Haha, Freelancer was my main inspiration so thank you, it's a travesty that there isn't even a gog version!
I tried re-creating your bug by flying off to the planet and turning around but they were still there so I'm not sure what could have happened. The camera far clip is set to 6k I think, so that's a mystery to me!
I did plan to have hit feedback on enemies and the player but just ran out of time. Thanks again!