SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

_____________________

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): August 6, 2009

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

Delaware  
001-34295
  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
_____________________

     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))

o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 
 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

     On August 6, 2009, we reported our financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. These results are 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.


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 hereunto duly authorized.

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

Dated: August 6, 2009


EXHIBITS
Exhibit                                                Description of Exhibit
     
99.1   Press Release dated August 6, 2009