About space-mcp-server
space-mcp-server is an MCP server in the Science category: kotlin MCP server for JetBrains Space code reviews and merge requests.
Install
uvx space-mcp-serverpip install space-mcp-serverThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
Tools (10)
get_asteroid_detailsOrbital data and close approaches for specific asteroids
Parameters not published.
get_astronomy_pictureNASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD)
Parameters not published.
get_earth_imageryFull-Earth photos from DSCOVR satellite (EPIC)
Parameters not published.
get_exoplanetsQuery 5,000+ confirmed exoplanets
Parameters not published.
get_mars_rover_infoRover mission status, cameras, photo counts
Parameters not published.
get_mars_rover_photosReal photos from Curiosity, Perseverance, Opportunity, Spirit
Parameters not published.
get_natural_eventsActive wildfires, volcanoes, storms worldwide (EONET)
Parameters not published.
get_near_earth_objectsTrack asteroids approaching Earth (NeoWs)
Parameters not published.
get_space_weatherSolar flares, CMEs, geomagnetic storms (DONKI)
Parameters not published.
search_nasa_imagesSearch NASA's 140,000+ image/video library
Parameters not published.
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Space MCP Server
MCP server giving AI agents access to NASA and space/astronomy data — APOD, Mars rover photos, near-Earth asteroids, exoplanets, Earth imagery, natural events, and space weather.
Features (10 Tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_astronomy_picture |
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) |
search_nasa_images |
Search NASA's 140,000+ image/video library |
get_exoplanets |
Query 5,000+ confirmed exoplanets |
get_space_weather |
Solar flares, CMEs, geomagnetic storms (DONKI) |
get_mars_rover_photos |
Real photos from Curiosity, Perseverance, Opportunity, Spirit |
get_mars_rover_info |
Rover mission status, cameras, photo counts |
get_near_earth_objects |
Track asteroids approaching Earth (NeoWs) |
get_asteroid_details |
Orbital data and close approaches for specific asteroids |
get_earth_imagery |
Full-Earth photos from DSCOVR satellite (EPIC) |
get_natural_events |
Active wildfires, volcanoes, storms worldwide (EONET) |
Quick Start
Install from source
git clone https://github.com/AiAgentKarl/space-mcp-server.git
cd space-mcp-server
python -m venv .venv
.venv/Scripts/activate # Windows
# source .venv/bin/activate # Linux/Mac
pip install -e .
Configure
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env and add your NASA API key (optional, DEMO_KEY works out of the box)
Get a free API key at https://api.nasa.gov/ for higher rate limits.
Run
space-mcp
# or
python -m src.server
Claude Code Integration
Add to your .mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"space": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "path/to/.venv/Scripts/python.exe",
"args": ["-m", "src.server"],
"env": {
"NASA_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
}
}
}
}
API Sources
| API | Key Required | Rate Limit |
|---|---|---|
| NASA API (APOD, Mars, NeoWs, DONKI) | Yes (DEMO_KEY works) | 30/hour (DEMO), 1000/hour (registered) |
| EPIC | No | No limit |
| EONET | No | No limit |
| NASA Image Library | No | No limit |
| Exoplanet Archive | No | No limit |
Architecture
src/
├── server.py # FastMCP server entry point
├── config.py # Settings & environment variables
├── analytics.py # Usage tracking
├── clients/
│ ├── nasa.py # NASA API (APOD, Mars, NeoWs, DONKI)
│ ├── epic.py # EPIC Earth imagery
│ ├── eonet.py # EONET natural events
│ ├── nasa_images.py # NASA Image Library
│ └── exoplanet.py # Exoplanet Archive
└── tools/
├── astronomy.py # APOD, image search, exoplanets, space weather
├── mars.py # Mars rover photos & info
├── asteroids.py # Near-Earth objects & asteroid details
└── earth.py # EPIC imagery & natural events
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License
MIT
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