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title: NASA credentials
description: Documentation for NASA credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate NASA in n8n, a workflow automation platform.
contentType: [integration, reference]
priority: medium
---

# NASA credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

- [NASA](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.nasa.md)

## Supported authentication methods

- API key

## Related resources

Refer to the **Browse APIs** section of the [NASA Open APIs](https://api.nasa.gov/) for more information about the service.

## Using an API key

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- An **API Key**

To generate an API key:

1. Go to the [NASA Open APIs](https://api.nasa.gov/) page.
2. Complete the fields in the **Generate API Key** section.
3. Copy the **API Key** and enter it in your n8n credential.
