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Science & Math
NASA ADS
NASA Astrophysics Data System.
NASA ADS API is a free Science & Math API that requires OAuth authentication, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.
- Authentication
- OAuth
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Yes
- Category
- Science & Math
Visit documentation ↗ui.adsabs.harvard.edu
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NASA ADS API FAQ
Is the NASA ADS API free?
Yes. The NASA ADS API is listed in the Science & Math category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.
Does the NASA ADS API require an API key?
Yes. The NASA ADS API uses OAuth authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.
Can I call the NASA ADS API from the browser?
Yes. The NASA ADS API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.
Does the NASA ADS API support HTTPS?
Yes. The NASA ADS API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.