N2YO Satellite Tracker FAQs

Question 1

What kind of data can I access using this API?

Accepted Answer

You can access Two-Line Element (TLE) data, real-time satellite positions relative to an observer, upcoming visual passes predictions, and even find all satellites currently above a specific location. The API also supports natural language queries for finding satellites.

Question 2

What are the limitations of the N2YO API?

Accepted Answer

N2YO provides free API access with daily limits on various request types. You are limited to 1,000 TLE and Position requests, and 100 requests for Visual Passes, Radio Passes, and Above queries per day.

Question 3

What is the N2YO Satellite Tracker MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to N2YO.com's real-time satellite tracking data, including TLE data, satellite positions, and pass predictions, making it easy to integrate satellite data into your applications.

Question 4

Do I need an API key to use the N2YO Satellite Tracker MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need to register at N2YO.com and generate an API key from your profile. This key is required to authenticate your requests and access the satellite data.

Question 5

Can I search for satellites by category and country?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the API allows you to browse satellites by predefined categories (military, weather, GPS, etc.) and filter them by country or organization for more specific searches.

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