• SEARCH
  • DETAILS
  • DOWNLOAD
  • HUMAN

How to find NASA mission media with your AI

Connect your agent to the NASA media archive. Once connected, you can pull specific files from over 140,000 assets using natural language.

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Short answer

How can I find NASA mission media with my AI?

Your AI uses the NASA Media & Patents MCP to query the archive for specific images, videos, or audio. It identifies the right files and provides the direct links or metadata you need. You'll get a breakdown of how it handles these searches below.

The results

What your AI delivers

The AI handles the heavy lifting of searching the massive NASA archive.

SEARCH

Targeted asset discovery

The AI scans the 140,000+ asset database to find files matching your specific mission or date criteria.

DETAILS

Technical file data

You get the specific metadata, such as file types, resolutions, or descriptions, for any identified asset.

DOWNLOAD

Direct file access

The AI provides the direct links needed to download the media files you've located.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You decide which specific files are right for your project before you commit to a download.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for media.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the NASA media repository.

  1. Locate assets

    The AI looks through the NASA database to find files that match your description of a mission or event.

    search_media

  2. Check file details

    Once a file is found, the AI pulls the specific technical details and descriptions for that asset.

    get_media_metadata

  3. Retrieve the file

    The AI grabs the specific media object so you can access the actual content.

    get_media_asset

  4. Present results

    The AI shows you the links and descriptions so you can pick the exact file you want.

    get_media_metadata

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

Swap out the mission names or file types for the specific things 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_XCHJqvlYxNzR1hXm4cTnXpxkSuWwlLDbWXNBN23D/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-media-patents-images-videos-technology-transfer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XCHJqvlYxNzR1hXm4cTnXpxkSuWwlLDbWXNBN23D/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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Connect NASA Media & Patents once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start searching immediately.

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FAQ

How the NASA media search works

  • 01

    Can the AI download files directly to my computer?

    No. The AI provides the direct download links for the assets, but you must click the link to save the file to your machine.

  • 02

    Can I use the AI to edit NASA images?

    No. This MCP is for searching and retrieving existing assets. It does not have tools to modify or edit media files.

  • 03

    How many assets can the AI search through?

    The AI can search through the full archive of over 140,000 NASA media assets.

  • 04

    Does the AI know the technical specs of a video?

    Yes, it can pull specific metadata for files to tell you about resolution, format, and more.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete files from the NASA database?

    No. The AI only has read access to search and retrieve files. It cannot delete or change anything in the NASA archive.

  • More questions about NASA Media & Patents? The Connector page answers them. See everything the NASA Media & Patents Connector can do

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