I put Sol on the back-burner for now, and instead I went off to find my own worlds. This is kinda the exact opposite of Sol - to go where no man (or woman) has gone before. Each time I discover a new system that's even slightly interesting, I'm doing close flybys of the planets and landing on at least one interesting planet in the system. I just wish I could plant a flag!
Same moon, post-landing:
I'm on my way back to the Bubble to cash in on the cartography (and use it to boost a very humble faction I've thrown my support behind). However, if you think I'm the typical toothless explorer, think again: