About Launch Library
Launch Library is an MCP server for global rocket launch and spaceflight information. It provides current and historical launches alongside directories and listings for agencies, astronauts, events, and expeditions.
Key features
- 01Browse upcoming and active launches
- 02Search historical launches and details
- 03List space agencies and operators
- 04Browse astronauts, events and expeditions
Use cases
- 01Track upcoming rocket launches
- 02Review details of a past launch
- 03Find agencies, astronauts or crewed expeditions
MCP support
Exposes launch, agency, astronaut, event, and expedition tools to MCP clients through the Pipeworx gateway.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://gateway.pipeworx.io/launch-library/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-launch-library https://gateway.pipeworx.io/launch-library/mcp{"mcpServers":{"pipeworx-io-launch-library":{"type":"http","url":"https://gateway.pipeworx.io/launch-library/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"pipeworx-io-launch-library":{"type":"http","url":"https://gateway.pipeworx.io/launch-library/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"pipeworx-io-launch-library":{"type":"http","url":"https://gateway.pipeworx.io/launch-library/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"pipeworx-io-launch-library":{"serverUrl":"https://gateway.pipeworx.io/launch-library/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
Details
From the project READMEmcp-launch-library
Launch Library 2 MCP — global rocket launch data
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
upcoming_launches | Upcoming + currently-active launches. |
previous_launches | Historical launches. |
get_launch | Single launch detail. |
list_agencies | Space agencies + private operators. |
list_astronauts | Astronaut directory. |
list_events | Non-launch space events (dockings, spacewalks, conferences). |
list_expeditions | Crewed expeditions (ISS, Tiangong, lunar, etc.). |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"launch-library": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/launch-library/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Launch Library data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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