diff --git a/backend/app/api/celestial_body.py b/backend/app/api/celestial_body.py
index 78e7360..351833d 100644
--- a/backend/app/api/celestial_body.py
+++ b/backend/app/api/celestial_body.py
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ async def search_celestial_body(
     logger.info(f"Searching for celestial body: {name}")
 
     try:
-        result = horizons_service.search_body_by_name(name)
+        result = await horizons_service.search_body_by_name(name)
 
         if result["success"]:
             logger.info(f"Found body: {result['full_name']}")