The fair values of our privately held 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 June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , 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 $77.3 million and $79.3 million , respectively. We use fair value measurements from time to time in connection with 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 customer’s orders of approximately $3.3 million and $5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $6.1 million and $10.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. In addition, we incurred other research and development expenses of approximately $7.6 million and $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $14.5 million and $12.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , 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 is generally 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 June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the net carrying amount of externally marketed software was $70.5 million and $62.8 million , respectively. We capitalized costs related to the development of externally marketed software of $6.3 million and $6.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $12.3 million and $11.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. We recorded amortization expense relating to the development of externally marketed software of $2.3 million and $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $4.6 million and $3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The weighted average useful life of our externally marketed software was approximately three years as of June 30, 2016 . New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). It outlines a single comprehensive model 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 Accounting Standards Update 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 Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations, which clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 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 Accounting Standards Update 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. We have not determined when we will adopt the new revenue standard or selected the transition method that we will apply upon adoption. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In February 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (“ASU 2015-02”). This standard amends the consolidation guidance for variable interest entities and general partners’ investments in limited partnerships and similar entities. ASU 2015-02 was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those annual periods, and required either a retrospective or a modified retrospective approach as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. We adopted ASU 2015-02 in the first quarter of 2016. The adoption of the standard did not impact our consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (“ASU 2015-03”). This standard requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of debt liability, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. ASU 2015-03 was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those annual periods, and required a retrospective approach to adoption. We adopted ASU 2015-03 in the first quarter of 2016. Upon adoption, we presented unamortized debt issuance cost previously reported in “Other noncurrent assets, net” with a carrying amount of $31.3 million as of December 31, 2015, as a reduction of our “Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs”. 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. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. 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. 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.

Hughes Retail Preferred Trackin

Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock	Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction In February 2014, HSS and EchoStar entered into agreements with certain subsidiaries of DISH Network pursuant to which, effective March 1, 2014, (i) EchoStar issued shares of its newly authorized Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock (the “EchoStar Tracking Stock”) and HSS issued shares of its newly authorized Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock (the “HSS Tracking Stock” and together with the EchoStar Tracking Stock, the “Tracking Stock”) to DISH Network 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 Network began receiving certain satellite services on these five satellites from us (the “Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction”). Immediately upon receipt of net assets (consisting of two of the five satellites and related in-orbit incentive obligations) from DISH Network in exchange for EchoStar Tracking Stock, EchoStar transferred such net assets to us. The Tracking Stock tracks 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”). The shares of the Tracking Stock issued to DISH Network represent an aggregate 80.0% economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group (the shares issued as HSS Tracking Stock represent a 28.11% economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group and the shares issued as EchoStar Tracking Stock represent a 51.89% economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group). In addition to the remaining 20.0% economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group, HSS retains all economic interest in the wholesale satellite broadband business and other businesses of HSS. The Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction was consistent with the long-term strategy of the Company to increase the scale of its satellite services business, which provides high-margin revenues, while continuing to benefit from the growth of the satellite broadband business. As a result of the additional satellites received in the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, HSS increased short-term cash flow that it believes better positions it to achieve its strategic objectives. HSS has adopted a policy statement (the “Policy Statement”) setting forth management and allocation policies for purposes of attributing all of the business and operations of HSS to either the Hughes Retail Group or the “HSSC Group,” which is defined as all other operations of HSS, including all existing and future businesses, other than the Hughes Retail Group. Among other things, the Policy Statement governs how assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses are attributed or allocated between HRG and the HSSC Group. Such attributions and allocations generally do not affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements, except for the attribution of shareholders’ equity and net income or loss between the holders of Tracking Stock and common stock. The Policy Statement also does not significantly affect the way that management assesses operating performance and allocates resources within our Hughes segment. We provide unaudited attributed financial information for HRG and the HSSC Group in an exhibit to our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K. For a description of the Tracking Stock and the initial recording of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction in our consolidated financial statements, as well as the purpose and effect of the transaction on the Company and holders of shares of HSS common stock, see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Other Comprehensive Income (Los

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects We have not recognized any 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 cumulative foreign currency translation losses of $44.3 million and $53.8 million as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Affected Line Item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income (1) Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net $ (2,985 ) $ (11 ) $ (2,985 ) $ (11 ) 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 — 4,649 — 4,649 Total reclassifications, net of tax and noncontrolling interests $ (2,985 ) $ 4,638 $ (2,985 ) $ 4,638 (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 (losses) on marketable investment securities, net ” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). (2) In June 2015, we recorded an other-than-temporary impairment loss on shares of certain common stock included in our strategic equity securities.

Investment Securities

Investment Securities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Investment Securities	Investment Securities Our marketable investment securities and investments in unconsolidated entities consisted of the following: As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Marketable investment securities—current, at fair value: Corporate bonds $ 294,285 $ 228,770 Strategic equity securities 8,709 18,297 Other 12,641 6,276 Total marketable investment securities—current 315,635 253,343 Investments in unconsolidated entities—noncurrent: Cost method 15,438 15,438 Equity method 21,782 26,043 Total investments in unconsolidated entities—noncurrent 37,220 41,481 Total marketable investment securities and investments in unconsolidated entities $ 352,855 $ 294,824 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 and six months ended June 30, 2016 or 2015 . For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , “ Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net ” included losses of $1.2 million and $1.0 million , respectively, related to trading securities that we held as of June 30, 2016. For each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, “Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net” included a $1.6 million loss related to trading securities that we held as of June 30, 2015 . Other Our other current marketable investment securities portfolio includes investments in various debt instruments, including U.S. government bonds . Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities The components of our available-for-sale investments are summarized in the table below. Amortized Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value (In thousands) As of June 30, 2016 Debt securities: Corporate bonds $ 294,144 $ 233 $ (92 ) $ 294,285 Other 12,642 1 (2 ) 12,641 Equity securities - strategic 4,833 — (1,637 ) 3,196 Total marketable investment securities $ 311,619 $ 234 $ (1,731 ) $ 310,122 As of December 31, 2015 Debt securities: Corporate bonds $ 229,004 $ 2 $ (236 ) $ 228,770 Other 6,279 — (3 ) 6,276 Equity securities - strategic 8,037 — (82 ) 7,955 Total marketable investment securities $ 243,320 $ 2 $ (321 ) $ 243,001 As of June 30, 2016 , restricted and non-restricted marketable investment securities included debt securities of $269.4 million with contractual maturities of one year or less and $37.5 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 June 30, 2016 . As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Less than 12 months $ 149,854 $ (1,731 ) $ 148,629 $ (268 ) 12 months or more 25 — 67,751 (53 ) Total $ 149,879 $ (1,731 ) $ 216,380 $ (321 ) Sales of Marketable Investment Securities We recognized gains from the sales of our available-for-sale securities of $3.0 million for each of t he three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and de minimis gains for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. We recognized de minimis losses from the sales of our available-for-sale securities for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 . Proceeds from sales of our available-for-sale securities totaled $15.3 million and $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $17.6 million and $10.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, 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 June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we did not have investments that were categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 (In thousands) Cash equivalents $ 288,998 $ 23 $ 288,975 $ 303,152 $ 213 $ 302,939 Debt securities: Corporate bonds $ 294,285 $ — $ 294,285 $ 228,770 $ — $ 228,770 Other 12,641 — 12,641 6,276 — 6,276 Equity securities - strategic 8,709 8,709 — 18,297 18,297 — Total marketable investment securities $ 315,635 $ 8,709 $ 306,926 $ 253,343 $ 18,297 $ 235,046 Investments in Unconsolidated Entities — Noncurrent We have several 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. In June 2016 , we recorded a $10.0 million cash distribution from an investment accounted for using the equity method that was determined to be a return on investment and reported in cash flows from operating activities in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade Accounts Receivable	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Trade Accounts Receivable	Trade Accounts Receivable Our trade accounts receivable consisted of the following: As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Trade accounts receivable $ 122,440 $ 127,946 Contracts in process, net 23,379 23,011 Total trade accounts receivable 145,819 150,957 Allowance for doubtful accounts (12,440 ) (11,447 ) Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network 27,270 21,258 Total trade accounts receivable, net $ 160,649 $ 160,768 As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , progress billings offset against contracts in process amounted to $0.9 million and $2.9 million , respectively.

Inventory

Inventory	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventory	Inventory Our inventory consisted of the following: As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Finished goods $ 40,863 $ 39,642 Raw materials 6,475 5,280 Work-in process 7,903 3,875 Total inventory $ 55,241 $ 48,797

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment consisted of the following: As of Depreciable Life (In Years) June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Land — $ 13,338 $ 12,055 Buildings and improvements 1 - 30 78,141 73,949 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other 1 - 12 387,858 371,889 Customer rental equipment 2 - 4 636,745 588,430 Satellites - owned 2 - 15 2,381,120 2,381,120 Satellites acquired under capital leases 10 - 15 665,518 665,518 Construction in progress — 479,614 311,083 Total property and equipment 4,642,334 4,404,044 Accumulated depreciation (2,319,774 ) (2,138,642 ) Property and equipment, net $ 2,322,560 $ 2,265,402 Construction in progress consisted of the following: As of June 30, December 31, (In thousands) Progress amounts for satellite construction, including prepayments under capital leases and launch services costs $ 307,258 $ 187,253 Satellite related equipment 143,282 104,566 Other 29,074 19,264 Construction in progress $ 479,614 $ 311,083 Construction in progress included the following owned and leased satellites under construction or undergoing in-orbit testing as of June 30, 2016 . Satellites Segment Expected Launch Date Eutelsat 65 West A (2) Hughes March 2016 (1) EchoStar 105/SES-11 ESS Fourth quarter of 2016 Telesat T19V (“63 West”) (2) Hughes Second quarter of 2018 (1) This satellite was launched in March 2016 and placed into service in July 2016. (2) We entered into a satellite services agreement and made prepayments for certain capacity on this satellite once launched, but are not a party to the construction contract. Depreciation expense associated with our property and equipment consisted of the following: For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Satellites $ 46,965 $ 49,154 $ 93,930 $ 98,241 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other 14,102 15,058 28,144 27,275 Customer rental equipment 29,000 30,524 58,137 60,711 Buildings and improvements 1,048 1,275 2,109 2,567 Total depreciation expense $ 91,115 $ 96,011 $ 182,320 $ 188,794 Satellites As of June 30, 2016 , we utilized in support of our operations, 16 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. Two 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 June 30, 2016 . 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 six months ended June 30, 2016 . 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.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill 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 June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , all of our goodwill was assigned to reporting units of our Hughes segment. We test this goodwill for impairment annually in the second quarter. Based on our qualitative assessment of impairment of reporting units’ goodwill in the second quarter of 2016, we determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair values of the Hughes segment reporting units were less than the corresponding carrying amounts. Other Intangible Assets Our other intangible assets, which are subject to amortization, consisted of the following: Weighted Average Useful Life (in Years) As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Cost Accumulated Amortization Carrying Amount Cost Accumulated Amortization Carrying Amount (In thousands) Customer relationships 8 $ 270,300 $ (202,227 ) $ 68,073 $ 270,300 $ (189,910 ) $ 80,390 Contract-based 4 64,800 (64,800 ) — 64,800 (64,800 ) — Technology-based 6 51,417 (43,564 ) 7,853 51,417 (39,281 ) 12,136 Trademark portfolio 20 29,700 (7,549 ) 22,151 29,700 (6,806 ) 22,894 Total other intangible assets $ 416,217 $ (318,140 ) $ 98,077 $ 416,217 $ (300,797 ) $ 115,420 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 $11.2 million and $11.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $22.4 million and $26.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.

