On Earth, the cardinal directions are straightforward. The arrow on a compass points to the nearest magnetic pole. You can then use it to travel anywhere on Earth.
In space, the idea of anything being “central” enough to be used as a “North” (since the universe has no center) or being fixated enough to not somehow pose issues is more convoluted.
If you were a pioneer of space exploration, what would your “North” be?
Well, let’s just try where a compass points to in space?
I just looked on a compass (I’m in space, currently).
It’s pointing north.
I‘m in space too, btw. Wanna grab a coffee?
Oh god yes, I need another coffee. Thanks for reminding me.
Then that’s settled: we’re back to a geocentric model.