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NASA ADS API

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Overview

NASA Astrophysics Data System

NASA ADS is a science & math API. Requests are authenticated with OAuth. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).

At a glance

Authentication
OAuth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes

Questions

Does the NASA ADS API need an API key?

Yes. The NASA ADS API uses OAuth authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.

Can I call the NASA ADS API from the browser?

Yes. The NASA ADS API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().

Does the NASA ADS API support HTTPS?

Yes, the NASA ADS API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the NASA ADS API?

Other Science & Math APIs include NASA, arXiv, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, CORE, USGS Water Services.

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