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NASA

Prefer guided AI setup?

Instead of following these steps manually, you can use the AI Credential Assistant — describe what you want to connect and the AI will walk you through the setup step by step, tailored to your account.

Overview​

Connect your NASA account to Nirvai to automate space and astronomy data workflows and integrate with your agents.

Supported Authentication Methods​

  • API Key (free)

Prerequisites​

  • A NASA account
  • API credentials from your NASA dashboard

Setup Instructions​

Step 1: Get Your API Credentials​

  1. Log in to your NASA account
  2. Navigate to Settings → API / Developer section
  3. Create a new API key or application
  4. Copy the credentials (API key, token, or client credentials)

Step 2: Configure in Nirvai​

  1. Go to Credentials in Nirvai
  2. Click Add Credential and select NASA
  3. Paste your API credentials
  4. Click Save

Troubleshooting​

Authentication Errors​

  • Verify your API key is correct and active
  • Check that your account has the required permissions
  • Ensure you're using the correct authentication method

Rate Limiting​

  • NASA may have API rate limits
  • Space out your requests if you encounter 429 errors

Documentation adapted for Nirvai platform

Next Steps​

Got your credential? Connect it to an agent

Use the AI Tool Creator to turn this credential into agent-callable tools. Describe what your agent should be able to do and the AI investigates the API, configures the endpoints, and gives you a reviewable toolkit before saving anything.