SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 30, 2008

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware   0-24710   52-1700207
(State or other Jurisdiction   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)       Identification No.)
 
1221 Avenue of the Americas, 36th Fl., New York, NY       10020
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)      
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 584-5100

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Item 8.01. Other Events

     On June 30, 2008, we announced financial guidance for 2009 assuming the completion of the merger of our subsidiary, Vernon Merger Corporation with XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. This guidance is discussed in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

      (a)   Not Applicable.
  (b)   Not Applicable.
  (c)   Not Applicable.
  (d)   Exhibits.
       
  The Exhibit Index attached hereto is incorporated herein.

 

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC.

     
  By:  
/s/ Patrick L. Donnelly
    Patrick L. Donnelly
Executive Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
     

Dated: July 1, 2008

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EXHIBITS

  Exhibit                                           Description of Exhibit
 
  99.1   Press release dated June 30, 2008

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