NASA TechPort (Technology Projects) MCP Connector for Claude

Connect to NASA TechPort to explore the agency's comprehensive resource for technology project data. This MCP server allows AI agents to navigate thousands of active and completed NASA research initiatives, providing deep insights into the future of aerospace and space exploration.

What you can do

• Project Discovery — List and fetch detailed metadata, descriptions, and status updates for specific NASA technology projects using list_projects and get_project.
• Funding & Opportunities — Search for open funding opportunities, check maximum funding amounts, and export data for analysis using search_opportunities and export_opportunities.
• Organizational Insights — Identify participating organizations, their types, and roles in various programs via list_organizations and search_organizations.
• Taxonomy Navigation — Explore the NASA technology roadmap through structured taxonomy trees and nodes using get_taxonomy_tree.
• Program Analysis — Retrieve detailed information about NASA programs and their associated technology portfolios with list_programs.

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your NASA API Key (obtained from api.nasa.gov)
3. Start querying NASA's R&D database from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

• Researchers & Scientists — quickly find existing NASA research to avoid duplication and find collaboration points.
• Aerospace Engineers — stay updated on the latest technological advancements in propulsion, materials, and life support.
• Policy Makers & Analysts — track NASA's technology investments and program distributions across different organizations.