A
Technologies that can be deployed simultaneously on the Moon and Mars
B
Space infrastructure or software that can serve both commercial civilian purposes and military offensive/defensive operations
C
Satellites that carry both optical sensors and radar imaging payloads
D
Propulsion systems that use both liquid and solid fuels
Correct answer: (b) Space infrastructure or software that can serve both commercial civilian purposes and military offensive/defensive operations
Explanation
Dual-use technology refers to space infrastructure, hardware, or software that serves both commercial civilian purposes and military offensive or defensive operations. The other options describe technical or multi-payload variations rather than the strategic dual-use definition.
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