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NASA MCP Integration for Generic MCP Clients

Connect NASA to Generic MCP Clients through the local KosmoKrator MCP gateway with scoped tools, credentials, and write policy.

6 functions 6 read 0 write API key auth
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Connect NASA to Generic MCP Clients

Connect any stdio-compatible MCP client to local KosmoKrator integration tools.

Register kosmo mcp:serve as the command for a local stdio MCP server. The gateway is local, scoped to this integration, and starts with --write=deny so MCP clients can inspect read-capable tools without receiving write access by default.

NASA MCP Config for Generic MCP Clients

Start with read-only write policy and expand only for trusted projects.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kosmokrator-nasa": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "kosmo",
      "args": [
        "mcp:serve",
        "--integration=nasa",
        "--write=deny"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run the Gateway Manually

kosmokrator mcp:serve --integration=nasa --write=deny

Why Use KosmoKrator Here

Scoped tools

Expose only NASA instead of a broad multi-service tool list.

Local credentials

Reuse credentials already configured for the KosmoKrator CLI and Lua runtime.

Write policy

Start read-only, then opt into ask or allow for trusted workspaces.

NASA Tools Visible to MCP clients

MCP clients sees stable MCP tool names generated from the NASA integration catalog.

MCP toolSource functionTypeDescription
integration__nasa__nasa_get_apod nasa.nasa_get_apod Read Get the NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD). Returns the daily astronomical image or photo along with an explanation written by a professional astronomer. You can request a specific date or a range of dates.
integration__nasa__nasa_get_asteroid nasa.nasa_get_asteroid Read Get detailed information about a specific Near Earth Object (asteroid) by its NASA ID. Returns orbital data, estimated diameter, close approach history, and hazard assessment.
integration__nasa__nasa_get_asteroids nasa.nasa_get_asteroids Read Get Near Earth Objects (asteroids) for a date range from NASA. Returns a list of asteroids with their estimated diameter, velocity, distance from Earth, and whether they are potentially hazardous.
integration__nasa__nasa_get_current_user nasa.nasa_get_current_user Read Get information about the current NASA API configuration. The NASA API is public and does not require user authentication — this tool returns the API key status and available endpoints.
integration__nasa__nasa_get_mars_rover_photos nasa.nasa_get_mars_rover_photos Read Get photos from NASA Mars rovers (Curiosity, Opportunity, Spirit, Perseverance). Query by sol (Martian day) or Earth date, and optionally filter by camera. Returns photo URLs and metadata.
integration__nasa__nasa_search_images nasa.nasa_search_images Read Search the NASA Image and Video Library for space, astronomy, and mission imagery. Returns image URLs, titles, descriptions, and metadata from NASA's vast collection.

Related NASA Pages

NASA CLIUse direct JSON commands instead of MCP discovery. NASA MCPFull gateway reference and MCP tool names. KosmoKrator for MCP clientsClient-level gateway setup.