How often does the launch data update?

The data comes from Launch Library 2, providing live schedules and real-time status updates like 'Go for Launch'.

Do I need an API token to use this?

You can use it anonymously with a limit of about 15 requests per hour. You can add a free token in the credentials tab to increase this to over 1000 requests per hour.

Can I find out who is currently in orbit?

Yes, you can use the astronaut capability with a filter to see exactly who is in space right now.

Which rocket agencies are covered?

The MCP includes data from NASA, SpaceX, Roscosmos, CASC, and many other global agencies.

Can I get technical specs for specific rockets?

Yes, you can search through 532 rocket configurations to get details on thrust, stages, and payload capacity.

Do I need an API key?

Not necessarily: anonymous access works immediately (about 15 requests/hour). For heavier use, register free at thespacedevs.com and paste the token into the MCP's credentials tab. it unlocks 1000+ requests/hour.

Does this cover only SpaceX?

No. it covers every orbital launch attempt worldwide: SpaceX (121), NASA (44), Roscosmos (63), CASC, ISRO, Rocket Lab, Arianespace and 100+ more agencies, plus thousands of historical launches since 1957.

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Connect Space Launches Astronauts to ChatGPT and Claude

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. Get live orbital launch data and astronaut flight history.

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

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.

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 · 7 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Launch Library 2.

01
Get next launches
Fetches upcoming rocket launches worldwide. You can filter these by specific launch service providers like SpaceX or NASA.
02
Get past launches
Retrieves historical launch data. Use this to check mission outcomes or investigate why a specific launch failed.
03
Search launches
Searches the entire database for specific missions. It works for both upcoming schedules and historical records using names like Artemis or Falcon 9.
04
Get launch details
Provides deep technical data for a single launch. It pulls mission specifics, rocket configurations, launch pads, and live webcast availability.

Capability set02 / 02

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Launch Library 2.

05
Get astronauts
Accesses astronaut profiles and flight records. You can filter for people currently in space to see who is in orbit right now.
06
Get space agency
Returns detailed information about space agencies. It includes their launch statistics, founding dates, and the spacecraft they use.
07
Search rockets
Queries a database of 532 rocket configurations. It provides technical specs like thrust, payload capacity to LEO, and stage counts.

Real work

What teams actually run

Launch Notification Systems

An agent monitors upcoming windows to alert users when a rocket is 'Go for Launch'.

Spaceflight Research

Researchers query historical launch rates and failure reasons using structured data.

Astronaut Tracking

Users ask their agent for real-time updates on who is currently in space.

Technical Comparisons

Compare payload capacities and thrust between different rocket families like Falcon and Soyuz.

One connector, every AI

Launch Library 2 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.

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

You don't need a client to put Launch Library 2 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

917ms average. Fast in production.

Launch Library 2 is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1246ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 780ms
Slowest day: 1246ms
14-day trend: Slowing+29%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 7 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 Launch Library 2, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Launch Library 2. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Launch Library 2 Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZUgvJGyK2JyawxdZECox6sES33YJRcdSO5u234bV/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Launch Library 2 capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "space-launches-astronauts-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZUgvJGyK2JyawxdZECox6sES33YJRcdSO5u234bV/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 Launch Library 2 in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Launch Library 2 owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone needing structured, real-time spaceflight data without manual searching.

01
Space Content Creators
Hand off the task of checking launch schedules and astronaut bios to their agent.
02
News Monitors
Use the agent to track launch successes and failures as they happen.
03
Developers
Feed real-time launch data into notification apps or research capabilities.

FAQ

Questions Launch Library 2 owners ask.

01
How often does the launch data update?
The data comes from Launch Library 2, providing live schedules and real-time status updates like 'Go for Launch'.
02
Do I need an API token to use this?
You can use it anonymously with a limit of about 15 requests per hour. You can add a free token in the credentials tab to increase this to over 1000 requests per hour.
03
Can I find out who is currently in orbit?
Yes, you can use the astronaut capability with a filter to see exactly who is in space right now.
04
Which rocket agencies are covered?
The MCP includes data from NASA, SpaceX, Roscosmos, CASC, and many other global agencies.
05
Can I get technical specs for specific rockets?
Yes, you can search through 532 rocket configurations to get details on thrust, stages, and payload capacity.
06
Do I need an API key?
Not necessarily: anonymous access works immediately (about 15 requests/hour). For heavier use, register free at thespacedevs.com and paste the token into the MCP's credentials tab. it unlocks 1000+ requests/hour.
07
Does this cover only SpaceX?
No. it covers every orbital launch attempt worldwide: SpaceX (121), NASA (44), Roscosmos (63), CASC, ISRO, Rocket Lab, Arianespace and 100+ more agencies, plus thousands of historical launches since 1957.

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Connect Launch Library 2 to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get next launches

Get past launches

Search launches

Get launch details

05-07

Get astronauts

Get space agency

Search rockets

What teams actually run

Launch Notification Systems

Spaceflight Research

Astronaut Tracking

Technical Comparisons

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

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How often does the launch data update?

Do I need an API token to use this?

Can I find out who is currently in orbit?

Which rocket agencies are covered?

Can I get technical specs for specific rockets?

Do I need an API key?

Does this cover only SpaceX?

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