NASA Connector for AI agents.

32 live capabilities

Access real-time Mars photos, exoplanet data, and solar flare alerts.

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Why people use NASA

NASA Full for Real-Time Space Weather Monitoring

This Connector puts all that data in one place for your agent. It pulls from DONKI to give you a unified view of solar activity, making it easy to see exactly what's happening in the solar wind.

What Vinkius changes

Your AI gets direct access to official NASA data without you ever opening a browser.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Real-time space weather risk assessment

A journalist asks the agent to check if a solar flare will hit Earth today.
Real-world use case 02

Finding specific Mars rover images

A space enthusiast wants to see what Curiosity saw on a specific day in 2022.
Real-world use case 03

Exoplanet discovery research

A researcher is looking for exoplanets found by the TESS mission.

Complete set · 32capabilities

The complete NASA capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NASA.

Capability set01 / 08

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 32 available through NASA.

01 Capability
Get apod
Fetches the specific Astronomy Picture of the Day including its description and image URL. This is one of the most popular NASA data feeds.
02 Capability
Get apod range
Retrieves a batch of space images for a specific date range of up to 30 days. Use this to explore a week or month of astronomical imagery.
03 Capability
Get random apod
Pulls a random high-quality space image from a 30-year archive. Use this to discover amazing space imagery you might have missed.
04 Capability
Get fireballs
Pulls data on atmospheric bolide events detected by government sensors. It includes location, velocity, and energy equivalents.

Capability set02 / 08

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 32 available through NASA.

05 Capability
Get epic images
Grabs the latest full-disk images of Earth from the DSCOVR satellite. You can choose between natural or enhanced color versions.
06 Capability
Get epic by date
Finds Earth imagery for a specific date including coordinates and sun position. Use this to construct full image URLs for specific dates.
07 Capability
Get epic dates
Lists all available dates for EPIC Earth images. This helps you find specific dates of interest before requesting the images.
08 Capability
Get natural events
Pulls a list of active wildfires, volcanoes, and storms with coordinates. It includes source links for each event.

Capability set03 / 08

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 32 available through NASA.

09 Capability
Get event categories
Lists all the different types of natural events tracked by EONET. This is useful for understanding the scope of the data.
10 Capability
Query confirmed planets
Searches the exoplanet database by discovery method, facility, or orbital stats. This returns radius, mass, and temperature.
11 Capability
Get transit planets
Filters for exoplanets discovered using the transit method by Kepler or TESS. This is the most productive discovery method.
12 Capability
Get habitable zone
Finds planets where liquid water might exist on the surface. Use this to find the most promising candidates for life.

Capability set04 / 08

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 32 available through NASA.

13 Capability
Get planet stats
Shows global statistics on exoplanet discoveries and yearly trends. This highlights how much exoplanet science has exploded since 2009.
14 Capability
Get mars photos
Pulls photos from specific rover cameras like the hazard cameras or mast cams. This is great for viewing specific rover perspectives.
15 Capability
Get mars photos by date
Finds Mars rover images based on a specific Earth date instead of a sol number. This is easier for users to use than sol numbers.
16 Capability
Get mars manifest
Retrieves the list of available data and photos for a specific Mars rover mission. This is essential for understanding what data is available.

Capability set05 / 08

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 32 available through NASA.

17 Capability
Get mars latest
Gets the most recent photos available from Curiosity, Opportunity, and Spirit. This keeps you updated on the latest rover activity.
18 Capability
Get cme
Retrieves Coronal Mass Ejection events from the DONKI database. These are massive bursts of solar wind and magnetic fields.
19 Capability
Get solar flares
Gets solar flare data including class, active region, and detection instruments. This is vital for monitoring satellite disruption.
20 Capability
Get geomagnetic storms
Pulls geomagnetic storm data including Kp index and linked CME data. These storms affect power grids, GPS, and satellites.

Capability set06 / 08

21—24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 32 available through NASA.

21 Capability
Get interplanetary shocks
Finds shock wave events in the solar wind that often precede storms. These are caused by CME-driven disturbances.
22 Capability
Get solar energetic particles
Retrieves data on particles that can damage satellites or affect astronauts. These are dangerous to space missions.
23 Capability
Get radiation belt
Monitors radiation belt enhancements in medium Earth orbit. These can pose risks to satellites during geomagnetic storms.
24 Capability
Get donki notifications
Provides a unified feed of all recent space weather events and solar activity. Use this for a quick overview of recent activity.

Capability set07 / 08

25—28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 32 available through NASA.

25 Capability
Get neo feed
Lists near-Earth asteroids with their diameter, velocity, and hazard status. It provides a feed of objects approaching within a date range.
26 Capability
Get neo lookup
Provides deep details on a specific asteroid using its unique NASA SPK-ID. Use this to get specific measurements for a known object.
27 Capability
Get neo browse
Lets you scroll through the entire catalog of known near-Earth objects. This is useful for exploring the complete known catalog.
28 Capability
Get close approaches
Finds upcoming asteroid flybys based on distance and size for planetary defense. This is critical for monitoring close Earth approaches.

