Garbage Superstars Butch Vig, Steve Marker and Duke Erikson to Report Live From WorldSpace Booth During CES 2006

Rock Superstars to be Featured as WorldSpace Reporters - Booth #8260, Central Hall

SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 30, 2005-- WorldSpace Satellite Radio, (Nasdaq: WRSP), one of the world leaders in satellite-based digital radio services, announced today that Butch Vig, Steve Marker and Duke Erikson, legendary superstars and members of the rock band Garbage, will be featured as celebrity reporters at the WorldSpace booth, Central Hall #8260 during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2006.

WorldSpace’s live performance stage will feature musical performances, celebrity interviews and special guest appearances from some of the world’s hottest International superstars.

WHAT: Butch Vig, Steve Market and Duke Erikson of Garbage report live from International CES 2006
WHERE: WorldSpace Booth #8260, Central Hall
(Located between Echostar Satellite and Intel Corp.)
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 5
1:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 6
1:00 p.m. -- 2:00 p.m.
WHO:
Butch Vig, Steve Marker and Duke Erikson are the members of the rock band Garbage. Garbage has released several hits, including “I’m Only Happy When it Rains,” “Stupid Girl” and “Milk.” The group’s latest album, “Bleed Like Me,” was released in April 2005.

WORLDSPACE: WorldSpace(R) (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 subscribers benefit from a unique combination of local programming, original WorldSpace content and content from leading brands around the globe.

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Judith Pryor

SVP, Corporate Affairs

WorldSpace, Inc.

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