Just noticed this thing. Wow. I was just thinking to myself yesterday that I don't own any space themed games so I was looking at some on BGG to decide which one to buy.
Guess this answer that question!!!
Next question: When?!?!
...and I just noticed I'm the first thread.
Sweet
Well I'll just say playtesting has already begun. 
I kind of like how it was posted and nothing was said about it. How long will it take before lots of people start noticing it?
i only noticed it because i visit the 'new.updated forum topics' view and came to this thread. not realizing i was in a different sub-forum, i was wondering why the OP was asking if SotM was like Firefly -- i was very confused until i started paying attention. :)
That said, >G, reading the general description that's available, it sounds fun :)
I think I'm gonna change the name of my soccer team to GSF next season...