Debt and Capital Lease Obligati

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
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: As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Effective Interest Rate Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value (In thousands) 6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 6.959% $ 990,000 $ 1,070,438 $ 990,000 $ 1,071,675 7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021 8.062% 900,000 969,750 900,000 954,000 Other 375 375 803 803 Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs (28,172 ) — (31,276 ) — Subtotal 1,862,203 $ 2,040,563 1,859,527 $ 2,026,478 Capital lease obligations 311,568 325,745 Total debt and capital lease obligations 2,173,771 2,185,272 Less: Current portion (31,410 ) (30,284 ) Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs $ 2,142,361 $ 2,154,988 The fair values of our debt are estimates categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. On May 6, 2016, we offered to repurchase for cash all or any part of our outstanding 6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 (the “ 2019 Senior Secured Notes ”) and our outstanding 7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Senior Unsecured Notes”) at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the date of repurchase. The Change of Control Offers expired on June 6, 2016, with none of the 2019 Senior Secured Notes or the 2021 Senior Unsecured Notes tendered for repurchase.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
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 expense was approximately $40.9 million and $36.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Our estimated effective income tax rate was 36.2% and 39.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The variations in our current year effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the six months ended June 30, 2016 were primarily due to the impact of state and local taxes, partially offset by research and experimentation credits. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the variation in our effective tax rate from the U.S. federal statutory rate was primarily due to the impact of state and local taxes.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Commitments As of June 30, 2016 , our satellite-related obligations were approximately $756.3 million . Our satellite-related obligations primarily include payments pursuant to agreements for the construction of the EchoStar XIX, EchoStar XXI, EchoStar XXIII, EchoStar 105/SES-11, and 63 West 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 In 2008, DISH Network Corporation contributed its digital set-top box business and certain infrastructure and other assets, including certain of its satellites, uplink and satellite transmission assets, real estate, and other assets and related liabilities to EchoStar (the “Spin-off”). In connection with the Spin-off, EchoStar 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, EchoStar has assumed certain liabilities that relate to its 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, EchoStar will only be liable for its acts or omissions following the Spin-off and DISH Network will indemnify EchoStar 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. 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. In addition, adverse decisions against DISH Network in the proceedings described below could decrease the number of products and components we sell to DISH Network, which could have a material adverse effect on our business operations and our financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. California Institute of Technology On October 1, 2013, the California Institute of Technology (“Caltech”) filed suit against two of our subsidiaries, Hughes Communications, Inc. and Hughes Network Systems, LLC (“HNS”), as well as against DISH Network, DISH Network L.L.C., and dishNET Satellite Broadband L.L.C., in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging infringement of United States Patent Nos. 7,116,710; 7,421,032; 7,916,781; and 8,284,833, each of which is entitled “Serial Concatenation of Interleaved Convolutional Codes forming Turbo-Like Codes.” Caltech asserted that encoding data as specified by the DVB-S2 standard infringes each of the asserted patents. In the operative Amended Complaint, served on March 6, 2014, Caltech claims that the Hopper TM set-top box that we design and sell to DISH Network, as well as certain of our Hughes segment’s satellite broadband products and services, infringe the asserted patents by implementing the DVB-S2 standard. On September 26, 2014, Caltech requested leave to amend its Amended Complaint to add EchoStar Corporation and EchoStar Technologies L.L.C. as defendants, as well as to allege that a number of additional set-top boxes infringe the asserted patents. On November 7, 2014, the Court rejected that request. Additionally, on November 4, 2014, the Court ruled that the patent claims at issue in the suit are directed to patentable subject matter. On February 17, 2015, Caltech filed a second complaint in the same district against the same defendants alleging that HNS’ Gen4 HT1000 and HT1100 products infringe the same patents asserted in the first case. We answered that second complaint on March 24, 2015. The trial for the first case which was scheduled to commence on April 20, 2015, was vacated by the Court on March 16, 2015 and a new trial date has yet to be set. On May 5, 2015, the Court granted summary judgment for us on a number of issues, finding that Caltech’s damages theory improperly apportioned alleged damages, that allegations of infringement against DISH Network, DISH Network L.L.C., and dishNET Satellite Broadband L.L.C. should be dismissed from the case, and affirming that Caltech could not assert infringement under the doctrine of equivalents. The Court also granted motions by Caltech seeking findings that certain of its patents were not indefinite or subject to equitable estoppel. The Court otherwise denied motions for summary judgment, including a motion by Caltech seeking summary judgment of infringement. On May 25, 2016, we, the DISH Network defendants and Caltech entered into a settlement agreement pursuant to which the Court dismissed with prejudice all of the claims in these actions on May 31, 2016. 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 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. Over 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. 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. Realtime is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein. TQ Beta LLC On June 30, 2014, TQ Beta LLC (“TQ Beta”) filed suit against DISH Network, DISH DBS Corporation, DISH Network L.L.C., as well as HSS, EchoStar Corporation, EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C, and Sling Media, Inc., a subsidiary of EchoStar, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 7,203,456 (the “456 patent”), which is entitled “Method and Apparatus for Time and Space Domain Shifting of Broadcast Signals.” TQ Beta alleges that the Hopper, Hopper with Sling, ViP 722 and ViP 722k DVR devices, as well as the DISH Anywhere service and DISH Anywhere mobile application, infringe the 456 patent, but has not specified the amount of damages that it seeks. TQ Beta is an entity that seeks to license an acquired patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein. During August 2015, EchoStar Corporation and DISH Network L.L.C. filed petitions before the United States Patent and Trademark Office challenging the validity of certain claims of the 456 patent, and in February 2016, the United States Patent and Trademark Office agreed to institute proceedings on our petitions. On February 25, 2016, the case was stayed pending resolution of these proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the Court vacated all pending court dates and deadlines. Two-Way Media Ltd On February 17, 2016, Two-Way Media Ltd (“TWM”) filed a complaint against EchoStar Corporation and its subsidiaries, EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C., and Sling Media, Inc., as well as against DISH Network Corporation, DISH DBS Corporation, DISH Network L.L.C., DISH Network Service L.L.C., Sling TV Holding L.L.C., Sling TV L.L.C., and Sling TV Purchasing L.L.C. TWM brought the suit in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, alleging infringement of United States Patent Nos. 5,778,187; 5,983,005; 6,434,622; and 7,266,686, each entitled “Multicasting Method and Apparatus”; and 9,124,607, entitled “Methods and Systems for Playing Media.” TWM alleges that the Sling TV, Sling International, DISH Anywhere, and DISHWorld services, as well as the Slingbox units and DISH DVRs incorporating Slingbox technology, infringe the asserted patents. TWM is an entity that seeks to license a patent portfolio without itself practicing any of the claims recited therein. 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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
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 HSS, is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Under this definition, we operate in two primary business segments, Hughes and EchoStar Satellite Services as described in Note 1 of these condensed consolidated financial statements. The primary measure of segment profitability that is reported regularly to our CODM is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA. Our segment operating results do not include real estate and other activities, costs incurred in certain satellite development programs and other business development activities, expenses of various corporate departments and our centralized treasury operations, including income from our investment portfolio and interest expense on our debt. These activities are accounted for in the “All Other and Eliminations” column in the table below. Total assets by segment have not been reported herein because the information is not provided to our CODM on a regular basis. The Hughes Retail Group is included in our Hughes segment and our CODM reviews separate HRG financial information only to the extent such information is included in our periodic filings with the SEC. Therefore, we do not consider HRG to be a separate operating segment. Transactions between segments were not significant for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 or 2015 . The following table presents revenue, capital expenditures, and EBITDA for each of our operating segments: Hughes EchoStar Satellite Services All Other and Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 External revenue $ 338,574 $ 101,278 $ 866 $ 440,718 Intersegment revenue $ 763 $ 172 $ (935 ) $ — Total revenue $ 339,337 $ 101,450 $ (69 ) $ 440,718 Capital expenditures $ 81,322 $ 10,312 $ — $ 91,634 EBITDA $ 106,379 $ 83,826 $ 5,160 $ 195,365 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 External revenue $ 334,554 $ 124,402 $ 520 $ 459,476 Intersegment revenue $ 631 $ 187 $ (818 ) $ — Total revenue $ 335,185 $ 124,589 $ (298 ) $ 459,476 Capital expenditures $ 70,527 $ 24,468 $ — $ 94,995 EBITDA $ 103,414 $ 103,558 $ (11,513 ) $ 195,459 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 External revenue $ 664,113 $ 204,093 $ 1,638 $ 869,844 Intersegment revenue $ 1,462 $ 346 $ (1,808 ) $ — Total revenue $ 665,575 $ 204,439 $ (170 ) $ 869,844 Capital expenditures $ 185,559 $ 35,032 $ — $ 220,591 EBITDA $ 205,847 $ 172,012 $ 9,952 $ 387,811 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 External revenue $ 659,504 $ 249,600 $ 606 $ 909,710 Intersegment revenue $ 961 $ 387 $ (1,348 ) $ — Total revenue $ 660,465 $ 249,987 $ (742 ) $ 909,710 Capital expenditures $ 135,054 $ 52,251 $ — $ 187,305 EBITDA $ 194,687 $ 209,977 $ (10,224 ) $ 394,440 The following table reconciles total consolidated EBITDA to reported “Income before income taxes” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss): For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) EBITDA $ 195,365 $ 195,459 $ 387,811 $ 394,440 Interest income and expense, net (34,552 ) (42,409 ) (70,669 ) (86,396 ) Depreciation and amortization (102,305 ) (107,625 ) (204,674 ) (215,639 ) Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 311 428 422 797 Income before income taxes $ 58,819 $ 45,853 $ 112,890 $ 93,202

