How do direction work in space because north,east,west and south are bonded to earth? How does a spacecraft guide itself in the unending space?

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How do direction work in space because north,east,west and south are bonded to earth? How does a spacecraft guide itself in the unending space?

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The best part of this question is the number of folks is the aerospace and astronautical field that are willing to chime in.

Thanks to all of you, I learnt more than I expected to. Much appreciated.