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Connect Nasa Open Data 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 real-time space intelligence 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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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 · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through NASA.

  1. 01

    Get mars rover photos

    This capability pulls images captured by the Curiosity, Opportunity, or Spirit rovers on Mars.

  2. 02

    Get coronal mass ejections

    Use this to retrieve specific records of Coronal Mass Ejections from the Space Weather Database.

  3. 03

    Get mars rover manifest

    This capability provides the mission manifest and specific photo details for Mars rover missions.

  4. 04

    Get near earth objects feed

    Get a list of asteroids and near-Earth objects for a specific date range.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through NASA.

  1. 05

    Get astronomy picture

    This capability retrieves the official NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day along with its scientific description.

  2. 06

    Get earth polychromatic images

    Access Earth imagery captured by the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC).

  3. 07

    Get solar flares

    This capability fetches solar flare records from the Space Weather Database.

  4. 08

    Lookup asteroid

    Use this to find detailed information about a specific Near Earth Object by its ID.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Space Research

Pull specific asteroid data or solar flare records to support scientific analysis.

02

Educational Content

Generate lesson plans or presentations using the daily Astronomy Picture of the Day.

03

Solar Monitoring

Track coronal mass ejections to stay updated on space weather conditions.

04

Mars Exploration

Examine the terrain of Mars using specific rover photo manifests and images.

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

913ms average. Fast in production.

NASA is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1199ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
764ms
Slowest day
1199ms
14-day trend
Slowing+7%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 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_NGwKxeFxNXQGTGFEMTSqGIVq7rjYQn82hY21OK57/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-open-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NGwKxeFxNXQGTGFEMTSqGIVq7rjYQn82hY21OK57/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 reliable, official space data without manual searching.

  • 01

    Science Researchers

    They hand off the task of pulling structured asteroid metadata and solar weather records to their agent.

  • 02

    Educators

    They use the AI to quickly find high-quality space imagery and facts for classroom materials.

  • 03

    Content Creators

    They task their agent with sourcing official NASA imagery for digital media projects.

FAQ

Questions NASA owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need a NASA API key?

    Yes, you will need to provide a valid NASA API key from api.nasa.gov to use this MCP.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 03

    Can I get real-time solar weather updates?

    Yes, the MCP includes capabilities to fetch solar flare and coronal mass ejection records from the Space Weather Database.

  • 04

    How do I track asteroids?

    You can use the near-Earth objects feed to see a list of asteroids or use the lookup capability for specific object details.

  • 05

    Is the Mars rover data current?

    The MCP accesses official NASA records, allowing you to retrieve photos and mission manifests from various rover missions.

  • 06

    Can I see photos from the Curiosity rover?

    Yes! Use the get_mars_rover_photos capability and set the rover parameter to 'curiosity'. You'll also need to provide a specific earth date.

  • 07

    How do I know if an asteroid is dangerous?

    The get_near_earth_objects capability returns a list of asteroids. For each object, the is_potentially_hazardous_asteroid field will tell you if NASA has classified it as a potential threat.

  • 08

    Does this provide real-time space images?

    The images are updated as soon as they are processed and published by NASA. For example, APOD is updated daily, and rover photos are uploaded as they are received from the Martian surface.

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