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions EchoStar We and EchoStar have agreed that we shall have the right, but not the obligation, to receive from EchoStar certain corporate services, including among other things: treasury, tax, accounting and reporting, risk management, legal, internal audit, human resources, and information technology. These services are provided at cost. We may terminate a particular service we receive from EchoStar for any reason upon at least 30 days ’ notice. We recorded expenses for services received from EchoStar of $3.2 million and $4.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and $5.6 million and $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. In addition, we occupy certain office space in buildings owned or leased by EchoStar and pay a portion of the taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance of the premises in accordance with the percentage of the space we occupy. We participate in certain of EchoStar’s shared services arrangements for its subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business, including arrangements for payroll, accounts payable and cash management. From time to time in connection with the processing of transactions under these arrangements, we may pay or receive amounts attributable to other domestic subsidiaries of EchoStar. We report net payments on behalf of other subsidiaries in “Advances to affiliates, net” within current assets and we report net receipts on behalf of other subsidiaries in “Advances from affiliates, net” within current liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. No repayment schedule for these net advances has been determined. EchoStar and certain of its subsidiaries have provided cash advances to certain of our foreign subsidiaries to fund certain expenditures pursuant to loan agreements that mature in 2018 and 2022. Advances under these agreements bear interest at annual rates ranging from one to three percent, subject to periodic adjustment based on the one-year U.S. LIBOR rate. We report amounts payable under these agreements in “Advances from affiliates” within noncurrent liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. EchoStar XXI and EchoStar XXIII Launch Facilitation and Operational Control Agreement. As part of applying for our launch licenses for EchoStar XXI and XXIII through the UK Space Agency, our subsidiary, Hughes Network Systems, Ltd. (“HNS Ltd.”) and a subsidiary of EchoStar, EchoStar Operating L.L.C. (“EOC”), entered into agreements in June 2015 and March 2016 to transfer to HNS Ltd., EOC’s launch service contracts for the EchoStar XXI and EchoStar XXIII satellites, respectively, and to grant HNS Ltd. certain rights to control the in-orbit operations of these satellites. EOC retained ownership of the satellites, which are currently under construction and scheduled to be launched later in 2016. In March 2016, we recorded a $70.3 million addition to “Other noncurrent assets, net” and a corresponding increase in “Additional paid-in capital” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet to reflect EOC’s cumulative payments under the EchoStar XXIII launch service contract prior to the transfer date. EOC also contracted to make future payments to HNS Ltd. for amounts that HNS Ltd. is required to pay under both launch service contracts. In March 2016, HNS Ltd. received $11.9 million in cash from EOC to fund a required payment under the EchoStar XXI launch service contract. We recorded the cash receipt as an increase in “Additional paid-in capital.” HNS Ltd.’s future payments under the launch service contracts are included in our disclosure of satellite-related obligations in Note 12. DISH Network Following the Spin-off, EchoStar and DISH Network have operated as separate publicly-traded companies. However, pursuant to the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction, described in Note 3 and below, DISH Network owns Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock representing an aggregate 80.0% economic interest in the residential retail satellite broadband business of our Hughes segment. The tracking stock is an equity security and the rights of DISH Network, as the holder of the tracking stock, in our assets are subject to the claims of our creditors. In addition, a substantial majority of the voting power of the shares of EchoStar and DISH Network 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 the Spin-off, EchoStar and DISH Network have entered into certain agreements pursuant to which we and EchoStar obtain certain products, services and rights from DISH Network; DISH Network obtains certain products, services and rights from us and EchoStar; and we and DISH Network have indemnified each other against certain liabilities arising from our respective businesses. We and/or EchoStar also may enter into additional agreements with DISH Network in the future. Generally, the amounts DISH Network pays for products and services provided under the agreements are based on our 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. “Services and other revenue — DISH Network” 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 I, EchoStar VII, EchoStar X, EchoStar XI and EchoStar XIV. As part of the Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction discussed in Note 3 , in March 2014, we began providing certain satellite services to DISH Network on the EchoStar I, 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. DISH Network elected not to renew the satellite services agreement relative to the EchoStar I satellite. The agreement for the EchoStar I satellite expired pursuant to its terms effective November 2015. In December 2015, DISH Network renewed the satellite services agreement relative to the EchoStar VII satellite for one year to June 2017. EchoStar VIII. In May 2013, DISH Network began receiving satellite services from us on the EchoStar VIII satellite as an in-orbit spare. Effective March 2014, this satellite services arrangement converted to a month-to-month service agreement with both parties having the right to terminate upon 30 days ’ notice. The agreement terminated in accordance with its terms effective November 2015. 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 upon the earlier of: (i) the end of life of the satellite; (ii) the date the satellite fails or the date the transponder(s) on which the service was being provided under the agreement fails; or (iii) September 2017. DISH Network generally has the option to renew the agreement on a year-to-year basis through the end of the satellite’s life. There can be no assurance that any options to renew this agreement will be exercised. 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 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 ten years following the date the Nimiq 5 satellite was placed into service. 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. See Note 3 herein and in our most recent Form 10-K 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”). 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 DISH Network’s D-1 satellite. 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, hosting, operations and maintenance services for TerreStar’s satellite gateway and associated ground infrastructure. These agreements generally may be terminated by DISH Network at any time for convenience. Hughes Broadband Distribution Agreement . Effective October 2012, HNS and dishNET Satellite Broadband L.L.C. (“dishNET”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH Network, 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. 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 our completion of the Hughes Acquisition, DBSD North America and HNS entered into various agreements pursuant to which our Hughes segment provides, among other things, hosting, operations and maintenance services of DBSD North America’s satellite gateway and associated ground infrastructure. The agreements generally may be terminated by DISH Network at any time for convenience. RUS Implementation Agreement . In September 2010, DISH Broadband L.L.C. (“DISH Broadband”), DISH Network’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. General and administrative expenses — DISH Network Professional Services Agreement. In connection with the Spin-off, EchoStar entered into various agreements with DISH Network including the Transition Services Agreement, Satellite Procurement Agreement and Services Agreement, which all expired in January 2010 and were replaced by a Professional Services Agreement. In January 2010, EchoStar and DISH Network agreed that EchoStar shall continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to receive the following services from DISH Network, among others, certain of which were previously provided under the Transition Services Agreement: information technology, travel and event coordination, internal audit, legal, accounting and tax, benefits administration, program acquisition services and other support services. Additionally, EchoStar and DISH Network agreed that DISH Network would continue to have the right, but not the obligation, to engage us to manage the process of procuring new satellite capacity for DISH Network (previously provided under the Satellite Procurement Agreement), receive logistics, procurement and quality assurance services from EchoStar (previously provided under the Services Agreement) and other support services. A portion of these costs and expenses have been allocated to us in the manner described above under the caption “EchoStar.” The Professional Services Agreement automatically renewed in January 2016 for an additional one -year period until January 2017 and renews automatically for successive one -year periods thereafter, unless terminated earlier by either party upon at least 60 days’ notice. However, either party may terminate the Professional Services Agreement in part with respect to any particular service it receives for any reason upon at least 30 days’ notice. Other agreements — DISH Network Tax Sharing Agreement. As a subsidiary of EchoStar, we are an indirect party to EchoStar’s tax sharing agreement with DISH Network that was entered into in connection with the Spin-off. This agreement governs EchoStar and DISH Network’s respective rights, responsibilities and obligations after the Spin-off with respect to taxes for the periods ending on or before the Spin-off. Generally, all pre-Spin-off taxes, including any taxes that are incurred as a result of restructuring activities undertaken to implement the Spin-off, are borne by DISH Network, and DISH Network will indemnify EchoStar for such taxes. However, DISH Network is not liable for and will not indemnify EchoStar for any taxes that are incurred as a result of the Spin-off or certain related transactions failing to qualify as tax-free distributions pursuant to any provision of Section 355 or Section 361 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended because of: (i) a direct or indirect acquisition of any of EchoStar’s stock, stock options or assets; (ii) any action that EchoStar takes or fails to take; or (iii) any action that EchoStar takes that is inconsistent with the information and representations furnished to the IRS in connection with the request for the private letter ruling, or to counsel in connection with any opinion being delivered by counsel with respect to the Spin-off or certain related transactions. In such case, EchoStar will be solely liable for, and will indemnify DISH Network for, any resulting taxes, as well as any losses, claims and expenses. The tax sharing agreement will only terminate after the later of the full period of all applicable statutes of limitations, including extensions, or once all rights and obligations are fully effectuated or performed. In light of the tax sharing agreement, among other things, and in connection with EchoStar’s consolidated federal income tax returns for certain tax years prior to and for the year of the Spin-off, in September 2013, EchoStar and DISH Network agreed upon a supplemental allocation of the tax benefits arising from certain tax items resolved in the course of the IRS’s examination of EchoStar’s consolidated tax returns. As a result, DISH Network agreed to pay EchoStar an amount that includes $93.1 million of the federal tax benefit they received as a result of our operations. Caltech . On October 1, 2013, Caltech filed complaints against two of our subsidiaries, Hughes Communications, Inc. and HNS, as well as against DISH Network, DISH Network L.L.C., and dishNET Satellite Broadband L.L.C., in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging infringement of United States Patent Nos. 7,116,710; 7,421,032; 7,916,781; and 8,284,833, each of which is entitled “Serial Concatenation of Interleaved Convolutional Codes forming Turbo-Like Codes.” Caltech asserted that encoding data as specified by the DVB-S2 standard infringes each of the asserted patents. Caltech claimed that the Hopper TM set-top box that we design and sell to DISH Network, as well as certain of our Hughes segment’s satellite broadband products and services, infringe the asserted patents by implementing the DVB-S2 standard. Pursuant to a settlement agreement among us, DISH Network and Caltech, in May 2016, Caltech dismissed with prejudice all of its claims in these actions. See Note 14 of these condensed consolidated financial statements for further information. Other Agreements Hughes Systique Corporation (“Hughes Systique”) We contract with Hughes Systique for software development services. In 2008, Hughes Communications loaned $ 1.5 million to Hughes Systique pursuant to a term loan facility. The initial interest rate on the outstanding loans was 6% , payable annually, and the accrued and unpaid interest was added to the principal amount in certain circumstances. The loans were convertible into shares of Hughes Systique upon non-payment or an event of default. In May 2014, we amended the term loan facility to increase the interest rate from 6% to 8% , payable annually, to reflect then-current market conditions and extend the maturity date of the loans to May 1, 2015, and in April 2015, we extended the maturity date of the loans to May 1, 2016 on the same terms. In 2015, Hughes Systique repaid $1.5 million of the outstanding principal of the loan facility. In February 2016, Hughes Systique repaid $0.3 million of the outstanding principal of the loan facility. In April 2016, Hughes Systique repaid in full the remaining $ 0.3 million outstanding principal and interest of the loan facility. As of June 30, 2016 , the principal amount outstanding of the loan facility was zero . In addition to our 43.9% ownership in Hughes Systique, Mr. Pradman Kaul, the President of Hughes Communications and a member of EchoStar’s board of directors, and his brother, who is the CEO and President of Hughes Systique, in the aggregate, own approximately 25.8% , on an undiluted basis, of Hughes Systique’s outstanding shares as of June 30, 2016 . Furthermore, Mr. Pradman Kaul serves on the board of directors of Hughes Systique. Hughes Systique is a variable interest entity and we are considered the primary beneficiary of Hughes Systique due to, among other factors, our ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of Hughes Systique. As a result, we consolidate Hughes Systique’s financial statements in our condensed consolidated financial statements. Dish Mexico EchoStar owns 49.0% of an entity that provides direct-to-home satellite services in Mexico known as Dish Mexico, and we provide certain satellite services to Dish Mexico. We recognized satellite services revenue from Dish Mexico of approximately $5.8 million for each of the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 and $11.7 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 . As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we had trade accounts receivable from Dish Mexico of approximately $12.7 million and $10.6 million , respectively. Deluxe/EchoStar LLC We own 50.0% of Deluxe/EchoStar LLC (“Deluxe”), a joint venture that we entered into in 2010 to build an advanced digital cinema satellite distribution network targeting delivery to digitally equipped theaters in the U.S. and Canada. We account for our investment in Deluxe using the equity method. We recognized revenue from Deluxe for transponder services and the sale of broadband equipment of approximately $0.7 million for each of the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 and $1.3 million and $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we had trade accounts receivable from Deluxe of approximately $0.6 million and $0.1 million , respectively. In June 2016, we recorded a $ 10.0 million cash distribution from Deluxe that was determined to be a return on investment and reported in cash flows from operating activities in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information
Supplemental Guarantor an Non-Guarantor Financial Information	Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information Certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries (together, the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”) have fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, the obligations of our 2019 Senior Secured Notes and 2021 Senior Unsecured Notes, which were issued on June 1, 2011. See Note 10 for further information on the 2019 Senior Secured Notes and the 2021 Senior Unsecured Notes. In lieu of separate financial statements of the Guarantor Subsidiaries, condensed consolidating financial information prepared in accordance with Rule 3-10(f) of Regulation S-X is presented below, including the condensed balance sheet information, the condensed statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) information and the condensed statement of cash flows information of HSS, the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a combined basis and the non-guarantor subsidiaries of HSS on a combined basis and the eliminations necessary to arrive at the corresponding information of HSS on a consolidated basis. The indentures governing the 2019 Senior Secured Notes and the 2021 Senior Unsecured Notes contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, impose limitations on our ability and the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or make distributions, incur additional debt, make certain investments, create liens or enter into sale and leaseback transactions, merge or consolidate with another company, transfer and sell assets, enter into transactions with affiliates or allow to exist certain restrictions on the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to pay dividends, make distributions, make other payments, or transfer assets to us. The condensed consolidating financial information presented below should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included herein. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2016 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 288,615 $ 37,370 $ 23,803 $ — $ 349,788 Marketable investment securities, at fair value 306,925 8,710 — — 315,635 Trade accounts receivable, net — 105,910 27,469 — 133,379 Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net — 27,270 — — 27,270 Inventory — 46,440 8,801 — 55,241 Advances to affiliates, net 10 894,102 7,046 (820,971 ) 80,187 Other current assets 86 22,443 24,084 — 46,613 Total current assets 595,636 1,142,245 91,203 (820,971 ) 1,008,113 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 13,479 7,500 745 — 21,724 Property and equipment, net — 2,167,215 155,345 — 2,322,560 Regulatory authorizations — 471,658 — — 471,658 Goodwill — 504,173 — — 504,173 Other intangible assets, net — 98,077 — — 98,077 Investments in unconsolidated entities — 37,220 — — 37,220 Investment in subsidiaries 3,584,981 293,096 — (3,878,077 ) — Advances to affiliates 700 — — (700 ) — Other noncurrent assets, net 166,406 139,326 150,172 (166,406 ) 289,498 Total assets $ 4,361,202 $ 4,860,510 $ 397,465 $ (4,866,154 ) $ 4,753,023 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) Trade accounts payable $ — $ 94,357 $ 10,022 $ — $ 104,379 Trade accounts payable - DISH Network — 5 — — 5 Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations — 30,460 950 — 31,410 Advances from affiliates, net 793,921 5,896 25,678 (820,971 ) 4,524 Accrued expenses and other 10,788 120,419 27,140 — 158,347 Total current liabilities 804,709 251,137 63,790 (820,971 ) 298,665 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs 1,861,828 279,411 1,122 — 2,142,361 Deferred tax liabilities, net — 658,710 — (166,406 ) 492,304 Advances from affiliates — — 31,061 (700 ) 30,361 Other non-current liabilities — 83,062 59 — 83,121 Total HSS shareholders’ equity (deficit) 1,694,665 3,588,190 289,887 (3,878,077 ) 1,694,665 Noncontrolling interests — — 11,546 — 11,546 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit) $ 4,361,202 $ 4,860,510 $ 397,465 $ (4,866,154 ) $ 4,753,023 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 300,634 $ 55,767 $ 26,589 $ — $ 382,990 Marketable investment securities, at fair value 238,249 15,094 — — 253,343 Trade accounts receivable, net — 101,923 37,587 — 139,510 Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net — 21,258 — — 21,258 Advances to affiliates, net 10 807,341 6,244 (766,208 ) 47,387 Inventory — 39,948 8,849 — 48,797 Other current assets 40 24,565 26,890 — 51,495 Total current assets 538,933 1,065,896 106,159 (766,208 ) 944,780 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 11,985 7,500 655 — 20,140 Property and equipment, net — 2,181,495 83,907 — 2,265,402 Regulatory authorizations — 471,658 — — 471,658 Goodwill — 504,173 — — 504,173 Other intangible assets, net — 115,420 — — 115,420 Investments in unconsolidated entities — 41,481 — — 41,481 Investment in subsidiaries 3,350,914 166,739 — (3,517,653 ) — Advances to affiliates 700 678 — (1,378 ) — Other noncurrent assets, net 254,486 135,970 72,255 (254,486 ) 208,225 Total assets $ 4,157,018 $ 4,691,010 $ 262,976 $ (4,539,725 ) $ 4,571,279 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) Trade accounts payable $ — $ 86,477 $ 11,171 $ — $ 97,648 Trade accounts payable - DISH Network — 19 — — 19 Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations — 28,829 1,455 — 30,284 Advances from affiliates, net 739,810 5,307 24,863 (766,207 ) 3,773 Accrued expenses and other 28,154 130,532 22,550 — 181,236 Total current liabilities 767,964 251,164 60,039 (766,207 ) 312,960 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs 1,858,724 295,060 1,204 — 2,154,988 Deferred tax liabilities, net — 706,837 — (254,487 ) 452,350 Advances from affiliates — — 26,661 (1,378 ) 25,283 Other non-current liabilities — 84,006 52 — 84,058 Total HSS shareholders’ equity (deficit) 1,530,330 3,353,943 163,710 (3,517,653 ) 1,530,330 Noncontrolling interests — — 11,310 — 11,310 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit) $ 4,157,018 $ 4,691,010 $ 262,976 $ (4,539,725 ) $ 4,571,279 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Revenue: Services and other revenue - other $ — $ 248,005 $ 32,239 $ (5,681 ) $ 274,563 Services and other revenue - DISH Network — 112,528 — — 112,528 Equipment revenue - other — 50,636 3,888 (2,998 ) 51,526 Equipment revenue - DISH Network — 2,101 — — 2,101 Total revenue — 413,270 36,127 (8,679 ) 440,718 Costs and Expenses: Costs of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 108,424 23,958 (5,582 ) 126,800 Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 46,903 3,003 (2,586 ) 47,320 Selling, general and administrative expenses — 60,197 9,499 (511 ) 69,185 Research and development expenses — 7,562 — — 7,562 Depreciation and amortization — 100,679 1,626 — 102,305 Total costs and expenses — 323,765 38,086 (8,679 ) 353,172 Operating income — 89,505 (1,959 ) — 87,546 Other Income (Expense): Interest income 1,404 34 70 (1 ) 1,507 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (34,810 ) (3,629 ) 2,379 1 (36,059 ) Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net 2,985 2,095 — — 5,080 Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate — 2,245 — — 2,245 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net 56,189 620 — (56,809 ) — Other, net — (2,069 ) 569 — (1,500 ) Total other income (expense), net 25,768 (704 ) 3,018 (56,809 ) (28,727 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 25,768 88,801 1,059 (56,809 ) 58,819 Income tax benefit (provision) 11,920 (32,523 ) (217 ) — (20,820 ) Net income (loss) 37,688 56,278 842 (56,809 ) 37,999 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 311 — 311 Net income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 37,688 $ 56,278 $ 531 $ (56,809 ) $ 37,688 Comprehensive Income (Loss): Net income (loss) $ 37,688 $ 56,278 $ 842 $ (56,809 ) $ 37,999 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments — — 1,643 — 1,643 Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and other 3,116 (905 ) (44 ) — 2,167 Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities included in net income (2,985 ) — — — (2,985 ) Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net 880 1,785 — (2,665 ) — Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1,011 880 1,599 (2,665 ) 825 Comprehensive income (loss) 38,699 57,158 2,441 (59,474 ) 38,824 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 125 — 125 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 38,699 $ 57,158 $ 2,316 $ (59,474 ) $ 38,699 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Revenue: Services and other revenue $ — $ 248,329 $ 35,433 $ (12,441 ) $ 271,321 Services and other revenue - DISH Network — 131,544 (61 ) — 131,483 Equipment revenue — 54,288 7,483 (7,922 ) 53,849 Equipment revenue - DISH Network — 2,823 — — 2,823 Total revenue — 436,984 42,855 (20,363 ) 459,476 Costs and Expenses: Costs of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 119,707 24,798 (11,957 ) 132,548 Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 50,831 5,470 (7,518 ) 48,783 Selling, general and administrative expenses — 57,086 8,825 (888 ) 65,023 Research and development expenses — 6,513 — — 6,513 Depreciation and amortization — 106,082 1,543 — 107,625 Total costs and expenses — 340,219 40,636 (20,363 ) 360,492 Operating income — 96,765 2,219 — 98,984 Other Income (Expense): Interest income 868 61 259 (31 ) 1,157 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (36,183 ) (7,961 ) 547 31 (43,566 ) Loss from partial redemption of debt (5,044 ) — — — (5,044 ) Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities (4,649 ) — — — (4,649 ) Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net 10 (1,623 ) — — (1,613 ) Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate — 1,241 — — 1,241 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net 57,683 2,014 — (59,697 ) — Other, net (2,998 ) 1,725 616 — (657 ) Total other income (expense), net 9,687 (4,543 ) 1,422 (59,697 ) (53,131 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 9,687 92,222 3,641 (59,697 ) 45,853 Income tax benefit (provision) 17,360 (34,446 ) (1,294 ) — (18,380 ) Net income (loss) 27,047 57,776 2,347 (59,697 ) 27,473 Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 428 — 428 Net income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 27,047 $ 57,776 $ 1,919 $ (59,697 ) $ 27,045 Comprehensive Income (Loss): Net income (loss) $ 27,047 $ 57,776 $ 2,347 $ (59,697 ) $ 27,473 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments — — 987 — 987 Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and other 1,745 — 11 — 1,756 Recognition of other-than-temporary loss on available-for-sale securities in net income 4,649 — — — 4,649 Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income (11 ) — — — (11 ) Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net 996 998 — (1,994 ) — Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 7,379 998 998 (1,994 ) 7,381 Comprehensive income (loss) 34,426 58,774 3,345 (61,691 ) 34,854 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 428 — 428 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 34,426 $ 58,774 $ 2,917 $ (61,691 ) $ 34,426 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Revenue: Services and other revenue - other $ — $ 494,083 $ 62,017 $ (11,114 ) $ 544,986 Services and other revenue - DISH Network — 225,603 — — 225,603 Equipment revenue - other — 94,533 6,825 (6,973 ) 94,385 Equipment revenue - DISH Network — 4,870 — — 4,870 Total revenue — 819,089 68,842 (18,087 ) 869,844 Costs and Expenses: Costs of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 216,872 45,232 (10,727 ) 251,377 Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 90,916 5,610 (6,098 ) 90,428 Selling, general and administrative expenses — 122,536 18,826 (1,262 ) 140,100 Research and development expenses — 14,494 — — 14,494 Depreciation and amortization — 201,521 3,153 — 204,674 Total costs and expenses — 646,339 72,821 (18,087 ) 701,073 Operating income — 172,750 (3,979 ) — 168,771 Other Income (Expense): Interest income 2,633 79 719 (10 ) 3,421 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (69,591 ) (8,098 ) 3,589 10 (74,090 ) Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net 2,985 2,310 — — 5,295 Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate — 4,104 — — 4,104 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net 107,268 174 — (107,442 ) — Other, net 6,750 (2,276 ) 915 — 5,389 Total other income (expense), net 50,045 (3,707 ) 5,223 (107,442 ) (55,881 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 50,045 169,043 1,244 (107,442 ) 112,890 Income tax benefit (provision) 21,562 (61,597 ) (826 ) — (40,861 ) Net income (loss) 71,607 107,446 418 (107,442 ) 72,029 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 422 — 422 Net income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 71,607 $ 107,446 $ (4 ) $ (107,442 ) $ 71,607 Comprehensive Income (Loss): Net income (loss) $ 71,607 $ 107,446 $ 418 $ (107,442 ) $ 72,029 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments — — 9,352 — 9,352 Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and other 3,360 (1,555 ) (12 ) — 1,793 Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income (2,985 ) — — — (2,985 ) Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net 7,971 9,526 — (17,497 ) — Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 8,346 7,971 9,340 (17,497 ) 8,160 Comprehensive income (loss) 79,953 115,417 9,758 (124,939 ) 80,189 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 236 — 236 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 79,953 $ 115,417 $ 9,522 $ (124,939 ) $ 79,953 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Revenue: Services and other revenue $ — $ 494,740 $ 71,964 $ (25,704 ) $ 541,000 Services and other revenue - DISH Network — 262,806 118 — 262,924 Equipment revenue — 99,142 13,464 (10,706 ) 101,900 Equipment revenue - DISH Network — 3,886 — — 3,886 Total revenue — 860,574 85,546 (36,410 ) 909,710 Costs and Expenses: Costs of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 237,794 49,892 (25,220 ) 262,466 Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 93,887 10,060 (9,953 ) 93,994 Selling, general and administrative expenses — 119,980 16,825 (1,237 ) 135,568 Research and development expenses — 12,067 — — 12,067 Depreciation and amortization — 212,474 3,165 — 215,639 Total costs and expenses — 676,202 79,942 (36,410 ) 719,734 Operating income — 184,372 5,604 — 189,976 Other Income (Expense): Interest income 1,701 119 510 (74 ) 2,256 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (72,736 ) (16,896 ) 906 74 (88,652 ) Loss from partial redemption of debt (5,044 ) — — — (5,044 ) Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities (4,649 ) — — — (4,649 ) Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net 10 (1,623 ) — — (1,613 ) Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate — 2,638 — — 2,638 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net 111,869 3,047 — (114,916 ) — Other, net (6,748 ) 6,285 (1,247 ) — (1,710 ) Total other income (expense), net 24,403 (6,430 ) 169 (114,916 ) (96,774 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 24,403 177,942 5,773 (114,916 ) 93,202 Income tax benefit (provision) 31,649 (65,890 ) (2,112 ) — (36,353 ) Net income (loss) 56,052 112,052 3,661 (114,916 ) 56,849 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 797 — 797 Net income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 56,052 $ 112,052 $ 2,864 $ (114,916 ) $ 56,052 Comprehensive Income (Loss): Net income (loss) $ 56,052 $ 112,052 $ 3,661 $ (114,916 ) $ 56,849 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments — — (9,247 ) — (9,247 ) Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and other 3,302 — 11 — 3,313 Recognition of other-than-temporary loss on available-for-sale securities in net income 4,649 — — — 4,649 Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income (11 ) — — — (11 ) Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net (9,236 ) (9,236 ) — 18,472 — Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (1,296 ) (9,236 ) (9,236 ) 18,472 (1,296 ) Comprehensive income (loss) 54,756 102,816 (5,575 ) (96,444 ) 55,553 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 797 — 797 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 54,756 $ 102,816 $ (6,372 ) $ (96,444 ) $ 54,756 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ 71,607 $ 107,446 $ 418 $ (107,442 ) $ 72,029 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities 19,205 66,295 16,370 107,442 209,312 Net cash flows from operating activities 90,812 173,741 16,788 — 281,341 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Purchases of marketable investment securities (280,810 ) — — — (280,810 ) Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities 213,913 — — — 213,913 Purchases of property and equipment — (162,392 ) (58,199 ) — (220,591 ) Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents (1,494 ) — (90 ) — (1,584 ) Investment in unconsolidated entity — (1,636 ) — — (1,636 ) Investment in subsidiary (46,323 ) (46,323 ) — 92,646 — Payment for EchoStar XXI launch services — — (11,875 ) — (11,875 ) Expenditures for externally marketed software — (12,299 ) — — (12,299 ) Other, net — 340 — (340 ) — Net cash flows from investing activities (114,714 ) (222,310 ) (70,164 ) 92,306 (314,882 ) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Proceeds from capital contribution from parent — 46,323 46,323 (92,646 ) — Capital contribution from EchoStar 11,875 — — — 11,875 Repayment of other debt and capital lease obligations — (14,017 ) (2,182 ) — (16,199 ) Advances from affiliates — — 4,934 — 4,934 Other, net 8 (2,134 ) 988 340 (798 ) Net cash flows from financing activities 11,883 30,172 50,063 (92,306 ) (188 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — — 527 — 527 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (12,019 ) (18,397 ) (2,786 ) — (33,202 ) Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period 300,634 55,767 26,589 — 382,990 Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period $ 288,615 $ 37,370 $ 23,803 $ — $ 349,788 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ 56,052 $ 112,052 $ 3,661 $ (114,916 ) $ 56,849 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities 2,889 77,888 1,432 114,916 197,125 Net cash flows from operating activities 58,941 189,940 5,093 — 253,974 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Purchases of marketable investment securities (96,462 ) — — — (96,462 ) Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities 104,423 — — — 104,423 Purchases of property and equipment — (161,853 ) (25,452 ) — (187,305 ) Expenditures for externally marketed software — (11,660 ) — — (11,660 ) Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents (1,399 ) — (108 ) — (1,507 ) Investment in subsidiary (21,000 ) (21,000 ) — 42,000 — Other, net — 691 — (700 ) (9 ) Net cash flows from investing activities (14,438 ) (193,822 ) (25,560 ) 41,300 (192,520 ) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Proceeds from capital contributions from parent — 21,000 21,000 (42,000 ) — Repayment of 2019 Senior Secured Notes Due and related premium (113,300 ) — — — (113,300 ) Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations — (20,217 ) (3,505 ) — (23,722 ) Other, net 5 (3,770 ) 2,356 700 (709 ) Net cash flows from financing activities (113,295 ) (2,987 ) 19,851 (41,300 ) (137,731 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — — (626 ) — (626 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (68,792 ) (6,869 ) (1,242 ) — (76,903 ) Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period 142,762 51,592 31,203 — 225,557 Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period $ 73,970 $ 44,723 $ 29,961 $ — $ 148,654

