[DerMensch24]

Planetes

Source: http://myanimelist.net/anime/329/Planetes

In 2075, space travel is no longer just a dream, but an everyday reality for mankind. Advancements in science and technology have led to the colonization of the moon, the commercialization of outer space, and the formation of large space corporations. Ai Tanabe, an upbeat woman whose interests lie in the cosmos, joins Technora Corporation as a member of their Debris Section, a department dedicated to the removal of dangerous space junk between the orbits of the Earth and Moon.

However, Ai soon discovers how unappreciated her job is. As the laughingstock of Technora, the Debris Section is severely understaffed, poorly funded, and is forced to use a dilapidated spaceship nicknamed the "Toy Box" for debris retrieval. Undeterred, Ai perseveres and gradually becomes acquainted with the strange personalities that make up the Debris Section's staff, such as the bumbling but good-natured chief clerk Philippe Myers; the mysterious and tight-lipped temp worker Edelgard Rivera; and the hotheaded and passionate Hachirota Hoshino, who longs for a spaceship to call his own.

Episodes: 26
Aired: Oct 4, 2003 - Apr 17, 2004

Definitely one of my favorite anime, glad I chanced upon it back when I did. Essentially, take build-up romance, sci-fi, space, and somewhat slice-of-life and blend it into a beautiful anime that tells the side of future space endeavors that most often look over. The artwork is good in my opinion as well and I've recommended this to a few HFers on here already, hope you guys find it as enjoyable as I did. ;)

[DerMensch24]

Perhaps I shall have to look into another space anime for you all to look into :3

[Jackie Chun]

posting to check it out later