Long-wave infrared (LWIR, wavelength > 8 um) polarimetric mea- surements can be used to characterize space objects under certain conditions. Both visible and LWIR polarimetry have been demon- strated extensively in terrestrial applications for characterization and detection of objects of interest. Visible polarimetry has also been demonstrated for space object detection. A simulation of a camera and telescope for collection of LWIR polarimetric signa- tures of space objects has been assembled using three software packages: Systems Tool Kit (STK), MATLAB, and FRED. Charac- terization of space objects is generally possible across a wide range of target surface temperatures and emissivities, and at a sub-pixel level; characterization is reliable in a narrower range. This approach represents an initial step forward in optical systems for space situ- ational awareness (SSA) in that it offers a wider field of view than equivalently sized visible light collectors, and it can be used both day and night, regardless of target illumination.