Dataset Card for NASA Concept Art

Dataset Details

Dataset Description

This dataset contains 36 NASA concept art images sourced from the NASA ArtSpace album on Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasacommons/albums/72157633936061500/). The images are without copyright and have been curated to focus on retro-futuristic space concepts, primarily from the 1960s and 1970s.

NASA ArtSpace features creative works that serve to inform and inspire the process of exploration and discovery through the convergence of art, science, and technology. This set presents imagery from iconic missions that highlight NASA spaceflight history, with a focus on retro-futuristic concepts.

• Curated by: Daniel van Strien
• License: Public Domain (NASA images)

Dataset Sources

• Original Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasacommons/albums/72157633936061500/

Uses

Direct Use

The primary goal of this dataset is to train LORA (Low-Rank Adaptation) image diffusion models on retro-futuristic NASA space art concepts. It can be used for generating space-themed artwork inspired by 1960s and 1970s NASA concept art or for fine-tuning existing image generation models.

Out-of-Scope Use

This dataset should not be used to generate or promote misinformation about NASA's historical missions or current capabilities. It is not suitable for training models aimed at realistic depictions of current space technology.

Dataset Structure

The dataset consists of 36 image files sourced from the NASA ArtSpace album. Currently, the images do not have any captions, but there are plans to generate captions using vision-language models.

Dataset Creation

Curation Rationale

The dataset was created to provide a curated collection of retro-futuristic NASA concept art for training AI models. Images were selected based on their relevance to space exploration themes, visual quality, and retro-futuristic aesthetic. The curator removed images that appeared too computer-generated to maintain a focus on the artistic style of the 1960s and 1970s.

Source Data

Data Collection and Processing

Images were collected from the NASA ArtSpace Flickr album. The curator selected 36 images that fit the retro-futuristic theme and removed any that looked too computer-generated or modern.

Who are the source data producers?

The original artwork was created by various artists commissioned by NASA in the 1960s and 1970s to illustrate space exploration concepts and missions.

Annotations

Currently, the dataset does not include annotations or captions. However, there are plans to generate captions using vision-language models. Users of the dataset are encouraged to open discussions on the repository to suggest good approaches for caption generation.

Bias, Risks, and Limitations

• The dataset reflects the artistic vision and technological predictions of the 1960s and 1970s, which may not align with current scientific understanding or space technology.
• As a curated dataset, it may not represent the full diversity of NASA's concept art collection.
• The lack of captions may limit some applications that require text-image pairing, though this is planned to be addressed in the future.
• The small size of the dataset (36 images) limits its use to LORA tuning and may not be suitable for training larger models from scratch.

Recommendations

Users should be aware that the dataset represents a curated subset of NASA's concept art focused on retro-futuristic themes. It is best suited for artistic and creative applications rather than for accurate representations of current or future space technology.

Additional Information

NASA Image Usage Guidelines

NASA content – images, audio, video, and media files – are generally not subject to copyright in the United States. You may use this material for educational or informational purposes, including photo collections, textbooks, public exhibits, computer graphical simulations and Internet Web pages. This general permission extends to personal Web pages.

News outlets, schools, and text-book authors may use NASA content without needing explicit permission. NASA content used in a factual manner that does not imply endorsement may be used without needing explicit permission. NASA should be acknowledged as the source of the material.

For more detailed information on NASA's media usage guidelines, please refer to: https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-brand-center/images-and-media/

Dataset Card Contact

Daniel van Strien