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Leases and Transponder Service Agreements (Details)

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Leases and Transponder Service Agreements (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Capital transponders        
Remainder of 2014 $ 7   $ 7  
2015 11   11  
2016 11   11  
2017 11   11  
2018 12   12  
Thereafter 28   28  
Total 80   80  
Operating leases        
Remainder of 2014 10   10  
2015 15   15  
2016 13   13  
2017 10   10  
2018 11   11  
Thereafter 101   101  
Total 160   160  
Capital transponder monthly lease expense 1   1  
Capital leases income statement amortization expense 3 3 6 6
Imputed interest on capital lease 7   7  
Operating leases rent expense net $ 7 $ 6 $ 14 $ 14