Comsat

8 clues
Space group
AT&T's Telstar, e.g.
Orbiting Galaxy, e.g.
Orbiting info relayer
Global networking pioneer
Early Bird was the first one
Co. offering broadband service
Lockheed Martin global networking subsidiary
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