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Connect NASA to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Bring the entire NASA database to your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 9 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through NASA.

  1. 01

    Get epic images

    This capability pulls Earth images from the DSCOVR satellite's Deep Space Camera. You can specify a date or choose between enhanced color and natural color versions.

  2. 02

    Search patents

    Search NASA's patent database for specific titles, numbers, or abstracts. It identifies which technologies are available for licensing and commercial research.

  3. 03

    Get apod

    Access the Astronomy Picture of the Day. You can request today's image, a specific date, a date range, or a set of random historical images.

Capability set02 / 03

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through NASA.

  1. 04

    Get earth imagery

    Retrieve Landsat 8 satellite imagery for specific latitude and longitude coordinates. You can filter by date to see how geographic locations change over time.

  2. 05

    Get mars photos

    Browse photos taken by Mars rovers. You can filter results by specific rover names, Earth dates, or individual camera types like NAVCAM or MAHLI.

  3. 06

    Get mars rovers

    Get status updates on NASA's Mars rovers. This capability shows which rovers are currently active and when they last captured imagery.

Capability set03 / 03

07-09

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through NASA.

  1. 07

    Get neo feed

    Track Near-Earth Objects like asteroids. It provides data on diameter, velocity, and hazard ratings for a specified date range.

  2. 08

    Get tech transfer

    Find information on NASA technology transfers. You can filter by category to find software or patents ready for external use.

  3. 09

    Search nasa library

    Search the primary NASA media library. This capability finds images, videos, and audio files based on your free-text queries.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Lesson Planning

An educator asks for the latest Mars rover photos to show students the current terrain.

02

Commercial Research

A researcher searches for NASA patents to find technologies available for licensing.

03

Geographic Monitoring

A user requests satellite imagery of specific coordinates to observe changes on Earth.

04

Space Awareness

A user checks the NEO feed to see if any hazardous asteroids are passing near Earth.

Automate a task

Put NASA to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

NASA works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put NASA to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

907ms average. Fast in production.

NASA is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1200ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
788ms
Slowest day
1200ms
14-day trend
Stable+2%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 9 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of NASA, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with NASA. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

NASA Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CSNxsnzKlImzm012O4oE0kbi1oTSVq815mcFt4a2/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — NASA capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nasa-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CSNxsnzKlImzm012O4oE0kbi1oTSVq815mcFt4a2/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up NASA in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work NASA owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone needing direct access to NASA's scientific and technical datasets through a conversational interface.

  • 01

    Educators

    They ask the agent to find specific space imagery or Mars photos for classroom presentations.

  • 02

    Developers

    They use the agent to find specific NASA datasets or explore technology transfer opportunities.

  • 03

    Space Enthusiasts

    They task the agent with tracking asteroid paths or viewing satellite imagery of specific locations.

FAQ

Questions NASA owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need a NASA API key?

    Yes, you will need to provide a NASA API key. You can get one for free at api.nasa.gov.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I get specific Mars rover photos?

    Yes, you can filter Mars rover photos by date, rover name, and specific camera types.

  • 04

    How do I find Earth satellite images?

    You can use the Earth imagery capability by providing specific latitude and longitude coordinates.

  • 05

    Is the NASA data real-time?

    The data is pulled directly from NASA's open APIs, providing access to their most current feeds for asteroids, imagery, and rover updates.

  • 06

    How do I get a NASA API key?

    Visit api.nasa.gov and sign up with your email. it's completely free. You'll receive an API key instantly. For quick testing, you can use DEMO_KEY which allows 30 requests/hour and 50/day. Registered keys get 1,000 requests/hour.

  • 07

    Can I get Mars rover photos from today?

    Mars rovers don't take photos every Earth day due to communication delays and mission schedules. Use get_mars_photos with rover name 'curiosity' or 'perseverance' and an earth_date parameter. If no photos exist for that date, the API returns an empty list. Try recent dates or browse available dates with get_mars_rovers.

  • 08

    What are Near-Earth Objects (NEOs)?

    NEOs are asteroids and comets whose orbits bring them close to Earth. NASA tracks them for planetary defense. Use get_neo_feed to see asteroid counts and data over a date range. Each NEO includes estimated diameter, velocity, miss distance, and whether it's classified as 'potentially hazardous'.

  • 09

    Can I search NASA's image library?

    Yes! Use search_nasa_library with a free-text query (e.g. 'Apollo 11', 'Mars', 'ISS', 'Hubble'). It searches thousands of images, videos and audio files. Results include title, description, NASA center, media type and URL. Optionally set page number for pagination.

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