Rocket Girls(2007)

Rocket Girls follows Yukari Morita, a determined young woman whose search for her missing father leads her to the remote Solomon Islands. There, the director of the Solomon Space Association presents her with an unusual bargain: they'll help locate her father, but only if she agrees to become an astronaut. Caught between her personal quest and an extraordinary opportunity, Yukari must undergo rigorous training while pursuing answers about her father's disappearance. The series blends coming-of-age drama with science fiction adventure, exploring themes of family, ambition, and self-discovery as Yukari navigates the challenges of space exploration and uncovers secrets tied to her father's past.