ALPHA 12 contains many changes we hope will improve navigation overall. Changes include the addition of a new "scanner", a system map and beacons to find your way to and/or back to interesting locations. All of these systems require some polish and a little more fleshing out before a full release but we would like input from those willing to try.
If you would like to check out this pre-release build all the usual things apply, it will have problems (some of which we know about) and it may break your universe.
If you still wish to give it a try check out all the changes and details here : http://steamcommunity.com/app/416240/discussions/10/1693788384146689586/and how to access it here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/416240/discussions/10/1693788384146678594/