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events Issuance of Secured and Unsecured Notes On July 27, 2016, we issued $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Senior Secured Notes due August 1, 2026 (the “2026 Senior Secured Notes”) pursuant to an Indenture dated July 27, 2016 (the “2016 Secured Indenture”) at an issue price of 100% of their aggregate principal amount and $ 750 million aggregate principal amount of 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”) pursuant to an Indenture dated July 27, 2016 (the “2016 Unsecured Indenture” and together with the 2016 Secured Indenture, the “2016 Indentures”) at an issue price of 100% of their aggregate principal amount. The 2026 Senior Secured Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.250% per annum and mature on August 1, 2026, and the 2026 Senior Unsecured Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.625% per annum and mature on August 1, 2026. Interest on the 2026 Notes will be payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year commencing February 1, 2017. The 2026 Notes are redeemable only in limited circumstances. The 2026 Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part at any time at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption and a “make-whole” premium calculated under the 2016 Indentures. We may also redeem up to 10% of the outstanding 2026 Senior Secured Notes per year prior to August 1, 2020 at a redemption price equal to 103% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. In addition, we may, at any time prior to August 1, 2019, with the net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings or capital contributions, redeem up to 35% of the 2026 Senior Secured Notes, at 105.25% of the principal amount, and up to 35% of the 2026 Senior Unsecured Notes, at a redemption price equal to 106.625% of the principal amount plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest on the 2026 Notes being redeemed to the date of redemption. . The 2026 Senior Secured Notes are: • our secured obligations; • secured by security interests in substantially all of our and certain of our subsidiaries existing and future tangible and intangible assets on a first priority basis, subject to certain exceptions; • ranked equally and ratably with the existing 2019 Senior Secured Notes; • effectively junior to our obligations that are secured by assets that are not part of the collateral that secures the 2026 Senior Secured Notes, in each case, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such obligations; • effectively senior to our existing and future unsecured obligations to the extent of the value of the collateral securing the 2026 Senior Secured Notes, after giving effect to permitted liens as provided in the 2016 Secured Indenture; • senior in right of payment to all of our existing and future obligations that are expressly subordinated to the 2026 Senior Secured Notes; • structurally junior to any of our existing and future obligations that do not guarantee the 2026 Senior Secured Notes; and • unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a general senior secured basis by certain of our subsidiaries, which guarantees rank equally with all of the guarantors’ existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness and effectively senior to such guarantors’ existing and future obligations to the extent of the value of the assets securing the 2026 Senior Secured Notes. The 2026 Senior Unsecured Notes are: • our unsecured senior obligations; • ranked equally with all existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness and effectively junior to any secured indebtedness up to the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; • effectively junior to our obligations that are secured to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such obligations; • senior in right of payment to all of our existing and future obligations that are expressly subordinated to the 2026 Senior Unsecured Notes; • structurally junior to any of existing and future obligations of our subsidiaries that do not guarantee the 2026 Senior Unsecured Notes; and • unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a general senior secured basis by certain of our subsidiaries, which guarantees rank equally with all of the guarantors’ existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness, and effectively junior to any secured indebtedness of the guarantors up to the value of the assets securing such indebtedness. The 2026 Notes are guaranteed by the same subsidiary guarantors that currently guarantee the 2019 Senior Secured Notes and the 2021 Senior Unsecured Notes. Subject to certain exceptions, the 2016 Indentures contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, impose limitations on our ability and, in certain instances, the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to: • incur additional debt; • pay dividends or make distributions on our capital stock or repurchase our capital stock; • make certain investments; • create liens or enter into sale and leaseback transactions; • enter into transactions with affiliates; • merge or consolidate with another company; • transfer and sell assets; and • allow to exist certain restrictions on the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to pay dividends, make distributions, make other payments, or transfer assets to us. These covenants include a number of important exceptions. In the event of a Change of Control, as defined in the 2016 Indentures, we would be required to make an offer to repurchase all or any part of a holder’s 2026 Notes at a purchase price equal to 101.0% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase. The 2016 Indentures provide for customary events of default, including, among other things, nonpayment, breach of the covenants in the 2016 Indentures, payment defaults or acceleration of other indebtedness, a failure to pay certain judgments and certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization. If any event of default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the applicable then outstanding 2026 Notes may declare all the applicable 2026 Notes to be due and payable immediately, together with any accrued and unpaid interest. As discussed above, we and certain of our subsidiaries have granted a first priority security interest in substantially all our and their assets, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens, to secure our obligations under the 2019 Senior Secured Notes and the 2026 Senior Secured Notes. Under the terms of a registration rights agreement, we have agreed to register notes having substantially identical terms as the 2026 Notes with the SEC as part of an offer to exchange freely tradable exchange notes for the 2026 Notes.

Summary of Significant Accoun23

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
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, 2015 .
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 shareholders’ equity for the portion of the entity’s equity attributed to the noncontrolling ownership interests. 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 EchoStar’s 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 six months ended June 30, 2016 or 2015 . As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , 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 current 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 our publicly traded debt are based on quoted market prices in less active markets and are categorized as Level 2 measurements. The fair values of our privately held 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 June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , 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 $77.3 million and $79.3 million , respectively. We use fair value measurements from time to time in connection with 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 is generally 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 No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). It outlines a single comprehensive model 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 Accounting Standards Update 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 Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations, which clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 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 Accounting Standards Update 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. We have not determined when we will adopt the new revenue standard or selected the transition method that we will apply upon adoption. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In February 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (“ASU 2015-02”). This standard amends the consolidation guidance for variable interest entities and general partners’ investments in limited partnerships and similar entities. ASU 2015-02 was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those annual periods, and required either a retrospective or a modified retrospective approach as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. We adopted ASU 2015-02 in the first quarter of 2016. The adoption of the standard did not impact our consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (“ASU 2015-03”). This standard requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of debt liability, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. ASU 2015-03 was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those annual periods, and required a retrospective approach to adoption. We adopted ASU 2015-03 in the first quarter of 2016. Upon adoption, we presented unamortized debt issuance cost previously reported in “Other noncurrent assets, net” with a carrying amount of $31.3 million as of December 31, 2015, as a reduction of our “Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs”. 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. We are assessing the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. 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. 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.

Other Comprehensive Income and

Other Comprehensive Income and Related Tax Effects Other Comprehensive Income and Related Tax Effects (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Affected Line Item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income (1) Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net $ (2,985 ) $ (11 ) $ (2,985 ) $ (11 ) 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 — 4,649 — 4,649 Total reclassifications, net of tax and noncontrolling interests $ (2,985 ) $ 4,638 $ (2,985 ) $ 4,638 (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 (losses) on marketable investment securities, net ” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). (2) In June 2015, we recorded an other-than-temporary impairment loss on shares of certain common stock included in our strategic equity securities.

Investment Securities (Tables)

Investment Securities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of marketable investment securities and investments in unconsolidated entities	Our marketable investment securities and investments in unconsolidated entities consisted of the following: As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Marketable investment securities—current, at fair value: Corporate bonds $ 294,285 $ 228,770 Strategic equity securities 8,709 18,297 Other 12,641 6,276 Total marketable investment securities—current 315,635 253,343 Investments in unconsolidated entities—noncurrent: Cost method 15,438 15,438 Equity method 21,782 26,043 Total investments in unconsolidated entities—noncurrent 37,220 41,481 Total marketable investment securities and investments in unconsolidated entities $ 352,855 $ 294,824
Schedule of unrealized gains (losses) on marketable investment securities	The components of our available-for-sale investments are summarized in the table below. Amortized Unrealized Estimated Cost Gains Losses Fair Value (In thousands) As of June 30, 2016 Debt securities: Corporate bonds $ 294,144 $ 233 $ (92 ) $ 294,285 Other 12,642 1 (2 ) 12,641 Equity securities - strategic 4,833 — (1,637 ) 3,196 Total marketable investment securities $ 311,619 $ 234 $ (1,731 ) $ 310,122 As of December 31, 2015 Debt securities: Corporate bonds $ 229,004 $ 2 $ (236 ) $ 228,770 Other 6,279 — (3 ) 6,276 Equity securities - strategic 8,037 — (82 ) 7,955 Total marketable investment securities $ 243,320 $ 2 $ (321 ) $ 243,001
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 June 30, 2016 . As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses (In thousands) Less than 12 months $ 149,854 $ (1,731 ) $ 148,629 $ (268 ) 12 months or more 25 — 67,751 (53 ) Total $ 149,879 $ (1,731 ) $ 216,380 $ (321 )
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 June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we did not have investments that were categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 (In thousands) Cash equivalents $ 288,998 $ 23 $ 288,975 $ 303,152 $ 213 $ 302,939 Debt securities: Corporate bonds $ 294,285 $ — $ 294,285 $ 228,770 $ — $ 228,770 Other 12,641 — 12,641 6,276 — 6,276 Equity securities - strategic 8,709 8,709 — 18,297 18,297 — Total marketable investment securities $ 315,635 $ 8,709 $ 306,926 $ 253,343 $ 18,297 $ 235,046

Trade Accounts Receivable (Tabl

Trade Accounts Receivable (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of trade accounts receivable	Our trade accounts receivable consisted of the following: As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Trade accounts receivable $ 122,440 $ 127,946 Contracts in process, net 23,379 23,011 Total trade accounts receivable 145,819 150,957 Allowance for doubtful accounts (12,440 ) (11,447 ) Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network 27,270 21,258 Total trade accounts receivable, net $ 160,649 $ 160,768

Inventory (Tables)

Inventory (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of inventory	Our inventory consisted of the following: As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Finished goods $ 40,863 $ 39,642 Raw materials 6,475 5,280 Work-in process 7,903 3,875 Total inventory $ 55,241 $ 48,797

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of property and equipment	Depreciation expense associated with our property and equipment consisted of the following: For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) Satellites $ 46,965 $ 49,154 $ 93,930 $ 98,241 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other 14,102 15,058 28,144 27,275 Customer rental equipment 29,000 30,524 58,137 60,711 Buildings and improvements 1,048 1,275 2,109 2,567 Total depreciation expense $ 91,115 $ 96,011 $ 182,320 $ 188,794 Property and equipment consisted of the following: As of Depreciable Life (In Years) June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Land — $ 13,338 $ 12,055 Buildings and improvements 1 - 30 78,141 73,949 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other 1 - 12 387,858 371,889 Customer rental equipment 2 - 4 636,745 588,430 Satellites - owned 2 - 15 2,381,120 2,381,120 Satellites acquired under capital leases 10 - 15 665,518 665,518 Construction in progress — 479,614 311,083 Total property and equipment 4,642,334 4,404,044 Accumulated depreciation (2,319,774 ) (2,138,642 ) Property and equipment, net $ 2,322,560 $ 2,265,402
Schedule of construction in progress	Construction in progress consisted of the following: As of June 30, December 31, (In thousands) Progress amounts for satellite construction, including prepayments under capital leases and launch services costs $ 307,258 $ 187,253 Satellite related equipment 143,282 104,566 Other 29,074 19,264 Construction in progress $ 479,614 $ 311,083 Construction in progress included the following owned and leased satellites under construction or undergoing in-orbit testing as of June 30, 2016 . Satellites Segment Expected Launch Date Eutelsat 65 West A (2) Hughes March 2016 (1) EchoStar 105/SES-11 ESS Fourth quarter of 2016 Telesat T19V (“63 West”) (2) Hughes Second quarter of 2018 (1) This satellite was launched in March 2016 and placed into service in July 2016. (2) We entered into a satellite services agreement and made prepayments for certain capacity on this satellite once launched, but are not a party to the construction contract.

