Stardust facts for kids

Stardust is a word with many meanings. It can refer to tiny particles floating in space, or even a famous wrestler. It's also the name of movies, songs, and space missions! Let's learn more about what "Stardust" can be.

• Cosmic dust: These are tiny bits of matter floating in space. They are like very small pieces of rock or ice.
• Cody Rhodes: He is an American professional wrestler born in 1985. He used the exciting ring name "Stardust" during part of his career.

Science Projects Named Stardust

Sometimes, important science missions are named "Stardust." These projects help us learn more about space.

Stardust Spacecraft Mission

The Stardust spacecraft was a special mission by NASA. NASA is the space agency of the United States. This spacecraft went on an amazing journey to study a comet called Wild 2. It collected tiny dust samples from the comet and brought them back to Earth. Scientists learned a lot about comets from these samples.

Stardust Research Project

The Stardust project is a research effort in Europe. It focuses on studying "space junk" and asteroids. Space junk includes old satellites and pieces of rockets. Learning about these helps keep space safe for new missions.

Movies Called Stardust

Several movies have been named "Stardust." They tell different kinds of stories.

Stardust (2007 Movie)

The 2007 movie Stardust is a fantasy adventure film. It is based on a popular book by Neil Gaiman. The story is about a young man who goes on a magical journey to find a fallen star. It has lots of magic, adventure, and interesting characters.

Stardust (1974 Movie)

The 1974 movie Stardust was directed by Michael Apted. This film tells the story of a young musician trying to become a rock star. It shows his journey through the music world.

Star Dust (1940 Movie)

Star Dust is a movie from 1940. It was directed by Walter Lang. This film is a comedy about a young woman trying to become a movie star in Hollywood.

Music Called Stardust

"Stardust" is also a popular name for music, including albums and songs.

Stardust Albums

Many musicians have released albums named "Stardust."

• Willie Nelson: The famous country singer Willie Nelson released an album called Stardust. It features many classic American songs.
• Rod Stewart: Rod Stewart, another well-known singer, released Stardust: The Great American Songbook, Volume III. This album also features classic songs.
• John Coltrane: The jazz musician John Coltrane released his Stardust album in 1963.
• Natalie Cole: Singer Natalie Cole released her Stardust album in 1996.
• Lena: The German singer Lena released her Stardust album in 2012.

Stardust Songs

Several songs also share the name "Stardust."

• "Stardust" (Hoagy Carmichael song): This is a very famous and classic song. It was written by Hoagy Carmichael and first recorded in 1927. Many artists have sung it over the years.
• "Stardust" (David Essex song): This song was released by David Essex.
• "Stardust" (Lena Meyer-Landrut song): This song was released by Lena Meyer-Landrut in 2012.
• "Stardust" (Mika song): This song was released by Mika in 2012.
• "Stardust": A song by the band Amaranthe from their album The Nexus.
• "Stardust": A song by the band Delain from their album The Human Contradiction.
• "Stardust": A song by the band Galneryus from their album Reincarnation.

See also

In Spanish: Stardust para niños