SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 10-K

                        FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS
                     PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


(Mark One)
[ ]   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended __________

                                       OR

[X]   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE  ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from DECEMBER 1, 2003 to DECEMBER 31, 2003
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                  COMMISSION FILE NUMBERS 001-16443, 333-64879
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                            MS STRUCTURED ASSET CORP.
                                  ON BEHALF OF
                            SATURNS TRUST NO. 2001-8
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


          DELAWARE                                        13-4026700
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(State or other jurisdiction of                (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

       1585 BROADWAY, SECOND FLOOR
           NEW YORK, NEW YORK                                 10036
          ATTENTION: JOHN KEHOE                             ---------
 (Address of principal executive office)                    (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:       (212) 761-2520

          Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class                    Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
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SATURNS AT&T CORP. DEBENTURE-BACKED              NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
SERIES 2001-8 CALLABLE UNITS




          Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
                                      NONE
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         Indicate by check mark whether registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X  No
                                              --    --
         Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]

         All of the common stock of the registrant is held by Morgan Stanley.

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents
and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court.  Yes  X     No
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         As of February 20, 2004, 1,000 shares of common stock, par value $1.00
per share, were outstanding.

                      DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

         The distribution reports to security holders filed on Form 8-K during
the Fiscal Year in lieu of reports on Form 10-Q.

                                Introductory Note

The Registrant is the depositor under the trust agreements for it various
SATURNS Units listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Units do not represent
obligations of or interests in the Depositor. Pursuant to staff administrative
positions established in various no-action letters, see e.g. Corporate Asset
Backed Corporation (available August 9, 1995), the Registrant is not required to
respond to various items of Form 10-K. Such items are designated herein as "Not
applicable." Distribution reports detailing receipts and distributions by each
trust are filed shortly after each distribution date on Form 8-K in lieu of
reports on Form 10-Q.

The underlying security issuer or guarantor, as applicable, of the securities
held by each of the trusts is subject to the informational requirements of the
Exchange Act. The underlying security issuer or guarantor, as applicable,
currently files reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC.
For information regarding such underlying security issuer or guarantor, you
should refer to such reports. These periodic, current and other reports and
other information can be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities
maintained by the SEC at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20549. Copies of those materials can be obtained by making a written request to
the SEC, Public Reference Section, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20549, at prescribed rates. The SEC also maintains a website on the internet at
http://www.sec.gov at which users can view and download copies of reports,
proxy, information statements and other information filed electronically. In
addition, those reports and other information may also be obtained from the
underlying security issuer by making a request to the underlying security
issuer. The trust, the trustee, the Registrant, and their affiliates have not
verified, have not undertaken to verify, and will not verify, the content of any
such reports or information. The name and the central index key (CIK) for each
underlying security issuer or guarantor is set forth below:

Trust               Underlying Security Issuer or Guarantor               CIK
2001-8                             AT&T Corp.                         0000005907

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                                     PART I

ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

         Not Applicable

ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES

         Not Applicable

ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         None

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

         None


                                     PART II

ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The Units issued by the SATURNS trusts listed below representing investors'
interest in such trust are represented by one or more physical certificates
registered in the name of Cede & Co., the nominee of The Depository Trust
Company. These Units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange:

SATURNS Trust No. 2001-8   (AT&T Corp. Debenture-Backed )

ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

         Not Applicable


ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
         OF OPERATIONS

         Not Applicable

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

         Not Applicable

ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

         Not Applicable
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ITEM 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
         FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

         None

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

         Not Applicable

                                    PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

         Not Applicable

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

         Not Applicable


Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

         None

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

         None

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

         Not Applicable

                                     PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

         (a) The following documents are filed as part of this Report: None

         (b) Reports on Form 8-K:
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See Table Below:

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 SATURNS Trust No.:        Closing Date              Payment Dates              Form 8-K Filing Dates (Not Trust
                                                                              Agreement Filings in connection with
                                                                                          Closing Date)


                                                                             For Transition Period from December 1,
                                                                                    2003 to December 31, 2003
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<S>                          <C>                <C>                                  <C>
       2001-8                12/20/01           March 15 and September 15            None filed this period
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         (c) Exhibits:

Exhibit 31.1      Rule 13a-14(d) Certification
Exhibit 31.2      Trustee Compliance Certification

The trust covered by this annual report was formed prior to June 30, 2003 and
there is no requirement in the trust agreement for the preparation of a report
by an independent public accountant regarding the trustee's compliance with its
obligations.

         (d) Not applicable

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                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



         Date:  March 30, 2004

                                               MS STRUCTURED ASSET CORP.
                                               (Registrant)



                                               By:      /s/ John Kehoe
                                                  ------------------------
                                               Name:    John Kehoe
                                               Title:   Vice President
                                               Date:    March 30, 2004