yes, this is a SPACE sim, and you know whats IN space? planets. and you know whats ON planets? those dudes that got away and are trying to duct tape their FSD back together.
besides that, it opens the chances for more pirate/faction stations in scenic locales, thinking Sandbox from S.H.I.E.L.D./GI Joe, opening up and you sneaking in.
also, dont be one of those guys, any expansion of content/exploration is good for the game, or are you content to forever have literally nothing new to do/explore? just repeating the same combat missions in your little dogfighting simulator forever?
I will say it again.
Waste of time.