In case you want to explore our Galaxy in Elite Dangerous and need some information, please look here. (Made a wiki in case anyone wants to add something I missed)
Basics of Space exploration
This is a phenomenal effort from the player base to offer a Fleet Carrier support ship (or more) in each sector of the Galaxy
Further details about possibilities of support while exploring
And never forget about the Fuel Rats - “You might be lost, but you’re not alone”
How to use the Short Range Composition Scanner