Here's why:
* Three guys in special suits: The Centurions featured three main characters: Ace McCloud, Jake Rockwell, and Max Ray, who each wore specialized power suits.
* Connection to machines beamed down from a satellite: They were equipped with special "cybernetic" technology that allowed them to connect to and control various machines that were sent to them from their orbiting headquarters, the "Centurion Station."
Other details that might ring a bell:
* Theme song: The show had a memorable theme song with lyrics like "Centurions, the brave and the bold..."
* Giant robot: The Centurions often piloted a giant robot, known as "The Centurion Tank."
* Villain: Their main adversary was the evil Dr. Terror.
Let me know if this is the show you were thinking of!