Exhibit 23.2

   
               CONSENT OF PAUL, WEISS, RIFKIND, WHARTON & GARRISON

We hereby consent to the use of our opinion dated May 15, 1998 in this
registration statement of CD Radio Inc. on Form S-3 and to the use of our name
under the heading "Legal Matters" contained in the prospectus included in this
registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we
come within the category of persons whose consent is required by the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.


                                 /s/ Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
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                                 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison


New York, New York
August 5, 1998