Goodwill and Other Intangible29

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
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 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Cost Accumulated Amortization Carrying Amount Cost Accumulated Amortization Carrying Amount (In thousands) Customer relationships 8 $ 270,300 $ (202,227 ) $ 68,073 $ 270,300 $ (189,910 ) $ 80,390 Contract-based 4 64,800 (64,800 ) — 64,800 (64,800 ) — Technology-based 6 51,417 (43,564 ) 7,853 51,417 (39,281 ) 12,136 Trademark portfolio 20 29,700 (7,549 ) 22,151 29,700 (6,806 ) 22,894 Total other intangible assets $ 416,217 $ (318,140 ) $ 98,077 $ 416,217 $ (300,797 ) $ 115,420

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga30

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
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: As of June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Effective Interest Rate Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value (In thousands) 6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 6.959% $ 990,000 $ 1,070,438 $ 990,000 $ 1,071,675 7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021 8.062% 900,000 969,750 900,000 954,000 Other 375 375 803 803 Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs (28,172 ) — (31,276 ) — Subtotal 1,862,203 $ 2,040,563 1,859,527 $ 2,026,478 Capital lease obligations 311,568 325,745 Total debt and capital lease obligations 2,173,771 2,185,272 Less: Current portion (31,410 ) (30,284 ) Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs $ 2,142,361 $ 2,154,988

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of revenue, EBITDA, and capital expenditures by operating segments	The following table presents revenue, capital expenditures, and EBITDA for each of our operating segments: Hughes EchoStar Satellite Services All Other and Eliminations Consolidated Total (In thousands) For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 External revenue $ 338,574 $ 101,278 $ 866 $ 440,718 Intersegment revenue $ 763 $ 172 $ (935 ) $ — Total revenue $ 339,337 $ 101,450 $ (69 ) $ 440,718 Capital expenditures $ 81,322 $ 10,312 $ — $ 91,634 EBITDA $ 106,379 $ 83,826 $ 5,160 $ 195,365 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 External revenue $ 334,554 $ 124,402 $ 520 $ 459,476 Intersegment revenue $ 631 $ 187 $ (818 ) $ — Total revenue $ 335,185 $ 124,589 $ (298 ) $ 459,476 Capital expenditures $ 70,527 $ 24,468 $ — $ 94,995 EBITDA $ 103,414 $ 103,558 $ (11,513 ) $ 195,459 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 External revenue $ 664,113 $ 204,093 $ 1,638 $ 869,844 Intersegment revenue $ 1,462 $ 346 $ (1,808 ) $ — Total revenue $ 665,575 $ 204,439 $ (170 ) $ 869,844 Capital expenditures $ 185,559 $ 35,032 $ — $ 220,591 EBITDA $ 205,847 $ 172,012 $ 9,952 $ 387,811 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 External revenue $ 659,504 $ 249,600 $ 606 $ 909,710 Intersegment revenue $ 961 $ 387 $ (1,348 ) $ — Total revenue $ 660,465 $ 249,987 $ (742 ) $ 909,710 Capital expenditures $ 135,054 $ 52,251 $ — $ 187,305 EBITDA $ 194,687 $ 209,977 $ (10,224 ) $ 394,440
Schedule of reconciliation of EBITDA to reported income before income taxes	The following table reconciles total consolidated EBITDA to reported “Income before income taxes” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss): For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands) EBITDA $ 195,365 $ 195,459 $ 387,811 $ 394,440 Interest income and expense, net (34,552 ) (42,409 ) (70,669 ) (86,396 ) Depreciation and amortization (102,305 ) (107,625 ) (204,674 ) (215,639 ) Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 311 428 422 797 Income before income taxes $ 58,819 $ 45,853 $ 112,890 $ 93,202

Supplemental Guarantor and No32

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016
Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information
Schedule of consolidating balance sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2016 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 288,615 $ 37,370 $ 23,803 $ — $ 349,788 Marketable investment securities, at fair value 306,925 8,710 — — 315,635 Trade accounts receivable, net — 105,910 27,469 — 133,379 Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net — 27,270 — — 27,270 Inventory — 46,440 8,801 — 55,241 Advances to affiliates, net 10 894,102 7,046 (820,971 ) 80,187 Other current assets 86 22,443 24,084 — 46,613 Total current assets 595,636 1,142,245 91,203 (820,971 ) 1,008,113 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 13,479 7,500 745 — 21,724 Property and equipment, net — 2,167,215 155,345 — 2,322,560 Regulatory authorizations — 471,658 — — 471,658 Goodwill — 504,173 — — 504,173 Other intangible assets, net — 98,077 — — 98,077 Investments in unconsolidated entities — 37,220 — — 37,220 Investment in subsidiaries 3,584,981 293,096 — (3,878,077 ) — Advances to affiliates 700 — — (700 ) — Other noncurrent assets, net 166,406 139,326 150,172 (166,406 ) 289,498 Total assets $ 4,361,202 $ 4,860,510 $ 397,465 $ (4,866,154 ) $ 4,753,023 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) Trade accounts payable $ — $ 94,357 $ 10,022 $ — $ 104,379 Trade accounts payable - DISH Network — 5 — — 5 Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations — 30,460 950 — 31,410 Advances from affiliates, net 793,921 5,896 25,678 (820,971 ) 4,524 Accrued expenses and other 10,788 120,419 27,140 — 158,347 Total current liabilities 804,709 251,137 63,790 (820,971 ) 298,665 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs 1,861,828 279,411 1,122 — 2,142,361 Deferred tax liabilities, net — 658,710 — (166,406 ) 492,304 Advances from affiliates — — 31,061 (700 ) 30,361 Other non-current liabilities — 83,062 59 — 83,121 Total HSS shareholders’ equity (deficit) 1,694,665 3,588,190 289,887 (3,878,077 ) 1,694,665 Noncontrolling interests — — 11,546 — 11,546 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit) $ 4,361,202 $ 4,860,510 $ 397,465 $ (4,866,154 ) $ 4,753,023 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 300,634 $ 55,767 $ 26,589 $ — $ 382,990 Marketable investment securities, at fair value 238,249 15,094 — — 253,343 Trade accounts receivable, net — 101,923 37,587 — 139,510 Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network, net — 21,258 — — 21,258 Advances to affiliates, net 10 807,341 6,244 (766,208 ) 47,387 Inventory — 39,948 8,849 — 48,797 Other current assets 40 24,565 26,890 — 51,495 Total current assets 538,933 1,065,896 106,159 (766,208 ) 944,780 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 11,985 7,500 655 — 20,140 Property and equipment, net — 2,181,495 83,907 — 2,265,402 Regulatory authorizations — 471,658 — — 471,658 Goodwill — 504,173 — — 504,173 Other intangible assets, net — 115,420 — — 115,420 Investments in unconsolidated entities — 41,481 — — 41,481 Investment in subsidiaries 3,350,914 166,739 — (3,517,653 ) — Advances to affiliates 700 678 — (1,378 ) — Other noncurrent assets, net 254,486 135,970 72,255 (254,486 ) 208,225 Total assets $ 4,157,018 $ 4,691,010 $ 262,976 $ (4,539,725 ) $ 4,571,279 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) Trade accounts payable $ — $ 86,477 $ 11,171 $ — $ 97,648 Trade accounts payable - DISH Network — 19 — — 19 Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations — 28,829 1,455 — 30,284 Advances from affiliates, net 739,810 5,307 24,863 (766,207 ) 3,773 Accrued expenses and other 28,154 130,532 22,550 — 181,236 Total current liabilities 767,964 251,164 60,039 (766,207 ) 312,960 Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs 1,858,724 295,060 1,204 — 2,154,988 Deferred tax liabilities, net — 706,837 — (254,487 ) 452,350 Advances from affiliates — — 26,661 (1,378 ) 25,283 Other non-current liabilities — 84,006 52 — 84,058 Total HSS shareholders’ equity (deficit) 1,530,330 3,353,943 163,710 (3,517,653 ) 1,530,330 Noncontrolling interests — — 11,310 — 11,310 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit) $ 4,157,018 $ 4,691,010 $ 262,976 $ (4,539,725 ) $ 4,571,279
Schedule of consolidating statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss)	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Revenue: Services and other revenue - other $ — $ 248,005 $ 32,239 $ (5,681 ) $ 274,563 Services and other revenue - DISH Network — 112,528 — — 112,528 Equipment revenue - other — 50,636 3,888 (2,998 ) 51,526 Equipment revenue - DISH Network — 2,101 — — 2,101 Total revenue — 413,270 36,127 (8,679 ) 440,718 Costs and Expenses: Costs of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 108,424 23,958 (5,582 ) 126,800 Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 46,903 3,003 (2,586 ) 47,320 Selling, general and administrative expenses — 60,197 9,499 (511 ) 69,185 Research and development expenses — 7,562 — — 7,562 Depreciation and amortization — 100,679 1,626 — 102,305 Total costs and expenses — 323,765 38,086 (8,679 ) 353,172 Operating income — 89,505 (1,959 ) — 87,546 Other Income (Expense): Interest income 1,404 34 70 (1 ) 1,507 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (34,810 ) (3,629 ) 2,379 1 (36,059 ) Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net 2,985 2,095 — — 5,080 Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate — 2,245 — — 2,245 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net 56,189 620 — (56,809 ) — Other, net — (2,069 ) 569 — (1,500 ) Total other income (expense), net 25,768 (704 ) 3,018 (56,809 ) (28,727 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 25,768 88,801 1,059 (56,809 ) 58,819 Income tax benefit (provision) 11,920 (32,523 ) (217 ) — (20,820 ) Net income (loss) 37,688 56,278 842 (56,809 ) 37,999 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 311 — 311 Net income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 37,688 $ 56,278 $ 531 $ (56,809 ) $ 37,688 Comprehensive Income (Loss): Net income (loss) $ 37,688 $ 56,278 $ 842 $ (56,809 ) $ 37,999 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments — — 1,643 — 1,643 Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and other 3,116 (905 ) (44 ) — 2,167 Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities included in net income (2,985 ) — — — (2,985 ) Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net 880 1,785 — (2,665 ) — Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1,011 880 1,599 (2,665 ) 825 Comprehensive income (loss) 38,699 57,158 2,441 (59,474 ) 38,824 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 125 — 125 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 38,699 $ 57,158 $ 2,316 $ (59,474 ) $ 38,699 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Revenue: Services and other revenue $ — $ 248,329 $ 35,433 $ (12,441 ) $ 271,321 Services and other revenue - DISH Network — 131,544 (61 ) — 131,483 Equipment revenue — 54,288 7,483 (7,922 ) 53,849 Equipment revenue - DISH Network — 2,823 — — 2,823 Total revenue — 436,984 42,855 (20,363 ) 459,476 Costs and Expenses: Costs of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 119,707 24,798 (11,957 ) 132,548 Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 50,831 5,470 (7,518 ) 48,783 Selling, general and administrative expenses — 57,086 8,825 (888 ) 65,023 Research and development expenses — 6,513 — — 6,513 Depreciation and amortization — 106,082 1,543 — 107,625 Total costs and expenses — 340,219 40,636 (20,363 ) 360,492 Operating income — 96,765 2,219 — 98,984 Other Income (Expense): Interest income 868 61 259 (31 ) 1,157 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (36,183 ) (7,961 ) 547 31 (43,566 ) Loss from partial redemption of debt (5,044 ) — — — (5,044 ) Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities (4,649 ) — — — (4,649 ) Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net 10 (1,623 ) — — (1,613 ) Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate — 1,241 — — 1,241 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net 57,683 2,014 — (59,697 ) — Other, net (2,998 ) 1,725 616 — (657 ) Total other income (expense), net 9,687 (4,543 ) 1,422 (59,697 ) (53,131 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 9,687 92,222 3,641 (59,697 ) 45,853 Income tax benefit (provision) 17,360 (34,446 ) (1,294 ) — (18,380 ) Net income (loss) 27,047 57,776 2,347 (59,697 ) 27,473 Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 428 — 428 Net income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 27,047 $ 57,776 $ 1,919 $ (59,697 ) $ 27,045 Comprehensive Income (Loss): Net income (loss) $ 27,047 $ 57,776 $ 2,347 $ (59,697 ) $ 27,473 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments — — 987 — 987 Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and other 1,745 — 11 — 1,756 Recognition of other-than-temporary loss on available-for-sale securities in net income 4,649 — — — 4,649 Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income (11 ) — — — (11 ) Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net 996 998 — (1,994 ) — Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 7,379 998 998 (1,994 ) 7,381 Comprehensive income (loss) 34,426 58,774 3,345 (61,691 ) 34,854 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 428 — 428 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 34,426 $ 58,774 $ 2,917 $ (61,691 ) $ 34,426 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Revenue: Services and other revenue - other $ — $ 494,083 $ 62,017 $ (11,114 ) $ 544,986 Services and other revenue - DISH Network — 225,603 — — 225,603 Equipment revenue - other — 94,533 6,825 (6,973 ) 94,385 Equipment revenue - DISH Network — 4,870 — — 4,870 Total revenue — 819,089 68,842 (18,087 ) 869,844 Costs and Expenses: Costs of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 216,872 45,232 (10,727 ) 251,377 Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 90,916 5,610 (6,098 ) 90,428 Selling, general and administrative expenses — 122,536 18,826 (1,262 ) 140,100 Research and development expenses — 14,494 — — 14,494 Depreciation and amortization — 201,521 3,153 — 204,674 Total costs and expenses — 646,339 72,821 (18,087 ) 701,073 Operating income — 172,750 (3,979 ) — 168,771 Other Income (Expense): Interest income 2,633 79 719 (10 ) 3,421 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (69,591 ) (8,098 ) 3,589 10 (74,090 ) Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net 2,985 2,310 — — 5,295 Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate — 4,104 — — 4,104 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net 107,268 174 — (107,442 ) — Other, net 6,750 (2,276 ) 915 — 5,389 Total other income (expense), net 50,045 (3,707 ) 5,223 (107,442 ) (55,881 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 50,045 169,043 1,244 (107,442 ) 112,890 Income tax benefit (provision) 21,562 (61,597 ) (826 ) — (40,861 ) Net income (loss) 71,607 107,446 418 (107,442 ) 72,029 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 422 — 422 Net income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 71,607 $ 107,446 $ (4 ) $ (107,442 ) $ 71,607 Comprehensive Income (Loss): Net income (loss) $ 71,607 $ 107,446 $ 418 $ (107,442 ) $ 72,029 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments — — 9,352 — 9,352 Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and other 3,360 (1,555 ) (12 ) — 1,793 Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income (2,985 ) — — — (2,985 ) Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net 7,971 9,526 — (17,497 ) — Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 8,346 7,971 9,340 (17,497 ) 8,160 Comprehensive income (loss) 79,953 115,417 9,758 (124,939 ) 80,189 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 236 — 236 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 79,953 $ 115,417 $ 9,522 $ (124,939 ) $ 79,953 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Revenue: Services and other revenue $ — $ 494,740 $ 71,964 $ (25,704 ) $ 541,000 Services and other revenue - DISH Network — 262,806 118 — 262,924 Equipment revenue — 99,142 13,464 (10,706 ) 101,900 Equipment revenue - DISH Network — 3,886 — — 3,886 Total revenue — 860,574 85,546 (36,410 ) 909,710 Costs and Expenses: Costs of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 237,794 49,892 (25,220 ) 262,466 Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) — 93,887 10,060 (9,953 ) 93,994 Selling, general and administrative expenses — 119,980 16,825 (1,237 ) 135,568 Research and development expenses — 12,067 — — 12,067 Depreciation and amortization — 212,474 3,165 — 215,639 Total costs and expenses — 676,202 79,942 (36,410 ) 719,734 Operating income — 184,372 5,604 — 189,976 Other Income (Expense): Interest income 1,701 119 510 (74 ) 2,256 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (72,736 ) (16,896 ) 906 74 (88,652 ) Loss from partial redemption of debt (5,044 ) — — — (5,044 ) Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities (4,649 ) — — — (4,649 ) Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net 10 (1,623 ) — — (1,613 ) Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate — 2,638 — — 2,638 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net 111,869 3,047 — (114,916 ) — Other, net (6,748 ) 6,285 (1,247 ) — (1,710 ) Total other income (expense), net 24,403 (6,430 ) 169 (114,916 ) (96,774 ) Income (loss) before income taxes 24,403 177,942 5,773 (114,916 ) 93,202 Income tax benefit (provision) 31,649 (65,890 ) (2,112 ) — (36,353 ) Net income (loss) 56,052 112,052 3,661 (114,916 ) 56,849 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 797 — 797 Net income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 56,052 $ 112,052 $ 2,864 $ (114,916 ) $ 56,052 Comprehensive Income (Loss): Net income (loss) $ 56,052 $ 112,052 $ 3,661 $ (114,916 ) $ 56,849 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments — — (9,247 ) — (9,247 ) Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and other 3,302 — 11 — 3,313 Recognition of other-than-temporary loss on available-for-sale securities in net income 4,649 — — — 4,649 Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income (11 ) — — — (11 ) Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net (9,236 ) (9,236 ) — 18,472 — Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (1,296 ) (9,236 ) (9,236 ) 18,472 (1,296 ) Comprehensive income (loss) 54,756 102,816 (5,575 ) (96,444 ) 55,553 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 797 — 797 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to HSS $ 54,756 $ 102,816 $ (6,372 ) $ (96,444 ) $ 54,756
Schedule of consolidating statement of cash flows	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ 71,607 $ 107,446 $ 418 $ (107,442 ) $ 72,029 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities 19,205 66,295 16,370 107,442 209,312 Net cash flows from operating activities 90,812 173,741 16,788 — 281,341 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Purchases of marketable investment securities (280,810 ) — — — (280,810 ) Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities 213,913 — — — 213,913 Purchases of property and equipment — (162,392 ) (58,199 ) — (220,591 ) Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents (1,494 ) — (90 ) — (1,584 ) Investment in unconsolidated entity — (1,636 ) — — (1,636 ) Investment in subsidiary (46,323 ) (46,323 ) — 92,646 — Payment for EchoStar XXI launch services — — (11,875 ) — (11,875 ) Expenditures for externally marketed software — (12,299 ) — — (12,299 ) Other, net — 340 — (340 ) — Net cash flows from investing activities (114,714 ) (222,310 ) (70,164 ) 92,306 (314,882 ) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Proceeds from capital contribution from parent — 46,323 46,323 (92,646 ) — Capital contribution from EchoStar 11,875 — — — 11,875 Repayment of other debt and capital lease obligations — (14,017 ) (2,182 ) — (16,199 ) Advances from affiliates — — 4,934 — 4,934 Other, net 8 (2,134 ) 988 340 (798 ) Net cash flows from financing activities 11,883 30,172 50,063 (92,306 ) (188 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — — 527 — 527 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (12,019 ) (18,397 ) (2,786 ) — (33,202 ) Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period 300,634 55,767 26,589 — 382,990 Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period $ 288,615 $ 37,370 $ 23,803 $ — $ 349,788 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (In thousands) HSS Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Total Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ 56,052 $ 112,052 $ 3,661 $ (114,916 ) $ 56,849 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities 2,889 77,888 1,432 114,916 197,125 Net cash flows from operating activities 58,941 189,940 5,093 — 253,974 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Purchases of marketable investment securities (96,462 ) — — — (96,462 ) Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities 104,423 — — — 104,423 Purchases of property and equipment — (161,853 ) (25,452 ) — (187,305 ) Expenditures for externally marketed software — (11,660 ) — — (11,660 ) Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents (1,399 ) — (108 ) — (1,507 ) Investment in subsidiary (21,000 ) (21,000 ) — 42,000 — Other, net — 691 — (700 ) (9 ) Net cash flows from investing activities (14,438 ) (193,822 ) (25,560 ) 41,300 (192,520 ) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Proceeds from capital contributions from parent — 21,000 21,000 (42,000 ) — Repayment of 2019 Senior Secured Notes Due and related premium (113,300 ) — — — (113,300 ) Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations — (20,217 ) (3,505 ) — (23,722 ) Other, net 5 (3,770 ) 2,356 700 (709 ) Net cash flows from financing activities (113,295 ) (2,987 ) 19,851 (41,300 ) (137,731 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents — — (626 ) — (626 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (68,792 ) (6,869 ) (1,242 ) — (76,903 ) Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period 142,762 51,592 31,203 — 225,557 Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period $ 73,970 $ 44,723 $ 29,961 $ — $ 148,654

