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How to analyze exoplanet discovery trends with your AI

Connect your AI to NASA's exoplanet database to run statistical comparisons across different space missions.

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Short answer

How can I compare exoplanet discovery rates between missions?

Your AI pulls mission-specific data to calculate how many planets each mission has found. You'll get a direct comparison of discovery frequencies and planet characteristics. This breakdown shows you how to pull those stats.

The data outcomes

Where your findings land.

What you get after your AI processes the NASA data.

STATS

Mission comparisons

The AI uses planet statistics to show how many worlds Kepler found versus TESS. You get a clear view of discovery volume per mission.

LISTS

Transit planet catalogs

Get specific lists of planets identified via the transit method. This helps you isolate certain types of discoveries.

TRENDS

Discovery patterns

Identify shifts in how often planets are being found over time. This highlights changes in mission efficiency or target selection.

HUMAN

Scientific validation

The AI provides the numbers, but you decide if the statistical trends suggest new astrophysical patterns. You handle the final interpretation.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your questions and the NASA database.

  1. Fetch mission data

    The AI pulls raw numbers for specific missions like Kepler or TESS.

    get_planet_stats

  2. Filter by method

    It narrows down the search to planets found using transit photometry.

    get_transit_planets

  3. Calculate frequencies

    The AI compares the counts from different datasets to find trends.

    get_planet_stats

  4. Summarize findings

    It turns the raw planet counts into a readable summary of discovery rates.

    get_planet_stats

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your analysis.

Starting points

Swap out the mission names or planet types to get different results.

NASA Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_naPu0iJCG0DvEVM30irKjg4PE9acQ0n9uPdeOWiZ/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-exoplanets-worlds-beyond-our-solar-system-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_naPu0iJCG0DvEVM30irKjg4PE9acQ0n9uPdeOWiZ/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Compare the total number of planets discovered by Kepler versus TESS.

  • How many transit planets has TESS found so far?

  • Give me a statistical summary of all planets found by the Kepler mission.

  • Show me the discovery trends for planets found using the transit method.

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Start here

Connect NASA Exoplanets once, then ask.

One connection gives your AI access to the data. Everything stays secure, and you can start asking questions immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI find planets using the radial velocity method?

    No. The current tools only support retrieving data for transit planets and general planet statistics.

  • 02

    Can the AI update the NASA database with new findings?

    No. The AI can only read and analyze existing data from the NASA Exoplanets database.

  • 03

    Can I export these statistics to a spreadsheet?

    The AI can generate the data in a table format for you to copy, but it cannot directly write to your local files.

  • 04

    Does the AI know about planets discovered yesterday?

    The AI's knowledge depends on the current state of the NASA database it accesses through the tools.

  • 05

    Can the AI create visual charts of the discovery trends?

    The AI can describe the trends and provide the data points, but it does not generate image files.

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