 If you liked
Planetes
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 ...then you might like
Ouritsu Uchuugun: Honneamise no Tsubasa
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Both focus on and question the social effects of science and technology: can we say "progress" is always a good thing? Both anime investigate relationships between aspiring astronauts and their anti-technology counterparts, the main argument being that the money used to build extravagant spaceships could be used to feed, clothe and shelter the needy. In The Wings of Honneamise, however, the relationship feels much more interesting. Overall, if enjoyed the political aspects of Planetes then you're sure to like this too.
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Recommended by fawertesfs
They are both very down-to-earth humanistic hard sci-fi series about man over coming himself (both as an individual and as a society) and becoming something greater. They're both about elevating oneself to the stars.
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Recommended by InfinityPal
Hard sci-fi with the focus on space flight. Very rich and detailed respective settings. High quality retro animation. Explore themes of humanity in the face of technological progress.
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Recommended by GribnoyElph