Satellite Tracking MCP Server
by Cyreslab-AI
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to satellite tracking data using the N2YO API. It allows users to retrieve real-time satellite positions, TLE data, predict passes, and search for satellites.
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What is Satellite Tracking MCP Server?
The Satellite Tracking MCP Server is a tool that provides access to satellite tracking data through the N2YO API, enabling users to retrieve information about satellite positions, TLE data, predict passes, and search for satellites.
How to use Satellite Tracking MCP Server?
To use the server, you need to install it, configure it with an N2YO API key, and then integrate it with Claude by adding it to your MCP settings configuration file. Once configured, you can use the provided tools and resources with Claude to access satellite tracking data.
Key features of Satellite Tracking MCP Server
Get real-time position of a satellite by NORAD ID
Get TLE (Two-Line Element) data for a satellite by NORAD ID
Predict visible passes of a satellite over a location
Predict radio frequency passes of a satellite over a location
Get satellites currently above a specified location
Search for satellites by name or category
Access satellite information by NORAD ID
List satellites in a specific category
Use cases of Satellite Tracking MCP Server
Tracking the International Space Station (ISS)
Predicting satellite passes for amateur radio communication
Identifying satellites above a specific location for observation
Monitoring weather satellites
Educational purposes for learning about satellites and space
FAQ from Satellite Tracking MCP Server
What is the N2YO API?
What is the N2YO API?
The N2YO API is a service that provides access to satellite tracking data.
How do I get an N2YO API key?
How do I get an N2YO API key?
You can obtain an API key from the N2YO API Services website (https://www.n2yo.com/api/).
What are the API key limitations?
What are the API key limitations?
The N2YO API has usage limits based on your subscription plan, such as a limited number of requests per hour.
What do I do if I encounter an API key error?
What do I do if I encounter an API key error?
Ensure your N2YO API key is valid and correctly set in the environment variables.
What do I do if I encounter rate limiting errors?
What do I do if I encounter rate limiting errors?
The server will automatically retry with exponential backoff, but you may need to wait before making additional requests.