Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Leases and Transponder Service Agreements (Details)

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Leases and Transponder Service Agreements (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
ft²
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Capital transponders      
2016 $ 11    
2017 12    
2018 14    
2019 13    
2020 10    
Thereafter 18    
Total 78    
Operating leases      
2016 20    
2017 18    
2018 16    
2019 12    
2020 11    
Thereafter 86    
Total 163    
Built to suit lease      
2016 0    
2017 5    
2018 6    
2019 6    
2020 6    
Thereafter 73    
Total $ 96    
Capital leased assets, number of units 12    
Capital transponder monthly lease expense $ 1    
Capital leases income statement depreciation expense 12 $ 13 $ 12
Imputed interest on capital lease 6    
Operating leases expense net $ 24 $ 24 $ 28
Area of lease (in sqft) | ft² 1,000,000    
Initial term of lease 15 years    
Minimum base rent $ 6    
Maximum base rent $ 8    
Number of extension options 2    
Term of lease extensions 10 years    
Amended arrangement initial payment $ 10    
Amended arrangement annual installment payments $ 12    
Amended arrangement payment term 13 years    
Construction in progress, gross $ 16