NASA Open Data Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Access real-time space imagery and asteroid data.
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Why people use NASA Open Data
NASA Open Data for Real-Time Space Science Research
NASA Open Data changes that by giving your agent a direct connection to these databases. You can just ask for a specific rover's photos or the latest solar weather report and get the info instantly in your chat.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to NASA data without the manual searching.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Finding specific rover images from 2023
A student needs to find specific rover images from a date in 2023.
- Real-world use case 02
Creating a daily space post
A content creator needs the daily astronomy picture for a social post.
- Real-world use case 03
Tracking asteroid hazards
A researcher wants to track the path of a specific asteroid.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete NASA Open Data capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NASA Open Data.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through NASA Open Data.
- 01 Capability
Get mars rover manifest
This capability views the mission manifest and photo details for a Mars Rover. It helps track specific rover milestones.
- 02 Capability
Get mars rover photos
This capability retrieves photos from the Curiosity, Opportunity, and Spirit rovers. It gives you access to high-resolution imagery.
- 03 Capability
Get astronomy picture
This capability retrieves the Astronomy Picture of the Day. It provides the daily image and its scientific explanation.
- 04 Capability
Get coronal mass ejections
This capability fetches records of Coronal Mass Ejections. It pulls data from the Space Weather Database.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through NASA Open Data.
- 05 Capability
Get solar flares
This capability pulls records of Solar Flares. It provides recent activity from the Space Weather Database.
- 06 Capability
Get earth polychromatic images
This capability accesses Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera images. It pulls data from the DSCOVR instrument.
- 07 Capability
Get near earth objects feed
This capability lists Near Earth Objects for a specific date range. Use this to monitor asteroid movements.
- 08 Capability
Lookup asteroid
This capability searches for details on a specific Near Earth Object. It provides data on a single asteroid.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask NASA Open Data to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NASA Open Data 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_NGwKxeFxNXQGTGFEMTSqGIVq7rjYQn82hY21OK57/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 Open Data, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable NASA Open Data for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NGwKxeFxNXQGTGFEMTSqGIVq7rjYQn82hY21OK57/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 Open Data URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable NASA Open Data in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa-open-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NGwKxeFxNXQGTGFEMTSqGIVq7rjYQn82hY21OK57/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 Data
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NASA Open Data, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa-open-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NGwKxeFxNXQGTGFEMTSqGIVq7rjYQn82hY21OK57/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 Open Data
Ask Copilot: "Using NASA Open Data, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa-open-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NGwKxeFxNXQGTGFEMTSqGIVq7rjYQn82hY21OK57/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 Data
Open Cascade and ask: "Using NASA Open Data, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nasa-open-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NGwKxeFxNXQGTGFEMTSqGIVq7rjYQn82hY21OK57/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 Open Data
Ask Cline: "Using NASA Open Data, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add nasa-open-data --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NGwKxeFxNXQGTGFEMTSqGIVq7rjYQn82hY21OK57/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 Open Data
Ask Claude: "Using NASA Open Data, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work NASA can move forward.
This is for the space science researcher who needs accurate data, the educator building a lesson plan, and the hobbyist tracking the cosmos.
Astronomy Enthusiast
Tracks daily cosmic events and solar flares to stay updated on space weather.
Space Science Researcher
Pulls structured metadata and rover imagery for academic papers or projects.
Science Educator
Grabs high-quality NASA images and facts to create engaging classroom materials.
Content Creator
Sources official imagery and daily space facts for social media and digital media.
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.
Can I use the NASA Open Data MCP to get Mars rover photos?
Yes. This Connector connects your agent to NASA's archives, allowing you to pull high-resolution images from the Curiosity, Opportunity, and Spirit rovers instantly.
Does the NASA Open Data MCP track real-time space weather?
Yes. You can ask your agent to pull the latest records for solar flares and Coronal Mass Ejections directly from the Space Weather Database.
How do I get my NASA API key for the NASA Open Data MCP?
You can get your free API key by visiting api.nasa.gov and registering for an account. Once you have it, just add it to your Connector settings.
Can the NASA Open Data MCP find asteroids near Earth?
Yes. It can pull the Near Earth Object feed for specific dates and provide details on specific asteroids, including their hazard status.
Is the NASA Open Data MCP good for school projects?
It is excellent for education. You can quickly grab official NASA images, daily astronomy facts, and rover data to build high-quality science projects.
What kind of Earth images does the NASA Open Data MCP provide?
It provides access to Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) images, which offer high-resolution views of our planet from the DSCOVR instrument.
Can I see photos from the Curiosity rover?
Yes! Use the get_mars_rover_photos capability and set the rover parameter to 'curiosity'. You'll also need to provide a specific earth date.
How do I know if an asteroid is dangerous?
The get_near_earth_objects capability returns a list of asteroids. For each object, the is_potentially_hazardous_asteroid field will tell you if NASA has classified it as a potential threat.
Does this provide real-time space images?
The images are updated as soon as they are processed and published by NASA. For example, APOD is updated daily, and rover photos are uploaded as they are received from the Martian surface.
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