When players first enter the Altair system in Starfield, they're likely to get drawn into the regional mission "Groundpounder." This mission is about an unlikely alliance of UC Marines and FC Militia working together to rid the system of a Spacer menace.
Starfield: How to Complete the Survey of Altair II (All Resources, Fauna, and Flora)
The remote planet of Altair II is only marginally habitable, but players must learn a few tricks to complete its survey.