• DATA
  • RISK
  • SPECS
  • HUMAN

How to track near-earth asteroids with your AI

Connect your AI to NASA's live data feeds. Once connected, your agent can identify incoming objects and calculate their flight paths.

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Short answer

How can I track near-earth asteroids with my AI?

Your AI uses NASA's NEO data to find objects passing near Earth, check their size, and calculate their speed. You'll get specific orbital data and approach distances for any object you identify.

Where every insight lands.

The outcomes of your analysis

Your AI processes raw orbital data into these specific results.

DATA

Live object feeds

Your AI pulls the latest list of near-earth objects. You get a real-time stream of everything currently being monitored.

RISK

Close approach alerts

The AI identifies which objects are on a path that brings them near Earth. You get the exact distance and timing for these encounters.

SPECS

Detailed object profiles

Look up specific asteroids to see their diameter and velocity. Your AI pulls the exact physical and orbital characteristics for any ID.

HUMAN

Manual verification

The AI provides the raw data points. You decide if an object's path requires further scientific investigation or public notification.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI moves from broad scanning to specific object analysis.

  1. Scan the sky

    The AI pulls a fresh list of all known near-earth objects to establish a baseline for monitoring.

    get_neo_feed

  2. Identify threats

    The agent filters the feed to find objects that are scheduled for a close approach to Earth.

    get_close_approaches

  3. Deep dive

    Once a specific object is flagged, the AI pulls its full physical profile, including diameter and speed.

    get_neo_lookup

  4. Browse catalog

    The AI searches through the broader database to find similar objects or historical data.

    get_neo_browse

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the first analysis.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the object names or timeframes to match what you're looking for.

NASA Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4FR2vLeikxbl0ouZJQNfykErja482fbS9cT4pea5/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-full-ultimate-space-intelligence-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4FR2vLeikxbl0ouZJQNfykErja482fbS9cT4pea5/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Get a list of all near-earth objects from the feed.

  • Show me all asteroids that have a close approach scheduled for this month.

  • Look up the diameter and velocity for asteroid 469219.

  • Browse the NEO database for objects with a diameter larger than 500 meters.

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Connect NASA Full once, then ask.

One connection gives your AI access to the full NASA dataset. All credentials stay encrypted and secure.

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FAQ

How the tracking works

  • 01

    Can the AI predict future asteroid impacts?

    No. The AI can only report on the approach paths and data provided by the NASA feed.

  • 02

    Can my AI change the data in the NASA database?

    No. The AI only has read access to the data. It cannot modify or delete any NASA records.

  • 03

    Does the AI provide real-time visual maps?

    No. The AI provides text-based data like velocity, diameter, and distance. You must use your own visualization tools to map them.

  • 04

    How often does the data refresh?

    The AI pulls the most recent data available through the feed every time you ask for an update.

  • 05

    Can I use this to track satellites?

    No. This specific toolset is limited to near-earth objects and asteroids.

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