NASA MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for NASA APIs

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the NASA MCP Server?

NASA becomes available to MCP clients through the nasa mcp server. Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for NASA APIs.

What NASA does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for NASA APIs, providing a standardized interface for AI models to interact with NASA's vast array of data sources. This server implements the official Model Context Protocol specification.

Key capabilities

  • Access to 20+ NASA data sources through a single, consistent interface
  • Standardized data formats optimized for AI consumption
  • Automatic parameter validation and error handling
  • Rate limit management for NASA API keys
  • Comprehensive documentation and examples
  • Support for various NASA imagery formats
  • Data conversion and formatting for LLM compatibility
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Practical notes

  • Maintained by ProgramComputer, written in TypeScript.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the NASA MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nasa": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@programcomputer/nasa-mcp-server@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NASA_API_KEY": "YOUR_NASA_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
NASA_API_KEYDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Frequently asked questions

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for NASA APIs Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.