If you like accurate portrayals of life in space, Planetes is the cartoon for you!

[nquixote]

Planetes is a Japanese cartoon about junk collectors in space. The science is absolutely the best I've ever seen in any visual medium - they get the physics, chemistry, biology, etc. right down to the smallest detail. The show is also extremely funny and heartwarming. I'd recommend it to anyone.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetes

[Bastard]

Planetes is an awesome series, I want to read his manga too. Check out his other manga series, Vinland Saga, it's great.