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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from XM Satellite
Radio Holdings Inc.'s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Loss,
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, and Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Cash Flows, in each case for the three months ended September 30, 2000, and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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