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): March 11, 2009 (March 10, 2009)

SIRIUS XM 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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     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
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Section 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

     On March 10, 2009, we reported our financial and operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2008. These results are discussed in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

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

Dated: March 11, 2009

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EXHIBITS

Exhibit Description of Exhibit  
     
99.1 Press Release dated March 11, 2009

 

 

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