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MCP server that wraps the NASA Space-Track API to provide tools for TLE lookup, conjunction query, and satellite catalog search.

kaushik701by kaushik701
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MCP server that wraps the NASA Space-Track API to provide tools for TLE lookup, conjunction query, and satellite catalog search.

README

MCP server for NASA Space-Track — the first of its kind.

Wraps the Space-Track REST API with three tools for use in Claude Desktop, AMOA, or any MCP-compatible client.

Tools

Tool Description
tle_lookup Fetch latest TLE for a satellite by NORAD ID
conjunction_query Fetch recent CDMs (collision risk data)
satcat_search Search satellite catalog by name

Install

uvx spacetrack-mcp

Claude Desktop config

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spacetrack": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["spacetrack-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "SPACETRACK_USERNAME": "your_email",
        "SPACETRACK_PASSWORD": "your_password"
      }
    }
  }
}

Credentials

Register free at space-track.org. CDM access requires a separate request — see Space-Track documentation.

Rate limits

Space-Track enforces 30 req/min, 300 req/hr. The server caches responses with diskcache to stay within limits during development.

from github.com/kaushik701/spacetrack-mcp

Install Spacetrack in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor

Recommended · one command, every IDE
unyly install spacetrack-mcp

Installs into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.

First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh

Or configure manually

Run in your terminal:

claude mcp add spacetrack-mcp -- uvx spacetrack-mcp

FAQ

Is Spacetrack MCP free?

Yes, Spacetrack MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.

Does Spacetrack need an API key?

No, Spacetrack runs without API keys or environment variables.

Is Spacetrack hosted or self-hosted?

A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.

How do I install Spacetrack in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?

Open Spacetrack on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.

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