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[Father Tim]

Because Geological Survey Sensors are military components in C# Aurora.

Not an invalid reason, but not a requirement either.  If your survey ships are going to go very far, and not necessarily need to do it fast, civilian engines get much better fuel economy with lower maintenance.

[Noriad]

Not an invalid reason, but not a requirement either.   If your survey ships are going to go very far, and not necessarily need to do it fast, civilian engines get much better fuel economy with lower maintenance.

Don't forget that if you use a civilian engine, you also need a civilian jump drive even if the vessel is military.