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Boeing to Build Fourth High-Power Spacecraft for XM Satellite Radio

A HIGH NOTE -- Boeing will build and deliver a fourth high-power spacecraft for XM Satellite Radio of Washington, D.C. The Boeing 702 to be dubbed XM-4 will support XM's successful digital satellite radio service from XM's orbital slot at 115 degrees west longitude. The spacecraft will be delivered to XM in late 2005 for future launch.

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For further information:
Richard Esposito
Boeing Satellite Systems
310-335-6314
Chance Patterson
XM Satellite Radio
202-380-4318
Madonna Walsh
Boeing IDS News Bureau
314-234-1362