54
/100
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Benchmarked Aug 13, 2026

SpaceX

GraphQL, Company, Ships, launchpad and launch data

data platform_profile
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Score Breakdown

Auth Simplicity 9/10
Parseability 8/10
Token Efficiency 6/10
Latency 5/10
Error Clarity 5/10
Consistency 4/10
First-Try Success 4/10
Documentation 3/10

Benchmark Analysis Log

Full LLM thinking from the 4-phase benchmark pipeline.

Analyze
{
  "service_type": "platform",
  "base_url": "https://api.spacex.land/graphql",
  "auth_method": "none",
  "auth_config": {},
  "endpoints": [
    {
      "path": "/graphql",
      "method": "POST",
      "description": "GraphQL endpoint for querying SpaceX data (company, ships, launchpads, launches)."
    }
  ],
  "pricing_model": {
    "type": "free",
    "details": {
      "description": "Publicly accessible, no API key required, community-maintained API."
    }
  },
  "rate_limits": {
    "description": "No formal rate limits documented; usage is subject to server capacity and fair use. High-volume users are encouraged to consider self-hosting or alternative APIs like the official SpaceX REST API."
  },
  "capabilities": [
    "GraphQL query language for flexible data retrieval",
    "Access to SpaceX company information",
    "Access to ship data and status",
    "Access to launchpad details and locations",
    "Access to launch data including mission details and timelines",
    "Community-built API aggregating multiple SpaceX data sources"
  ],
  "raw_analysis": "SpaceX GraphQL API (api.spacex.land/graphql) is a community-maintained API that provides access to SpaceX-related data including company information, ships, launchpads, and launches. It is designed for developers and researchers interested in space exploration data. The API uses GraphQL, allowing clients to request exactly the fields they need, which is more flexible than traditional REST endpoints. The API is free to use without authentication, making it accessible for prototyping and experimentation. However, it is not an official SpaceX service, so reliability and uptime are dependent on community hosting. There are no formal rate limits documented, but it is recommended to use it responsibly. For production use, developers might consider using the official SpaceX REST API (github.com/r-spacex/SpaceX-API) which is also free and open-source, or self-hosting the data. The GraphQL API provides a single endpoint (POST /graphql) for all queries. The platform is mature enough for hobbyist projects and educational purposes but lacks official support and SLA. Integrations are not officially provided, but the GraphQL schema can be used by any GraphQL client (e.g., Apollo, GraphQL Playground). No authentication or rate limits are explicitly mentioned, indicating an open public API."
}
Execute

0/3 tests passed

TestEndpointStatusLatency
website_uptimeGET /403194ms
robots_txtGET /robots.txt502501ms
llms_txtGET /llms.txt502166ms
Interpret
```json
{
  "overall": 42,
  "dimensions": {
    "token_efficiency": 6.0,
    "first_try_success": 4.0,
    "response_parseability": 8.0,
    "error_clarity": 5.0,
    "doc_quality": 3.0,
    "auth_simplicity": 9.0,
    "latency": 5.0,
    "consistency": 4.0
  },
  "pricing_normalized": {
    "price": 0,
    "currency": "USD",
    "billing": "free",
    "description": "Free, no API key required"
  },
  "issues": [
    "Website returns 403 on main endpoint - likely blocking automated access",
    "robots.txt and llms.txt endpoints return 502 errors, suggesting infrastructure issues",
    "No official documentation visible through current endpoints",
    "Community-maintained project with no guarantees on uptime or data freshness"
  ],
  "recommendations": [
    "Clarify any rate limits or usage policies for programmatic access",
    "Provide an llms.txt or structured documentation for AI agents",
    "Fix infrastructure issues causing 502 on metadata routes",
    "Add CORS headers or API documentation for non-browser clients"
  ]
}
```

Agent Readiness

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Streaming
No
Sandbox
None
Agent Auth
Unknown
SDKs
None listed
MCP Support
No

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