NASA Connector for AI agents.
9 live capabilities
Access real-time space science data and Mars rover imagery through your agent.
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Why people use NASA
NASA for Space Science and Planetary Data
This Connector changes that by putting those feeds directly into your agent. You just ask for a specific Mars sol or a set of coordinates, and the agent pulls the imagery and metadata for you. You get the data you need in a single chat, skipping the manual research entirely.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to official NASA data through a single chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Building a classroom presentation
An educator asks for 'Mars rover photos from 2023' to find visuals for a lesson on planetary exploration.
- Real-world use case 02
Tracking space hazards
A hobbyist asks 'Are there any hazardous asteroids approaching Earth this week?
- Real-world use case 03
Sourcing commercial tech
A developer searches for 'NASA patents related to water filtration' to find licensing opportunities.
Complete set · 9capabilities
The complete NASA capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NASA.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through NASA.
- 01 Capability
Search nasa library
Queries the full NASA media library using free-text search for images and video. It's a massive repository for media assets.
- 02 Capability
Get apod
Fetches the Astronomy Picture of the Day for a specific date or a random set. It's great for grabbing high-quality space visuals.
- 03 Capability
Get mars rovers
Provides status and photo history for active Mars rovers. Use this to see which rovers are currently active.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through NASA.
- 04 Capability
Get neo feed
Tracks near-Earth objects including diameter, velocity, and hazard status. It's ideal for monitoring asteroid activity.
- 05 Capability
Get tech transfer
Finds NASA technology transfer descriptions and contact info for licensing. This is useful for finding commercial tech.
- 06 Capability
Get epic images
Retrieves Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera images with optional color enhancement. Use this for full-disk Earth views.
07—09
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through NASA.
- 07 Capability
Get earth imagery
Pulls Landsat 8 satellite imagery for specific geographic coordinates and dates. It's perfect for tracking land changes.
- 08 Capability
Get mars photos
Browses photos from various Mars rovers filtered by date and camera type. This helps you see specific rover missions.
- 09 Capability
Search patents
Searches NASA's patent database for titles, abstracts, and licensing availability. This helps with technology research.
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
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CSNxsnzKlImzm012O4oE0kbi1oTSVq815mcFt4a2/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
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CSNxsnzKlImzm012O4oE0kbi1oTSVq815mcFt4a2/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
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CSNxsnzKlImzm012O4oE0kbi1oTSVq815mcFt4a2/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...". 9 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CSNxsnzKlImzm012O4oE0kbi1oTSVq815mcFt4a2/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...". 9 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CSNxsnzKlImzm012O4oE0kbi1oTSVq815mcFt4a2/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...". 9 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CSNxsnzKlImzm012O4oE0kbi1oTSVq815mcFt4a2/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...". 9 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add nasa --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CSNxsnzKlImzm012O4oE0kbi1oTSVq815mcFt4a2/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...". 9 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work NASA can move forward.
This is for the space nerd who wants data without the friction, the educator building a lesson plan on a budget, and the researcher looking for specific tech licenses.
Space Science Educator
Pulls rover photos and APOD images to create engaging classroom materials.
Aerospace Researcher
Searches for NASA patents and technology transfer opportunities for commercial use.
Hobbyist Astronomer
Tracks near-Earth objects and pulls historical space imagery for personal projects.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Before you connect
Questions about NASA.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What can the NASA MCP do for my research?
It pulls official data like patents, satellite imagery, and rover photos into your chat. This saves you from having to navigate multiple different government websites to find the same information.
Can I use this to see Mars rover photos?
Yes, you can browse images from several different rovers by date and camera type. It's a great way to see exactly what Curiosity or Perseverance saw on a specific day.
Does this Connector include Earth satellite data?
It gives you access to Landsat 8 imagery for specific geographic coordinates. You can see how locations on Earth have changed over time by querying specific dates.
How do I find NASA patents?
You can search the official patent database for titles, abstracts, and licensing information. It's perfect for finding specific technologies available for commercial use.
Can I get the Astronomy Picture of the Day?
Yes, it can fetch today's image or any historical one you specify. It provides the image URL, title, and a full explanation of what you're looking at.
Is there a way to track near-Earth objects?
It pulls a feed of asteroids, including their size, velocity, and hazard ratings. This helps you stay informed about space awareness and planetary defense.
How do I get a NASA API key?
Visit api.nasa.gov and sign up with your email. it's completely free. You'll receive an API key instantly. For quick testing, you can use DEMO_KEY which allows 30 requests/hour and 50/day. Registered keys get 1,000 requests/hour.
Can I get Mars rover photos from today?
Mars rovers don't take photos every Earth day due to communication delays and mission schedules. Use get_mars_photos with rover name 'curiosity' or 'perseverance' and an earth_date parameter. If no photos exist for that date, the API returns an empty list. Try recent dates or browse available dates with get_mars_rovers.
What are Near-Earth Objects (NEOs)?
NEOs are asteroids and comets whose orbits bring them close to Earth. NASA tracks them for planetary defense. Use get_neo_feed to see asteroid counts and data over a date range. Each NEO includes estimated diameter, velocity, miss distance, and whether it's classified as 'potentially hazardous'.
Can I search NASA's image library?
Yes! Use search_nasa_library with a free-text query (e.g. 'Apollo 11', 'Mars', 'ISS', 'Hubble'). It searches thousands of images, videos and audio files. Results include title, description, NASA center, media type and URL. Optionally set page number for pagination.
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