CosmoPhoeniX-Halley: AGI-Driven Autonomous Comet Landing and Long-Term Surface Operations Using Gravitational Capture and Distributed Intelligence Architecture

Comet exploration missions have historically been limited to brief flyby encounters due to the extreme challenges of matching velocities, surviving harsh environments, and maintaining autonomous operations over multi-year timescales.This paper presents CosmoPhoeniX-Halley, a revolutionary mission concept employing a gravitational capture strategy and CorTexManus (CTxM) AGI architecture to achieve the first successful long-term surface operations on Halley's Comet during its 2061 perihelion approach.The mission utilizes a distributed fleet of AGI-powered robotic explorers positioned in Halley's orbital path, allowing natural gravitational capture rather than fuel-intensive intercept maneuvers.Each CosmoPhoeniX unit incorporates specialized TexManus Units (TxMUs) for vision, planning, motor control, and life-critical systems, enabling real-time autonomous decision-making without Earth communication.Key innovations include (1) a pre-positioned orbital intercept strategy reducing delta-V requirements by 85%, (2) multisource power systems combining solar, RTG, and compact nuclear reactors, (3) dynamic surface anchoring with real-time sublimation tracking, (4) Mutual Surgical Repair Protocols (MSRP) for fleet-level resilience, and (5) a comprehensive 10-year operational timeline spanning pre-perihelion to post-perihelion phases.Mission simulations demonstrate the feasibility of 4.6-billion-year-old sample collection, real-time comet evolution monitoring, and unprecedented scientific data acquisition.The proposed architecture establishes a foundational framework for autonomous exploration of other comets, asteroids, and extreme environments throughout the solar system.