Abstract
The electron bombardment ion thruster is a candidate propulsion device for several proposed interplanetary missions. A comet rendezvous mission is expected to be the first use of a Solar Electric Propulsion System (SEPS). Because this is the first use of such a system, it is necessary to understand the interactions between the spacecraft and the environment produced by the SEPS. A preliminary assessment of the interactions between a thruster produced environment and the Comet Rendezvous spacecraft, including its science instruments, is presented which concludes that compatibility between the SEPS and the spacecraft can be obtained.
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