• MONITOR
  • ANALYZE
  • REPORT
  • HUMAN

How to track near earth objects with your AI

Connect your agent to NASA's live feeds to monitor asteroid paths and identify potential threats.

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Short answer

How can I track near earth objects with my AI?

Your agent pulls live data from NASA feeds to watch asteroid trajectories and flag objects that pose a risk. You'll get a breakdown of specific orbital details and hazard levels.

The outcomes.

What your agent delivers.

The AI handles the data heavy lifting so you can focus on the orbital analysis.

MONITOR

Live threat detection

The AI scans the latest NASA feeds to find objects entering Earth's vicinity. You get a filtered list of relevant asteroids.

ANALYZE

Detailed object profiles

Your agent pulls specific orbital data for any object of interest. This includes velocity, diameter, and distance.

REPORT

Risk assessment summaries

The AI organizes raw telemetry into readable summaries. You can quickly see which objects require closer attention.

HUMAN

Manual verification

The AI identifies the data, but you decide if a specific trajectory warrants formal reporting or further study.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The agent acts as a bridge between raw NASA telemetry and your specific questions.

  1. Fetch live feeds

    The agent pulls the most recent list of objects currently being tracked by NASA.

    get_near_earth_objects_feed

  2. Filter for hazards

    The AI scans the feed to isolate objects that meet specific proximity or size criteria.

    get_near_earth_objects_feed

  3. Retrieve specific data

    Once an object is flagged, the agent pulls its full technical profile from the database.

    lookup_asteroid

  4. Summarize findings

    The agent translates complex orbital parameters into a clear report for your review.

    lookup_asteroid

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your monitoring session.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the object names or distance thresholds to match your specific interests.

NASA Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NGwKxeFxNXQGTGFEMTSqGIVq7rjYQn82hY21OK57/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-open-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NGwKxeFxNXQGTGFEMTSqGIVq7rjYQn82hY21OK57/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Get the latest feed of near earth objects and tell me if any are particularly large.

  • Check the feed for any asteroids passing within a certain distance of Earth.

  • Look up the specific details for asteroid 469219 to see its current trajectory.

  • Summarize the most recent hazardous objects found in the NASA feed.

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Start here

Connect NASA Open Data once, then ask.

One connection gives your agent access to the full NASA feed. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure.

Connect NASA Open Data to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI predict future asteroid impacts?

    No. The AI can only report on the data provided in the NASA feeds regarding current and projected paths.

  • 02

    Does the AI update the NASA database?

    No. The AI only reads data from the NASA feeds. It cannot modify or add any information to official NASA records.

  • 03

    Can I use this to track satellites?

    No. This specific connector is limited to near earth objects provided by the NASA feed.

  • 04

    How often is the data refreshed?

    The AI pulls from the live NASA feed, so it sees the most recent data available in that feed at the moment you ask.

  • 05

    Can the AI send alerts to my phone?

    No. The AI can only provide information within your chat interface. You must decide how to handle the information.

  • More questions about NASA Open Data? The Connector page answers them. See everything the NASA Open Data Connector can do

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