Capability set08 / 08

29—32

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 32 available through NASA.

29 Capability
Search media
Searches a library of over 140,000 images and videos from various NASA missions. You can filter by media type and year range.
30 Capability
Get media asset
Gets the direct download URL for a specific NASA media asset using its ID. Use this to grab high-resolution files for your projects.
31 Capability
Get media metadata
Pulls the full technical metadata for a specific image or video in the NASA library. This is useful for detailed research.
32 Capability
Search patents
Finds NASA technology spinoffs and patents available for licensing. This helps you find commercial products based on NASA tech.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask NASA to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NASA from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4FR2vLeikxbl0ouZJQNfykErja482fbS9cT4pea5/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it NASA, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable NASA for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4FR2vLeikxbl0ouZJQNfykErja482fbS9cT4pea5/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the NASA URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable NASA in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nasa-full-ultimate-space-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4FR2vLeikxbl0ouZJQNfykErja482fbS9cT4pea5/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using NASA

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NASA, help me...". 32 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nasa-full-ultimate-space-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4FR2vLeikxbl0ouZJQNfykErja482fbS9cT4pea5/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using NASA

Ask Copilot: "Using NASA, help me...". 32 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nasa-full-ultimate-space-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4FR2vLeikxbl0ouZJQNfykErja482fbS9cT4pea5/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using NASA

Open Cascade and ask: "Using NASA, help me...". 32 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nasa-full-ultimate-space-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4FR2vLeikxbl0ouZJQNfykErja482fbS9cT4pea5/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using NASA

Ask Cline: "Using NASA, help me...". 32 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add nasa-full-ultimate-space-intelligence --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4FR2vLeikxbl0ouZJQNfykErja482fbS9cT4pea5/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using NASA

Ask Claude: "Using NASA, show me...". 32 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work NASA can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for space researchers, amateur astronomers, and data journalists who need fast access to NASA's massive data archives without the headache of manual searching.

01

Space Tech Researcher

They use this to investigate NASA patents and commercial spinoffs for market analysis and tech trends.

02

Data Journalist

They pull facts on solar flares or natural disasters for real-time reporting without manual site hopping.

03

Astronomy Hobbyist

They track celestial events and find high-resolution images for personal projects or educational content.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 9 capabilities

NASA

Explore space and science via NASA APIs. browse APOD, Mars rover photos, Earth imagery, NEO data and patents from any AI agent.

02 8 capabilities

NASA Open Data

Universal space intelligence. access NASA APOD, Mars photos, and NEO feed via AI.

03 4 capabilities

NASA Media & Patents — Images, Videos & Technology Transfer

Search NASA's library of 140,000+ images and videos from every mission: Apollo, ISS, Hubble, Webb, Mars rovers, and more. plus browse NASA's technology transfer portfolio of patents and commercial spinoffs available for licensing.

04 7 capabilities

Spaceflight News

Access real-time spaceflight news, blogs, and technical reports from major space agencies and news outlets worldwide.

05 6 capabilities

INPE (STAC API - Satélites)

Access Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (INPE) satellite data via STAC API. search collections, list items, and query Earth observation metadata.

06 29 capabilities

NASA TechPort (Technology Projects)

Explore NASA's technology project portfolio—search projects, track funding opportunities, and analyze R&D taxonomies directly.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep NASA connected.

Before you connect

Questions about NASA.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use NASA Full to track asteroids?

Yes, it pulls from NeoWs to show near-Earth objects and close approaches. This allows your agent to monitor potential hazards in real-time.

Does this include images from the James Webb telescope?

Yes, the media search covers many major missions including Webb. You can search the library for specific mission assets or year ranges.

Can I get Earth imagery for a specific date?

Yes, the EPIC capabilities let you find full-disk images for specific dates. This is great for historical research or monitoring specific events.

Is this for professional astronomers?

It is a great capability for anyone needing official NASA data, from hobbyists to professional researchers. It handles the data retrieval so you can focus on the analysis.

How do I get the latest Mars photos?

Your agent can pull the most recent images from Curiosity, Opportunity, and Spirit instantly. It even lets you filter by specific rover cameras.

Can I find NASA patents for my business?

Yes, it allows you to search for technology spinoffs available for licensing. You can find everything from memory foam to water purification systems.

Why Full instead of individual servers?

The Full server has all 32+ capabilities from 10 NASA data sources. Query APOD AND asteroids AND Mars AND solar flares AND exoplanets in a single session. One API key covers everything.

How many exoplanets does the API track?

The Exoplanet Archive API tracks over 5,700 confirmed exoplanets, including their detailed physical characteristics, orbital data, and habitable zone status.

Does this include the Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD)?

Yes, the Full server includes complete access to APOD, allowing you to get today's image, search by specific dates, or retrieve a random selection of breathtaking astronomy pictures.

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