Organization and Business Act33

Organization and Business Activities (Details) - segment	Mar. 02, 2014	Jun. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of business segments		2
HSS | Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction | Hughes Retail Group
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Percentage of economic interest held	20.00%
HSS | Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction | DISH Network | Hughes Retail Group
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Percentage of economic interest held	28.11%	28.11%
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock | Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction | DISH Network | Hughes Retail Group
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Percentage of economic interest held	80.00%	80.00%

Summary of Significant Accoun34

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurements
Amount of transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy			$ 0	$ 0
Research and Development
Research and development expenses	$ 7,562,000	$ 6,513,000	14,494,000	12,067,000
Capitalized Software Costs
Net carrying amount of externally marketed software	70,500,000		70,500,000		$ 62,800,000
Capitalized costs related to development of externally marketed software	6,300,000	6,700,000	12,300,000	11,700,000
Amortization expense relating to development of externally marketed software	2,300,000	2,000,000	$ 4,600,000	3,900,000
ASU 2015-03 | Other noncurrent assets, net
New Accounting Pronouncements
Unamortized debt issuance costs					(31,300,000)
ASU 2015-03 | Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs
New Accounting Pronouncements
Unamortized debt issuance costs					31,300,000
Maximum
Capitalized Software Costs
Software useful life			5 years
Weighted Average
Capitalized Software Costs
Software useful life			3 years
Cost of Sales
Research and Development
Research and development expenses	3,300,000	5,200,000	$ 6,100,000	10,900,000
Research and Development Expense
Research and Development
Research and development expenses	7,600,000	$ 6,500,000	14,500,000	$ 12,100,000
Level 2
Fair Value Measurements
Orbital incentive obligations	$ 77,300,000		$ 77,300,000		$ 79,300,000

Hughes Retail Preferred Track35

Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock (Details) - Satellite and Tracking Stock Transaction $ in Millions	Mar. 02, 2014USD ($)satellite	Mar. 31, 2014satellite	Jun. 30, 2016
HSS | Hughes Retail Group
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Percentage of economic interest held	20.00%
DISH Network | Hughes Retail Group | Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Percentage of economic interest held	80.00%		80.00%
DISH Network | EchoStar and HSSC
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Number of satellites transferred	5	5
Proceeds from issuance of Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock | $	$ 11.4
DISH Network | HSS
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Number of satellites received	2
DISH Network | HSS | Hughes Retail Group
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Percentage of economic interest held	28.11%		28.11%
DISH Network | EchoStar | Hughes Retail Group
Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock
Percentage of economic interest held	51.89%

Other Comprehensive Income (L36

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Related Tax Effects (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
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	$ 44,300,000		44,300,000		$ 53,800,000
Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net	5,080,000	$ (1,613,000)	5,295,000	(1,613,000)
Other-than-temporary impairment on available-for-sale securities	0	4,649,000	0	4,649,000
Total reclassifications, net of tax and noncontrolling interests	(2,985,000)	4,638,000	(2,985,000)	4,638,000
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net	(2,985,000)	(11,000)	(2,985,000)	(11,000)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Recognition of other-than-temporary impairment on available-for-sale securities in net income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Other-than-temporary impairment on available-for-sale securities	$ 0	$ 4,649,000	$ 0	$ 4,649,000

Investment Securities (Details)

Investment Securities (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Marketable investment securities - current, at fair value:
Total marketable investment securities—current	$ 315,635,000		$ 315,635,000		$ 253,343,000
Gains (losses) related to trading securities				$ 1,600,000
Investments in unconsolidated entities - noncurrent:
Cost method	15,438,000		15,438,000		15,438,000
Equity method	21,782,000		21,782,000		26,043,000
Total investments in unconsolidated entities - noncurrent	37,220,000		37,220,000		41,481,000
Dividends received from unconsolidated entity			10,000,000	0
Total marketable investment securities and investments in unconsolidated entities	352,855,000		352,855,000		294,824,000
Corporate bonds
Marketable investment securities - current, at fair value:
Marketable investment securities, at fair value	294,285,000		294,285,000		228,770,000
Strategic equity securities
Marketable investment securities - current, at fair value:
Marketable investment securities, at fair value	8,709,000		8,709,000		18,297,000
Dividend income from strategic equity securities	0	$ 0	0	0
Strategic equity securities | Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities
Marketable investment securities - current, at fair value:
Gains (losses) related to trading securities	(1,200,000)	$ 1,600,000	(1,000,000)	$ (1,600,000)
Other
Marketable investment securities - current, at fair value:
Marketable investment securities, at fair value	$ 12,641,000		$ 12,641,000		$ 6,276,000

Investment Securities (Details

Investment Securities (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
Amortized Cost	$ 311,619	$ 243,320
Unrealized Gains	234	2
Unrealized Losses	(1,731)	(321)
Estimated Fair Value	310,122	243,001
Corporate bonds
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
Amortized Cost	294,144	229,004
Unrealized Gains	233	2
Unrealized Losses	(92)	(236)
Estimated Fair Value	294,285	228,770
Other
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
Amortized Cost	12,642	6,279
Unrealized Gains	1	0
Unrealized Losses	(2)	(3)
Estimated Fair Value	12,641	6,276
Strategic equity securities
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Investment Securities
Amortized Cost	4,833	8,037
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	(1,637)	(82)
Estimated Fair Value	$ 3,196	$ 7,955

Investment Securities (Detail39

Investment Securities (Details 3) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Contractual maturities of debt securities
Debt securities with contractual maturities of one year or less	$ 269.4
Debt securities with contractual maturities exceeding one year	$ 37.5

Investment Securities (Detail40

Investment Securities (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value
Less than 12 months	$ 149,854		$ 149,854		$ 148,629
12 months or more	25		25		67,751
Total	149,879		149,879		216,380
Unrealized Losses
Less than 12 months	(1,731)		(1,731)		(268)
12 months or more	0		0		(53)
Total	(1,731)		(1,731)		$ (321)
Sales of Marketable Investment Securities
Gains from sales of available-for-sale securities	3,000		3,000
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities	$ 15,300	$ 3,100	$ 17,600	$ 10,600

Investment Securities (Detail41

Investment Securities (Details 5) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Corporate bonds
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt securities	$ 294,285,000	$ 228,770,000
Other
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt securities	12,641,000	6,276,000
Strategic equity securities
Fair value of marketable securities
Equity securities	8,709,000	18,297,000
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	288,998,000	303,152,000
Total marketable investment securities	315,635,000	253,343,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Corporate bonds
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt securities	294,285,000	228,770,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Other
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt securities	12,641,000	6,276,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Strategic equity securities
Fair value of marketable securities
Equity securities	8,709,000	18,297,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1
Fair value of marketable securities
Cash equivalents	23,000	213,000
Total marketable investment securities	8,709,000	18,297,000
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
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt securities	0	0
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 1 | Strategic equity securities
Fair value of marketable securities
Equity securities	8,709,000	18,297,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2
Fair value of marketable securities
Cash equivalents	288,975,000	302,939,000
Total marketable investment securities	306,926,000	235,046,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | Corporate bonds
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt securities	294,285,000	228,770,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | Other
Fair value of marketable securities
Debt securities	12,641,000	6,276,000
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Level 2 | Strategic equity securities
Fair value of marketable securities
Equity securities	$ 0	$ 0

Trade Accounts Receivable (Deta

Trade Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Trade accounts receivable
Total trade accounts receivable	$ 145,819	$ 150,957
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(12,440)	(11,447)
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	27,270	21,258
Total trade accounts receivable, net	160,649	160,768
Progress billings offset against contracts in process	900	2,900
Trade accounts receivable
Trade accounts receivable
Total trade accounts receivable	122,440	127,946
Contracts in process, net
Trade accounts receivable
Total trade accounts receivable	$ 23,379	$ 23,011

