NASA Open Data MCP Server for Mastra AI 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect NASA Open Data through the Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically — type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"nasa-open-data": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "NASA Open Data Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with NASA Open Data " +
"using 8 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with NASA Open Data?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About NASA Open Data MCP Server
Equip your AI agent with the wonders of the universe through the NASA Open Data MCP server. This integration provides real-time access to official NASA databases, including the Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD), high-resolution imagery from Mars Rovers (Curiosity, Opportunity, Spirit), and the Near Earth Object (NEO) feed for tracking asteroids. Whether you are an astronomy enthusiast, a space researcher, or an educator, your agent acts as a dedicated space science mission specialist through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and NASA Open Data tool infrastructure. Connect 8 tools through the Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution — deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
What you can do
- Astronomy Discovery — Retrieve the daily astronomy picture and its detailed scientific explanation.
- Planetary Imaging — Access real-time photos from Mars and monitor Earth via the DSCOVR EPIC instrument.
- Solar Weather Intelligence — Track Coronal Mass Ejections (CME) and Solar Flares from the Space Weather Database.
- Asteroid Tracking — Monitor Near Earth Objects, track specific asteroids by ID, and review potential Earth impact risks.
- Space Auditing — Summarize complex astronomical findings and historical space mission data.
The NASA Open Data MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect NASA Open Data to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the NASA Open Data MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 8 tools from NASA Open Data via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the NASA Open Data MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with NASA Open Data through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure — add NASA Open Data without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every NASA Open Data tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host — Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
NASA Open Data + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the NASA Open Data MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query NASA Open Data, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed NASA Open Data as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query NASA Open Data on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using NASA Open Data tools alongside other MCP servers
NASA Open Data MCP Tools for Mastra AI (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect NASA Open Data to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_astronomy_picture
Get the NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD)
get_coronal_mass_ejections
Get records of Coronal Mass Ejections (CME) from the Space Weather Database
get_earth_polychromatic_images
Get Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) images
get_mars_rover_manifest
Get the mission manifest and photo details for a Mars Rover
get_mars_rover_photos
Get photos from Mars rovers (Curiosity, Opportunity, Spirit)
get_near_earth_objects_feed
Get a list of Near Earth Objects (asteroids) for a specific date range
get_solar_flares
Get records of Solar Flares from the Space Weather Database
lookup_asteroid
Lookup details for a specific Near Earth Object (Asteroid)
Example Prompts for NASA Open Data in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with NASA Open Data immediately.
"Show me today's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day."
"Get photos from the Curiosity rover on Earth date 2023-05-15."
"Are there any potentially hazardous asteroids approaching Earth this week?"
Troubleshooting NASA Open Data MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting NASA Open Data to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpNASA Open Data + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating NASA Open Data MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect NASA Open Data to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.