Planetes #1

This omnibus collects the first half of Makoto Yukimura's acclaimed hard science fiction manga, following the crew of a space debris collection vessel in the near future. Originally serialized in the 1990s, Planetes explores the human cost of space exploration through the lives of its blue-collar protagonists. Volume 1 includes the first two volumes of the original Japanese release, establishing the series' blend of realistic orbital mechanics and character-driven drama.