Also
The simplest, hassle free way to make money these days for a beginner
is to run a transport save up for a heavy battleship and go on missions vs cruisers
I would recommend Ranseur, the Outcast Dreadnought and Omicron Tau genoa base. You will find many people to team up with there and give you tips
And there is a player owned base that will buy pilots and scientific data at nice prices from you
Just know that we value new players, join the discord and ask questions if you wish ~
and don't be afraid to just private message someone who knows what they are doing in-game with
// prefix that shows that you are out of roleplay asking
And most people will be willing to give you answers
You might even meet some friends.