In the vast expanse of space, there are millions of pieces of debris orbiting our planet. This space junk, also known as space debris, poses a significant risk to satellites, spacecraft, and even the International Space Station.

To mitigate this risk, it is essential to track and monitor space junk. This is where the Australian Space Agency comes in.

The Australian Space Agency is responsible for coordinating Australia's space activities, including space junk tracking. The agency has established a Space Debris Office, which is based in Western Australia.

The Space Debris Office works with international partners to track and monitor space junk. The office uses a variety of sensors, including radar and optical telescopes, to detect and track space junk.

The data collected by the Space Debris Office is used to create a catalogue of space junk. This catalogue is used by satellite operators and other space users to avoid collisions with space junk.

The Australian Space Agency is also working on developing new technologies to remove space junk from orbit. One such technology is the Astroscale mission.

The Astroscale mission is a joint project between the Australian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The mission will use a spacecraft to capture and remove space junk from orbit. The mission is scheduled to launch in 2024.

The Australian Space Agency is playing a vital role in tracking and monitoring space junk. The agency's work is helping to protect satellites, spacecraft, and the International Space Station from the risks posed by space junk.

By tracking and monitoring space junk, the Australian Space Agency is helping to keep space safe for everyone.