Magnum Codename for Shuttle-launched geostationary ELINT (electronic intelligence) satellites designed to replace the Rhyolite/Aquacade series. After the second Magnum launch, in 1989, the codename was changed to Orion. Related categories MILITARY RECONNAISANCE AND SURVEILLANCE SATELLITES AND SPACE PROBES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |