Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Orbit vs Tle
In-depth architectural comparison of the Orbit and Tle MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
At a Glance & Executive Verdict
Orbit
Aerospace & Astrodynamics · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Tle
Aerospace & Astrodynamics · Local stdio
Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Orbit if you need specialized Aerospace & Astrodynamics tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Tle if your workspace requires Aerospace & Astrodynamics integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
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Choose Orbit when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Aerospace & Astrodynamics domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
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Choose Tle when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Aerospace & Astrodynamics domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Orbit Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Tle Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations
Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).
Orbit Configuration
Tle Configuration