Just returning to game after about a year much has changed, really

. I don't see much on space travel nor a sticky with a step by step. Maybe its not that hard but consider me a noob in the first degree and it looks a little confusing.
What I think I know.
1. You need a VTOL with a thruster.
2. You use the up until you get a message that says "Entering space"
3. Things get foggy for me after that.
What I don't know.
1. What do you see on the map when you get there? I read something about a space station but not really sure how that works.
You will appear in space above Calypso, iirc you will always spawn in the safe zone. Calypso Space Station will be somewhere not far from where you spawn. The map will show the location of all the planets and space stations. Once you have discovered them it will also show the location of the Cosmic Horror spawning grounds that are located near each space station. Bear in mind that all space is lootable PVP except for small zones around each space station, so carry stackables at your own risk. The radar is disabled, but other vessel and mobs in your vicinity will be indicated by small coloured arrow markers.
2. Does the map show all the planets so you can navigate to them?
Yes
3. If I get attacked can my (L) VTOL be completely destroyed so I have to buy another.
Your VTOL will lose some TT if you take damage from a player or mob. A full TT VTOL can be destroyed and repaired many times over before it becomes unusable
4. How would you proceed if you were me?
Just get up there and have a look around
. As long as you're not carrying stackables it is risk-free (appart from losing a bit of TT if you get pk'd. If you can afford it I'd recommend getting a quad rather than a VTOL, as they are faster and will give you a chance of getting away if attacked by a pirate. If you want to try your hand against Horrors buy a weapon for the driver seat (I think it's the Kismet light laser, but I could be wrong) and head straight towards Next Island from the space station until you hit the training grounds.
As you can see I don't know much.
Remember I am a simple person and need simple advice

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TIA for the help.
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