Here are some simple tips for people who decide to try the game:

1. Set some sort of speed limit for yourself - The axial diagram to your left will tell you how fast you are going in each cardinal direction. Based on that, try to find a speed you think would be fast enough to get where you would want to go, but not too fast that its difficult to slow down or change course.
2. Aim your shots where your opponent is going rather than where they are - Velocity in space causes shooting to not be as simple as on Earth. Since both ships can change speeds quickly mid-fight to avoid shots, you can aim towards the direction your enemy is already going since they would not have enough time to avoid the incoming fire.
3. Utilize your browser's zoom capabilities - When you are in-game, it can sometimes be difficult to remember where planets are or figure out where they are. In that case, you can zoom out to get a better look at the area around you, and scroll across the map if you are docked at a planet already.

Anyone else can feel free to give their own tips here or ask for some more!