Inventory (Details)

Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 40,863	$ 39,642
Raw materials	6,475	5,280
Work-in process	7,903	3,875
Total inventory	$ 55,241	$ 48,797

Property and Equipment (Details

Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 4,642,334	$ 4,404,044
Accumulated depreciation	(2,319,774)	(2,138,642)
Property and equipment, net	2,322,560	2,265,402
Land
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	13,338	12,055
Buildings and improvements
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 78,141	73,949
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Property and equipment
Depreciable life	1 year
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Property and equipment
Depreciable life	30 years
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Property and equipment
Total property and equipment	$ 387,858	371,889
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	$ 636,745	588,430
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	$ 2,381,120	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	$ 665,518	665,518
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	$ 479,614	$ 311,083

Property and Equipment (Detai45

Property and Equipment (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property and equipment
Construction in progress	$ 479,614	$ 311,083
Progress amounts for satellite construction, including prepayments under capital leases and launch services costs
Property and equipment
Construction in progress	307,258	187,253
Satellite related equipment
Property and equipment
Construction in progress	143,282	104,566
Other
Property and equipment
Construction in progress	$ 29,074	$ 19,264

Property and Equipment (Detai46

Property and Equipment (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	$ 91,115	$ 96,011	$ 182,320	$ 188,794
Satellites
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	46,965	49,154	93,930	98,241
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	14,102	15,058	28,144	27,275
Customer rental equipment
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	29,000	30,524	58,137	60,711
Buildings and improvements
Depreciation expense
Total depreciation expense	$ 1,048	$ 1,275	$ 2,109	$ 2,567

Property and Equipment (Detai47

Property and Equipment (Details 4) - Satellites	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016satellite
Property and equipment
Number of satellites utilized in geostationary orbit approximately 22,300 miles above the equator	16
Number of satellites utilized under capital lease	2
Number of satellites utilized under operating lease	1

Goodwill and Other Intangible48

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Cost	$ 416,217		$ 416,217		$ 416,217
Accumulated Amortization	(318,140)		(318,140)		(300,797)
Carrying Amount	98,077		98,077		115,420
Amortization expense	11,200	$ 11,600	22,400	$ 26,800
Customer relationships
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Cost	270,300		270,300		270,300
Accumulated Amortization	(202,227)		(202,227)		(189,910)
Carrying Amount	68,073		$ 68,073		80,390
Customer relationships | Weighted Average
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Useful Life			8 years
Contract-based
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Cost	64,800		$ 64,800		64,800
Accumulated Amortization	(64,800)		(64,800)		(64,800)
Carrying Amount	0		$ 0		0
Contract-based | Weighted Average
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Useful Life			4 years
Technology-based
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Cost	51,417		$ 51,417		51,417
Accumulated Amortization	(43,564)		(43,564)		(39,281)
Carrying Amount	7,853		$ 7,853		12,136
Technology-based | Weighted Average
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Useful Life			6 years
Trademark portfolio
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Cost	29,700		$ 29,700		29,700
Accumulated Amortization	(7,549)		(7,549)		(6,806)
Carrying Amount	$ 22,151		$ 22,151		$ 22,894
Trademark portfolio | Weighted Average
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Useful Life			20 years

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga49

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt
Carrying Amount	$ 1,862,203	$ 1,859,527
Fair Value	2,040,563	2,026,478
Capital lease obligations	311,568	325,745
Total debt and capital lease obligations	2,173,771	2,185,272
Less: Current portion	(31,410)	(30,284)
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	$ 2,142,361	$ 2,154,988
6 1/2% Senior Secured Notes due 2019
Debt
Interest Rates	6.50%	6.50%	6.50%
Effective Interest Rate	6.959%
Carrying Amount	$ 990,000	$ 990,000
Fair Value	$ 1,070,438	$ 1,071,675
Purchase price as a percent of the aggregate principal	101.00%
7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt
Interest Rates	7.625%	7.625%
Effective Interest Rate	8.062%
Carrying Amount	$ 900,000	$ 900,000
Fair Value	$ 969,750	954,000
Purchase price as a percent of the aggregate principal	101.00%
Other
Debt
Carrying Amount	$ 375	803
Fair Value	375	803
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Debt
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs	$ (28,172)	$ (31,276)

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax provision	$ (20,820)	$ (18,380)	$ (40,861)	$ (36,353)
Effective income tax rate			36.20%	39.00%

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Satellite-related obligations
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Satellite-related obligations	$ 756.3

Commitments and Contingencies52

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2)	Oct. 01, 2013subsidiary
Caltech
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of subsidiaries against which lawsuit was filed	2

Segment Reporting (Details)

Segment Reporting (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)segment	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of business segments | segment			2
Segment Reporting
Total revenue	$ 440,718	$ 459,476	$ 869,844	$ 909,710
Capital expenditures	91,634	94,995	220,591	187,305
EBITDA	195,365	195,459	387,811	394,440
Interest income and expense, net	(34,552)	(42,409)	(70,669)	(86,396)
Depreciation and amortization	(102,305)	(107,625)	(204,674)	(215,639)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	311	428	422	797
Income before income taxes	58,819	45,853	112,890	93,202
Hughes Business
Segment Reporting
Total revenue	338,574	334,554	664,113	659,504
Hughes Business | Intersegment
Segment Reporting
Total revenue	763	631	1,462	961
Hughes Business | Operating segments
Segment Reporting
Total revenue	339,337	335,185	665,575	660,465
Capital expenditures	81,322	70,527	185,559	135,054
EBITDA	106,379	103,414	205,847	194,687
EchoStar Satellite Services Business
Segment Reporting
Total revenue	101,278	124,402	204,093	249,600
EchoStar Satellite Services Business | Intersegment
Segment Reporting
Total revenue	172	187	346	387
EchoStar Satellite Services Business | Operating segments
Segment Reporting
Total revenue	101,450	124,589	204,439	249,987
Capital expenditures	10,312	24,468	35,032	52,251
EBITDA	83,826	103,558	172,012	209,977
All other and eliminations
Segment Reporting
Total revenue	866	520	1,638	606
All other and eliminations | Intersegment
Segment Reporting
Total revenue	(935)	(818)	(1,808)	(1,348)
All other and eliminations | All Other and Eliminations
Segment Reporting
Total revenue	(69)	(298)	(170)	(742)
Capital expenditures	0	0	0	0
EBITDA	$ 5,160	$ (11,513)	$ 9,952	$ (10,224)

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Thousands

Mar. 02, 2014USD ($)satellite

Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)

Jan. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2015

Mar. 31, 2014satellite

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2012

May 31, 2012

Jan. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2009transponder

Nov. 30, 2008transponder

Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2009

Feb. 28, 2013transponder

Mar. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2010USD ($)

Related party transactions

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate

$ 2,245

$ 1,241

$ 4,104

$ 2,638

Capital contribution from EchoStar

$ 11,875

0

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

EchoStar

Related party transactions

Required minimum notice period for termination of agreement by the reporting entity

30 days

Expense recorded for services provided

$ 3,200

$ 4,600

$ 5,600

$ 8,200

EchoStar Operating | Other noncurrent assets, net

Related party transactions

Transfer of EchoStar XXI launch contract from EchoStar to HNS

$ 70,300

EchoStar Operating | Additional paid-in-capital

Related party transactions

Capital contribution from EchoStar

$ 11,900

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

Related party transactions

Percentage of economic interest in the Hughes Retail Group

80.00%

80.00%

DISH Network | Echo Star V I I

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

DISH Network | Echo Star V I I I Satellite Capacity Leased To DISH Network

Related party transactions

Required minimum notice for termination of agreement

30 days

DISH Network | EchoStar XVI

Related party transactions

Agreement term

10 years

Agreement term from commencement of service date

4 years

Term of renewal option

5 years

Additional term of renewal option

5 years

DISH Network | DISH Nimiq 5 Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term from commencement of service date

10 years

Number of DBS transponders available to receive services | transponder

32

DISH Network | Quetz Sat-1 Agreement

Related party transactions

Number of DBS transponders currently receiving services | transponder

24

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

5

DISH Network | TT&C Agreement

Related party transactions

Minimum required notice period for termination of agreement by related party

60 days

DISH Network | DBSD North America Agreement

Related party transactions

Ownership interest acquired by related party

100.00%

DISH Network | RUS Implementation Agreement

Related party transactions

Grants receivable by related party

$ 14,100

DISH Network | EchoStar Professional Services Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

1 year

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 | Ciel | Satellite Leasing Service Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

10 years

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

Related party transactions

Number of satellites transferred | satellite

5

5

Proceeds from issuance of Hughes Retail Preferred Tracking Stock

$ 11,400

Telesat | Nimiq 5 Agreement

Related party transactions

Agreement term

15 years

Number of DBS transponders available to receive services | transponder

32

SES Latin America | QuetzSat-1 Transponder

Related party transactions

Agreement term

10 years

Number of DBS transponders available to receive services | transponder

32

Related Party Transactions (D55

Related Party Transactions (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Related party transactions
Net amount of the allocated tax attributes receivable	$ 0	$ 0
DISH Network
Related party transactions
Net amount of the allocated tax attributes receivable	$ 93,100

Related Party Transactions (D56

Related Party Transactions (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	May 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2008	Apr. 30, 2016	Feb. 29, 2008
Related party transactions
Dividends received from unconsolidated entity					$ 10
Hughes Systique
Related party transactions
Loan repayment	$ 0.3						$ 1.5
Notes Payable, Related Parties			$ 0		$ 0				$ 0.3
Ownership interest in related party					43.90%
Ownership interest percentage by related party					25.80%
Hughes Systique | HCI
Related party transactions
Amount agreed to be funded under term loan facility										$ 1.5
Interest rate		8.00%						6.00%
Dish Mexico
Related party transactions
Ownership percentage			49.00%		49.00%
Revenue from related parties			$ 5.8	$ 5.8	$ 11.7	$ 11.7
Receivables from related parties			$ 12.7		$ 12.7		10.6
Deluxe
Related party transactions
Ownership percentage			50.00%		50.00%
Revenue from related parties			$ 0.7	$ 0.7	$ 1.3	$ 1.4
Receivables from related parties			$ 0.6		$ 0.6		$ 0.1

Supplemental Guarantor and No57

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 349,788	$ 382,990	$ 148,654	$ 225,557
Marketable investment securities, at fair value	315,635	253,343
Trade accounts receivable, net	133,379	139,510
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	27,270	21,258
Inventory	55,241	48,797
Advances to affiliates, net	80,187	47,387
Other current assets	46,613	51,495
Total current assets	1,008,113	944,780
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	21,724	20,140
Property and equipment, net	2,322,560	2,265,402
Regulatory authorizations	471,658	471,658
Goodwill	504,173	504,173
Other intangible assets, net	98,077	115,420
Investments in unconsolidated entities	37,220	41,481
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Advances to affiliates	0	0
Other noncurrent assets, net	289,498	208,225
Total assets	4,753,023	4,571,279
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	104,379	97,648
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	5	19
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	31,410	30,284
Advances from affiliates, net	4,524	3,773
Accrued expenses and other	158,347	181,236
Total current liabilities	298,665	312,960
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	2,142,361	2,154,988
Deferred tax liabilities, net	492,304	452,350
Advances from affiliates	30,361	25,283
Other non-current liabilities	83,121	84,058
Total HSS shareholders’ equity (deficit)	1,694,665	1,530,330
Noncontrolling interests	11,546	11,310
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	4,753,023	4,571,279
Eliminations
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Marketable investment securities, at fair value	0	0
Trade accounts receivable, net	0	0
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	0	0
Inventory	0	0
Advances to affiliates, net	(820,971)	(766,208)
Other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	(820,971)	(766,208)
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Regulatory authorizations	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Investments in unconsolidated entities	0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	(3,878,077)	(3,517,653)
Advances to affiliates	(700)	(1,378)
Other noncurrent assets, net	(166,406)	(254,486)
Total assets	(4,866,154)	(4,539,725)
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	0	0
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0	0
Advances from affiliates, net	(820,971)	(766,207)
Accrued expenses and other	0	0
Total current liabilities	(820,971)	(766,207)
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	0	0
Deferred tax liabilities, net	(166,406)	(254,487)
Advances from affiliates	(700)	(1,378)
Other non-current liabilities	0	0
Total HSS shareholders’ equity (deficit)	(3,878,077)	(3,517,653)
Noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	(4,866,154)	(4,539,725)
HSS
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	288,615	300,634	73,970	142,762
Marketable investment securities, at fair value	306,925	238,249
Trade accounts receivable, net	0	0
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	0	0
Inventory	0	0
Advances to affiliates, net	10	10
Other current assets	86	40
Total current assets	595,636	538,933
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	13,479	11,985
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Regulatory authorizations	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Investments in unconsolidated entities	0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	3,584,981	3,350,914
Advances to affiliates	700	700
Other noncurrent assets, net	166,406	254,486
Total assets	4,361,202	4,157,018
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	0	0
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0	0
Advances from affiliates, net	793,921	739,810
Accrued expenses and other	10,788	28,154
Total current liabilities	804,709	767,964
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	1,861,828	1,858,724
Deferred tax liabilities, net	0	0
Advances from affiliates	0	0
Other non-current liabilities	0	0
Total HSS shareholders’ equity (deficit)	1,694,665	1,530,330
Noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	4,361,202	4,157,018
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	37,370	55,767	44,723	51,592
Marketable investment securities, at fair value	8,710	15,094
Trade accounts receivable, net	105,910	101,923
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	27,270	21,258
Inventory	46,440	39,948
Advances to affiliates, net	894,102	807,341
Other current assets	22,443	24,565
Total current assets	1,142,245	1,065,896
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	7,500	7,500
Property and equipment, net	2,167,215	2,181,495
Regulatory authorizations	471,658	471,658
Goodwill	504,173	504,173
Other intangible assets, net	98,077	115,420
Investments in unconsolidated entities	37,220	41,481
Investment in subsidiaries	293,096	166,739
Advances to affiliates	0	678
Other noncurrent assets, net	139,326	135,970
Total assets	4,860,510	4,691,010
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	94,357	86,477
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	5	19
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	30,460	28,829
Advances from affiliates, net	5,896	5,307
Accrued expenses and other	120,419	130,532
Total current liabilities	251,137	251,164
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	279,411	295,060
Deferred tax liabilities, net	658,710	706,837
Advances from affiliates	0	0
Other non-current liabilities	83,062	84,006
Total HSS shareholders’ equity (deficit)	3,588,190	3,353,943
Noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	4,860,510	4,691,010
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	23,803	26,589	$ 29,961	$ 31,203
Marketable investment securities, at fair value	0	0
Trade accounts receivable, net	27,469	37,587
Trade accounts receivable - DISH Network	0	0
Inventory	8,801	8,849
Advances to affiliates, net	7,046	6,244
Other current assets	24,084	26,890
Total current assets	91,203	106,159
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	745	655
Property and equipment, net	155,345	83,907
Regulatory authorizations	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Investments in unconsolidated entities	0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Advances to affiliates	0	0
Other noncurrent assets, net	150,172	72,255
Total assets	397,465	262,976
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)
Trade accounts payable	10,022	11,171
Trade accounts payable - DISH Network	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	950	1,455
Advances from affiliates, net	25,678	24,863
Accrued expenses and other	27,140	22,550
Total current liabilities	63,790	60,039
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	1,122	1,204
Deferred tax liabilities, net	0	0
Advances from affiliates	31,061	26,661
Other non-current liabilities	59	52
Total HSS shareholders’ equity (deficit)	289,887	163,710
Noncontrolling interests	11,546	11,310
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 397,465	$ 262,976

