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Connect Nasa Mars Rover Photos From The Red Plane to your AI

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. Pull high-resolution imagery directly from the Martian surface.

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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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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 · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through NASA.

  1. 01

    Get mars manifest

    This capability provides the mission manifest for a specific rover. Use it to see what data is available before you start searching.

  2. 02

    Get mars latest

    This capability pulls the most recent photos sent back from a rover. It works for the active Curiosity mission and provides archive access for Opportunity and Spirit.

  3. 03

    Get mars photos

    This capability retrieves rover photos using a specific sol number and camera type. You can filter by FHAZ, RHAZ, NAVCAM, MAST, CHEMCAM, MAHLI, or MARDI.

  4. 04

    Get mars photos by date

    This capability lets you find Mars rover photos using Earth dates. It is a simpler way to browse images without calculating sol numbers.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Visual Research

An agent can pull specific rock formations using the MAHLI camera for detailed study.

02

Mission Tracking

You can ask your agent for the latest updates from Curiosity to see what it is doing right now.

03

Historical Analysis

Compare images from the Spirit mission to Opportunity by querying specific timeframes.

04

Data Discovery

Use the manifest capability to understand the scope of available imagery before running complex queries.

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.

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978ms average. Fast in production.

NASA is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1252ms
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Fastest day
732ms
Slowest day
1252ms
14-day trend
Stable+3%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 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_oE5Hv1fqChZwGF7Y5Po5CO3s0u4sRMJnKoFDXBYY/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-mars-rover-photos-from-the-red-planet-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_oE5Hv1fqChZwGF7Y5Po5CO3s0u4sRMJnKoFDXBYY/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 to interact with planetary science data through a conversational interface.

  • 01

    Data Scientists

    They hand off the task of searching through massive image datasets to the AI.

  • 02

    Space Enthusiasts

    They use the agent to quickly find and view high-resolution Martian landscapes.

  • 03

    Educators

    They use the capability to pull specific mission imagery for classroom presentations.

FAQ

Questions NASA owners ask.

  • 01

    Which rovers are included in this MCP?

    The MCP provides access to data from Curiosity, Opportunity, and Spirit.

  • 02

    Can I get photos from the most recent Curiosity mission?

    Yes, you can use the get_mars_latest capability to pull the most recent images sent from the active Curiosity rover.

  • 03

    Do I need to know Martian sol numbers to find photos?

    No, you can use the get_mars_photos_by_date capability to search for images using Earth dates instead.

  • 04

    What kind of cameras can I filter by?

    You can filter by several cameras, including FHAZ, RHAZ, NAVCAM, MAST, CHEMCAM, MAHLI, and MARDI.

  • 05

    Is the Curiosity mission still active?

    Yes, Curiosity is still active and continues to send new photos from the Martian surface.

  • 06

    Is Curiosity still active on Mars?

    Yes! Curiosity has been active since August 6, 2012 and continues to send new photos and science data. Opportunity operated for 15 years (2004-2018), Spirit for 6 years (2004-2010).

  • 07

    Can I search photos by Earth date instead of Martian sol?

    Yes, the server supports querying by both Earth date (e.g., '2023-11-20') and Martian Sol (the number of Martian days since the rover landed) for flexibility.

  • 08

    Which cameras are available on the rovers?

    Available cameras include FHAZ (Front Hazard), RHAZ (Rear Hazard), NAVCAM (Navigation), MAST (Mast Camera), CHEMCAM (Chemistry and Camera), and MAHLI (Mars Hand Lens Imager).

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