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 7, 2006
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
0-24710 |
52-1700207 |
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(State or other Jurisdiction |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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1221 Avenue of the Americas, 36th Fl., New York, NY |
10020 |
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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Section 8.01 |
Other Events. |
On June 7, 2006, we entered into an agreement with Space Systems/Loral, Inc. to purchase a satellite. The press release announcing the agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
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Section 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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(a) Not Applicable. |
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(b) Not Applicable. |
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(c) Not Applicable. |
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(d) Exhibits. |
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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.
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SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO INC. |
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/s/ Patrick L. Donnelly |
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Patrick L. Donnelly |
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Executive Vice President, General |
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Counsel and Secretary |
Dated: June 8, 2006
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EXHIBITS
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Exhibit |
Description of Exhibit
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99.1 |
Press Release dated June 8, 2006 |
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