How to Monitor Near-Earth Objects with ChatGPT
NEO monitoring with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Track asteroids and comets near Earth.
Tool
ChatGPT makes space data accessible and exciting by pairing NASA imagery and scientific statistics with rich narrative context that anyone can enjoy. It explains astronomical events in terms that connect abstract science to everyday wonder, suggests the significance of daily space imagery, and helps you create engaging educational or social media content from raw NASA data. Whether you are a science communicator, teacher, or simply someone who looks up at the stars, ChatGPT adds the storytelling layer that brings space data to life.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
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Download
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Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Space Data tool:
- Ask: "What asteroids are passing near Earth this week?"
- ChatGPT returns NEO data with context
- Request: "Are any of these unusually large or close?"
- Get detailed analysis of notable objects
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the Space Data tool
List asteroids approaching Earth this week. For any potentially hazardous ones, explain the risk level and how close they will pass.
Tips
- ChatGPT excels at explaining what the numbers mean in everyday terms
- Ask for historical context -- has this object passed before?
- Great for creating accessible science content about planetary defense