Supplemental Guarantor and No58

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Revenue:
Services and other revenue - other	$ 274,563	$ 271,321	$ 544,986	$ 541,000
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	112,528	131,483	225,603	262,924
Equipment revenue - other	51,526	53,849	94,385	101,900
Equipment revenue - DISH Network	2,101	2,823	4,870	3,886
Total revenue	440,718	459,476	869,844	909,710
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	126,800	132,548	251,377	262,466
Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	47,320	48,783	90,428	93,994
Selling, general and administrative expenses	69,185	65,023	140,100	135,568
Research and development expenses	7,562	6,513	14,494	12,067
Depreciation and amortization	102,305	107,625	204,674	215,639
Total costs and expenses	353,172	360,492	701,073	719,734
Operating income	87,546	98,984	168,771	189,976
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income	1,507	1,157	3,421	2,256
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(36,059)	(43,566)	(74,090)	(88,652)
Loss from partial redemption of debt	0	(5,044)	0	(5,044)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities	0	(4,649)	0	(4,649)
Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net	5,080	(1,613)	5,295	(1,613)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	2,245	1,241	4,104	2,638
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net	0	0	0	0
Other, net	(1,500)	(657)	5,389	(1,710)
Total other expense, net	(28,727)	(53,131)	(55,881)	(96,774)
Income before income taxes	58,819	45,853	112,890	93,202
Income tax benefit (provision)	(20,820)	(18,380)	(40,861)	(36,353)
Net income (loss)	37,999	27,473	72,029	56,849
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	311	428	422	797
Net income attributable to HSS	37,688	27,045	71,607	56,052
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	37,999	27,473	72,029	56,849
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,643	987	9,352	(9,247)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and other	2,167	1,756	1,793	3,313
Recognition of other-than-temporary loss on available-for-sale securities in net income	0	4,649	0	4,649
Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income	(2,985)	(11)	(2,985)	(11)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net	0	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	825	7,381	8,160	(1,296)
Comprehensive income	38,824	34,854	80,189	55,553
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	125	428	236	797
Comprehensive income attributable to HSS	38,699	34,426	79,953	54,756
Eliminations
Revenue:
Services and other revenue - other	(5,681)	(12,441)	(11,114)	(25,704)
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	0	0	0	0
Equipment revenue - other	(2,998)	(7,922)	(6,973)	(10,706)
Equipment revenue - DISH Network	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	(8,679)	(20,363)	(18,087)	(36,410)
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	(5,582)	(11,957)	(10,727)	(25,220)
Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	(2,586)	(7,518)	(6,098)	(9,953)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(511)	(888)	(1,262)	(1,237)
Research and development expenses	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Total costs and expenses	(8,679)	(20,363)	(18,087)	(36,410)
Operating income	0	0	0	0
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income	(1)	(31)	(10)	(74)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	1	31	10	74
Loss from partial redemption of debt		0		0
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities		0		0
Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net	(56,809)	(59,697)	(107,442)	(114,916)
Other, net	0	0	0	0
Total other expense, net	(56,809)	(59,697)	(107,442)	(114,916)
Income before income taxes	(56,809)	(59,697)	(107,442)	(114,916)
Income tax benefit (provision)	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	(56,809)	(59,697)	(107,442)	(114,916)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net income attributable to HSS	(56,809)	(59,697)	(107,442)	(114,916)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	(56,809)	(59,697)	(107,442)	(114,916)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	0	0	0
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and other	0	0	0	0
Recognition of other-than-temporary loss on available-for-sale securities in net income		0		0
Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income	0	0	0	0
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net	(2,665)	(1,994)	(17,497)	18,472
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(2,665)	(1,994)	(17,497)	18,472
Comprehensive income	(59,474)	(61,691)	(124,939)	(96,444)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to HSS	(59,474)	(61,691)	(124,939)	(96,444)
HSS
Revenue:
Services and other revenue - other	0	0	0	0
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	0	0	0	0
Equipment revenue - other	0	0	0	0
Equipment revenue - DISH Network	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	0	0	0	0
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	0	0	0	0
Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	0	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Research and development expenses	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Total costs and expenses	0	0	0	0
Operating income	0	0	0	0
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income	1,404	868	2,633	1,701
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(34,810)	(36,183)	(69,591)	(72,736)
Loss from partial redemption of debt		(5,044)		(5,044)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities		(4,649)		(4,649)
Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net	2,985	10	2,985	10
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net	56,189	57,683	107,268	111,869
Other, net	0	(2,998)	6,750	(6,748)
Total other expense, net	25,768	9,687	50,045	24,403
Income before income taxes	25,768	9,687	50,045	24,403
Income tax benefit (provision)	11,920	17,360	21,562	31,649
Net income (loss)	37,688	27,047	71,607	56,052
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net income attributable to HSS	37,688	27,047	71,607	56,052
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	37,688	27,047	71,607	56,052
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	0	0	0
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and other	3,116	1,745	3,360	3,302
Recognition of other-than-temporary loss on available-for-sale securities in net income		4,649		4,649
Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income	(2,985)	(11)	(2,985)	(11)
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net	880	996	7,971	(9,236)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,011	7,379	8,346	(1,296)
Comprehensive income	38,699	34,426	79,953	54,756
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to HSS	38,699	34,426	79,953	54,756
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Revenue:
Services and other revenue - other	248,005	248,329	494,083	494,740
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	112,528	131,544	225,603	262,806
Equipment revenue - other	50,636	54,288	94,533	99,142
Equipment revenue - DISH Network	2,101	2,823	4,870	3,886
Total revenue	413,270	436,984	819,089	860,574
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	108,424	119,707	216,872	237,794
Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	46,903	50,831	90,916	93,887
Selling, general and administrative expenses	60,197	57,086	122,536	119,980
Research and development expenses	7,562	6,513	14,494	12,067
Depreciation and amortization	100,679	106,082	201,521	212,474
Total costs and expenses	323,765	340,219	646,339	676,202
Operating income	89,505	96,765	172,750	184,372
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income	34	61	79	119
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(3,629)	(7,961)	(8,098)	(16,896)
Loss from partial redemption of debt		0		0
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities		0		0
Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net	2,095	(1,623)	2,310	(1,623)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	2,245	1,241	4,104	2,638
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net	620	2,014	174	3,047
Other, net	(2,069)	1,725	(2,276)	6,285
Total other expense, net	(704)	(4,543)	(3,707)	(6,430)
Income before income taxes	88,801	92,222	169,043	177,942
Income tax benefit (provision)	(32,523)	(34,446)	(61,597)	(65,890)
Net income (loss)	56,278	57,776	107,446	112,052
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net income attributable to HSS	56,278	57,776	107,446	112,052
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	56,278	57,776	107,446	112,052
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	0	0	0
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and other	(905)	0	(1,555)	0
Recognition of other-than-temporary loss on available-for-sale securities in net income		0		0
Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income	0	0	0	0
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net	1,785	998	9,526	(9,236)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	880	998	7,971	(9,236)
Comprehensive income	57,158	58,774	115,417	102,816
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to HSS	57,158	58,774	115,417	102,816
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Revenue:
Services and other revenue - other	32,239	35,433	62,017	71,964
Services and other revenue - DISH Network	0	(61)	0	118
Equipment revenue - other	3,888	7,483	6,825	13,464
Equipment revenue - DISH Network	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	36,127	42,855	68,842	85,546
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales - services and other (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	23,958	24,798	45,232	49,892
Cost of sales - equipment (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)	3,003	5,470	5,610	10,060
Selling, general and administrative expenses	9,499	8,825	18,826	16,825
Research and development expenses	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	1,626	1,543	3,153	3,165
Total costs and expenses	38,086	40,636	72,821	79,942
Operating income	(1,959)	2,219	(3,979)	5,604
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income	70	259	719	510
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	2,379	547	3,589	906
Loss from partial redemption of debt		0		0
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale securities		0		0
Gains (losses) on marketable investment securities, net	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net	0	0	0	0
Other, net	569	616	915	(1,247)
Total other expense, net	3,018	1,422	5,223	169
Income before income taxes	1,059	3,641	1,244	5,773
Income tax benefit (provision)	(217)	(1,294)	(826)	(2,112)
Net income (loss)	842	2,347	418	3,661
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	311	428	422	797
Net income attributable to HSS	531	1,919	(4)	2,864
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Net income (loss)	842	2,347	418	3,661
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,643	987	9,352	(9,247)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and other	(44)	11	(12)	11
Recognition of other-than-temporary loss on available-for-sale securities in net income		0		0
Recognition of realized gains on available-for-sale securities in net income	0	0	0	0
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net	0	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,599	998	9,340	(9,236)
Comprehensive income	2,441	3,345	9,758	(5,575)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests		428	236	797
Comprehensive income attributable to HSS	$ 2,316	$ 2,917	$ 9,522	$ (6,372)

Supplemental Guarantor and No59

Supplemental Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 37,999	$ 27,473	$ 72,029	$ 56,849
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities			209,312	197,125
Net cash flows from operating activities			281,341	253,974
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities			(280,810)	(96,462)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities			213,913	104,423
Purchases of property and equipment	(91,634)	(94,995)	(220,591)	(187,305)
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents			(1,584)	(1,507)
Investment in unconsolidated entity			(1,636)	0
Investment in subsidiary			0	0
Payment for EchoStar XXI launch services			(11,875)	0
Expenditures for externally marketed software			(12,299)	(11,660)
Other, net			0	(9)
Net cash flows from investing activities			(314,882)	(192,520)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from capital contribution from parent			0	0
Capital contribution from EchoStar			11,875	0
Repayment of 2019 Senior Secured Notes Due and related premium			0	(113,300)
Repayment of other debt and capital lease obligations			(16,199)	(23,722)
Advances from affiliates			4,934	0
Other, net			(798)	(709)
Net cash flows from financing activities			(188)	(137,731)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			527	(626)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(33,202)	(76,903)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			382,990	225,557
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	349,788	148,654	349,788	148,654
Eliminations
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	(56,809)	(59,697)	(107,442)	(114,916)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities			107,442	114,916
Net cash flows from operating activities			0	0
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities			0	0
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities			0	0
Purchases of property and equipment			0	0
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents			0	0
Investment in unconsolidated entity			0
Investment in subsidiary			92,646	42,000
Payment for EchoStar XXI launch services			0
Expenditures for externally marketed software			0	0
Other, net			(340)	(700)
Net cash flows from investing activities			92,306	41,300
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from capital contribution from parent			(92,646)	(42,000)
Capital contribution from EchoStar			0
Repayment of 2019 Senior Secured Notes Due and related premium				0
Repayment of other debt and capital lease obligations			0	0
Advances from affiliates			0
Other, net			340	700
Net cash flows from financing activities			(92,306)	(41,300)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	0	0	0	0
HSS
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	37,688	27,047	71,607	56,052
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities			19,205	2,889
Net cash flows from operating activities			90,812	58,941
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities			(280,810)	(96,462)
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities			213,913	104,423
Purchases of property and equipment			0	0
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents			(1,494)	(1,399)
Investment in unconsolidated entity			0
Investment in subsidiary			(46,323)	(21,000)
Payment for EchoStar XXI launch services			0
Expenditures for externally marketed software			0	0
Other, net			0	0
Net cash flows from investing activities			(114,714)	(14,438)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from capital contribution from parent			0	0
Capital contribution from EchoStar			11,875
Repayment of 2019 Senior Secured Notes Due and related premium				(113,300)
Repayment of other debt and capital lease obligations			0	0
Advances from affiliates			0
Other, net			8	5
Net cash flows from financing activities			11,883	(113,295)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(12,019)	(68,792)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			300,634	142,762
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	288,615	73,970	288,615	73,970
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	56,278	57,776	107,446	112,052
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities			66,295	77,888
Net cash flows from operating activities			173,741	189,940
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities			0	0
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities			0	0
Purchases of property and equipment			(162,392)	(161,853)
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents			0	0
Investment in unconsolidated entity			(1,636)
Investment in subsidiary			(46,323)	(21,000)
Payment for EchoStar XXI launch services			0
Expenditures for externally marketed software			(12,299)	(11,660)
Other, net			340	691
Net cash flows from investing activities			(222,310)	(193,822)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from capital contribution from parent			46,323	21,000
Capital contribution from EchoStar			0
Repayment of 2019 Senior Secured Notes Due and related premium				0
Repayment of other debt and capital lease obligations			(14,017)	(20,217)
Advances from affiliates			0
Other, net			(2,134)	(3,770)
Net cash flows from financing activities			30,172	(2,987)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(18,397)	(6,869)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			55,767	51,592
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	37,370	44,723	37,370	44,723
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	842	2,347	418	3,661
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities			16,370	1,432
Net cash flows from operating activities			16,788	5,093
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of marketable investment securities			0	0
Sales and maturities of marketable investment securities			0	0
Purchases of property and equipment			(58,199)	(25,452)
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents			(90)	(108)
Investment in unconsolidated entity			0
Investment in subsidiary			0	0
Payment for EchoStar XXI launch services			(11,875)
Expenditures for externally marketed software			0	0
Other, net			0	0
Net cash flows from investing activities			(70,164)	(25,560)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from capital contribution from parent			46,323	21,000
Capital contribution from EchoStar			0
Repayment of 2019 Senior Secured Notes Due and related premium				0
Repayment of other debt and capital lease obligations			(2,182)	(3,505)
Advances from affiliates			4,934
Other, net			988	2,356
Net cash flows from financing activities			50,063	19,851
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			527	(626)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(2,786)	(1,242)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			26,589	31,203
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 23,803	$ 29,961	$ 23,803	$ 29,961

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event	Jul. 27, 2016USD ($)
2026 Notes
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Percent of debt holders needed to call debt (at least)	25.00%
5.250 Senior Secured Notes Due 2026
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount issued	$ 750,000,000
Interest rate	5.25%
Issue price as a percent of principal amount	100.00%
Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount	100.00%
Purchase price as a percent of the aggregate principal	101.00%
Senior Unsecured Notes 6.625 Percent Due 2026
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount issued	$ 750,000,000
Interest rate	6.625%
Issue price as a percent of principal amount	100.00%
Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount	100.00%
Purchase price as a percent of the aggregate principal	101.00%
Prior to August 1, 2020 | 5.250 Senior Secured Notes Due 2026
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount	103.00%
Potential annual redemption as a percent of amount outstanding (up to)	10.00%
Prior to August 1, 2019 | 5.250 Senior Secured Notes Due 2026
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount	105.25%
Potential redemption amount as a percent of principal (up to)	35.00%
Prior to August 1, 2019 | Senior Unsecured Notes 6.625 Percent Due 2026
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Redemption price as a percentage of principal amount	106.625%
Potential redemption amount as a percent of principal (up to)	35.00%