Mr Bush will be required to ban sales of dual use technology, which could be used for both civilian and military purposes.

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This is a dual use technology, it can be used for both military and civilian things.

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Dual-use equipment and technology can be used for both military and civilian purposes.

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Complicating the issue is the largely dual-use nature of space technology, which can be used for both civilian and military purposes.

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