PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET S.W. WASHINGTON D.C. 20554 News media information 202-418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202-418-2830; Internet: http://www.fcc.gov (or ftp.fcc.gov) TTY (202) 418-2555 Friday May 29, 2009SAT-00608 Report No. Satellite Space Applications Accepted for Filing POLICY BRANCH INFORMATION The applications listed below have been found, upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing. The Commission reserves the right to return any of the applications if, upon further examination, it is determined the application is not in conformance with the Commission's rules or its policies. Consideration of each satellite application in this Public Notice may depend on the Commission's action on another satellite application earlier in the queue. Petitions, oppositions and other pleadings filed in response to this notice should conform to Section 25.154 of the Commission's rules, unless otherwise noted. 47 C.F.R. § 25.154. For more information concerning this Notice, contact the Satellite Division at 202-418-0719; TTY 202-418-2555. S2786SAT-LOA-20090217-00025 E Launch and Operating Authority 02/17/2009 16:31:29:37600Date Filed: XM Radio Inc. On February 17, 2009, XM Radio Inc. filed a request for authority to launch and operate a new Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) space station, designated as XM-5, at the 85.2° W.L. orbital location for use as an in-orbit spare for both the Sirius Radio Inc. (2320-2332.5 MHz) and XM Radio Inc. (2332.5-2345 MHz) SDARS systems. The XM-5 satellite will receive feeder link transmissions in the 7050.5-7072.5 MHz band. Page 1 of 1