AI agents call jpl_periodic_orbits to retrieve information from Nasa without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves or queries data from NASA's JPL database about periodic orbits. It has no apparent side effects—it reads existing astronomical data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing operations. The low severity reflects that misuse would only expose publicly available scientific data without operational impact.
From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate this is a database query tool for accessing orbital data. The description 'JPL Three-Body Periodic Orbits Database' suggests retrieving astronomical/orbital information from JPL's public database.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
JPL Three-Body Periodic Orbits Database. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nasa MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Nasa MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for jpl_periodic_orbits: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Nasa. Nothing to install.
jpl_periodic_orbits is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the jpl_periodic_orbits rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for jpl_periodic_orbits. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
jpl_periodic_orbits is provided by the Nasa MCP server (@programcomputer/nasa-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
jpl_periodic_orbits is one line of Nasa's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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