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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): October 22, 2002
SIRIUS SATELLITE 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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Item 5. Other Events.
On October 22, 2002, our board of directors extended the expiration
date of the rights issued under the Rights Agreement between The Bank of New
York and ourselves from October 22, 2002 to May 1, 2003. A copy of the Amendment
to the Rights Agreement, dated as of October 22, 2002, between The Bank of New
York and ourselves is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) 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 SATELLITE RADIO INC.
By: /s/ Patrick L. Donnelly
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Patrick L. Donnelly
Executive Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
Dated: October 24, 2002
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Amendment, dated as of October 22, 2002, to Rights Agreement
between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and The Bank of New York.
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