Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Oct. 25, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name SIRIUS XM RADIO INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000908937  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2012  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   5,207,146,165
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes