Newcomer / Intro ... Multiplayer? Groups? Co-op?

So we know that players can interdict each other, and be hostile. But I'm wondering what are the co-op opportunities that players can have? Like, can you form groups? Can you interdict a pirate together? Hunt bounties together? Can you enter the same Unidentified Signal Source? Is there any way to group navigate, and jump / supercruise together?

Also in the tutorials, I saw wingmen that stuck with you. Is there any way to hire wingmen right now, in the real game?
 
It'd be great to be able to form Squadrons or Wings of players. Back in my Jump Gate days, that was a great feature. We could form a convoy of several large freighters and have a group of fighter escorts to protect them.

Sadly it ended for me when my"Commander" forgot it was just a game and tried ordering me around. I told him until he paid my sub fees, I'd play my way and he could park that shieny ship in a place where the sun don't shine.
 
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