Cody Knipfer

Policy Affiliate

Cody currently supports clients across the commercial aerospace sector. Prior to joining his current position, Cody worked for several years with Virgin Orbit, a small satellite launch company, in their Government Affairs office. In this role, he was an advocate for the company’s national security-related legislative and programmatic priorities with the United States Congress. Cody has also spent time on Capitol Hill, has worked in space and defense policy and communications roles for two leading aerospace trade associations and has past experience in policy advising and consulting roles. He holds a Master’s Degree in International Science and Technology Policy, with a specialization in space policy, from the George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and International Affairs from McDaniel College.