random-space-mission-fact MCP Server

Fetches a random fact or summary about a real-world space mission (past or present), including mission name, agency, launch date, and highlights. Uses the public SpaceDevs API (no API key needed).

Features

• Returns details about a random upcoming or past space mission from various global space agencies
• Each fact includes: mission name, agency, launch date, and a brief mission summary or highlight
• Utilizes the official SpaceDevs (llapi) API
• No configuration or authentication required

Installation

Option 1: npx (recommended)

npx @dennisk2025/random-space-mission-fact

Option 2: Global npm install

npm install -g @dennisk2025/random-space-mission-fact
random-space-mission-fact

Adding to Claude Desktop

Add the following to your Claude Desktop config file, typically located at:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Paste this JSON inside your mcpServers section:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "space-mission": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@dennisk2025/random-space-mission-fact"]
    }
  }
}

You may adjust the key ("space-mission") to your preference.

Usage

Once added, Claude will recognize the following MCP tool:

Tool: get_random_mission_fact

Fetches a random recent or upcoming space mission.

Parameters:

• None

Example tool call request:

{
  "name": "get_random_mission_fact",
  "arguments": {}
}

Sample response:

{
  "mission_name": "Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-5",
  "agency": "SpaceX",
  "launch_date": "2023-08-18T02:14:00Z",
  "highlights": "This mission launches another batch of Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit."
}

Available Tools

| Tool name | Description | Parameters | |---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------| | get_random_mission_fact | Returns details about a random past or present space mission, including mission name, agency, launch date, and a brief summary. | (none) |

Enjoy querying random space missions with Claude and this MCP server!