WORLDSPACE(R) Satellite Radio to Broadcast Live From First US-Based Virgin Festival

WORLDSPACE(R) Satellite Radio to Broadcast Live From First US-Based Virgin Festival

Exclusive Event Coverage Available in the U.S. and Worldwide Through Multiple Digital Media Platforms

SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WORLDSPACE(R) Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:WRSP), one of the world leaders in satellite-based digital radio services, today announced it will be broadcasting from the Virgin Festival at Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore. WORLDSPACE's UPop (channel 29) will be broadcasting live reports from the festival as well as exclusive backstage interviews all day Saturday, September 23. WORLDSPACE will also carry Virgin Festival coverage via "U-Podcasts" at WORLDSPACE.com/virginfestival, and will feature recorded playback throughout the month on Bob (channel 177), Spin (channel 44), and Voyager (channel 11). UPop is also available in the United States on XM Satellite Radio (channel 29). Through XM's partnerships with DirecTV (channel 824) and AOL Online, listeners have options to get their Virgin Festival entertainment.

The world-renowned Virgin Festival, sponsored by Virgin Mobile, is held each summer in the United Kingdom but for the first time in its history will be taking place in the United States. The Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Who will be headlining this one-day music extravaganza with additional performances by The Flaming Lips, Gnarls Barkley, The Killers, Scissor Sisters and many more. In addition to more than 20 of the world's most popular bands and new artists, the event will also feature two performance stages, a dance tent, a diverse array of vendors and non-profit organizations, and interactive art installations and performance art.

"The Virgin Festival is one of the most well known events in not only the industry but the world, and we are pleased to be such an integral part of its inaugural trip to the United States," said William Sabatini, vice president, global programming, WORLDSPACE. "By providing options to both see and hear highlights of the event, we are further demonstrating our commitment to providing our current and prospective subscribers with exclusive access to the world's leading artists, brands and events."

There's so much to hear on WORLDSPACE Satellite Radio. With more than 40 channels of music, news, sports, and information, WORLDSPACE offers something for everyone, in every community, in every country in its coverage area.

About WORLDSPACE(R) Satellite Radio

Based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, WORLDSPACE, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRSP) is the world's only global media and entertainment company positioned to offer a satellite radio experience to consumers in more than 130 countries with five billion people, driving 300 million cars. WORLDSPACE delivers the latest tunes, trends and information from around the world and around the corner. WORLDSPACE subscribers benefit from a unique combination of local programming, original WORLDSPACE content and content from leading brands around the globe including the BBC, CNN International, Virgin Radio UK, NDTV and RFI. The WORLDSPACE satellites cover two-thirds of the earth's population with six beams. Each beam is capable of delivering up to 80 channels of high quality digital audio and multimedia programming directly to WORLDSPACE Satellite Radios anytime and virtually anywhere in its coverage area. WORLDSPACE is a pioneer of satellite-based digital radio services (DARS) and was instrumental in the development of the technology infrastructure used today by XM Satellite Radio. For more information, visit http://www.worldspace.com/

Forward-looking Statements

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs about future events and financial, political and social trends and assumptions it has made based on information currently available to it. The Company cannot assure that any expectations, forecasts or assumptions made by management in preparing these forward-looking statements will prove accurate, or that any projections will be realized. Such forward-looking statements may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or by known or unknown risks or uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. Forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.

http://www.WORLDSPACE.com/virginfestival

Source: WORLDSPACE Satellite Radio

CONTACT: Judith Pryor of WORLDSPACE Satellite Radio, +1-301-960-1242,
jpryor@WORLDSPACE.com; or Dan Martin of Brodeur, +1-617-585-2780,
dmartin@brodeur.com, for WORLDSPACE Satellite Radio

Web site: http://www.worldspace.com/

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