Mark Carreau

Space Correspondent

Houston, TX

Summary

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting. He has written on U. S. space policy as well as NASA's human and space science initiatives.

Mark was recognized by the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors and Headliners Foundation as well as the Chronicle in 2004 for news coverage of the shuttle Columbia tragedy and its aftermath.

He is a graduate of the University of Kansas and holds a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from Kansas State University.

Articles

By Mark Carreau
NASA is renewing its contract with Caltech of Pasadena, California, for oversight of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Defense and Space

By Mark Carreau
A SpaceX Dragon capsule with a near 3-ton cargo was on course to reach the International Space Station early July 2 following a predawn liftoff.
Defense and Space

By Mark Carreau
Maybe a little AI will help reduce the stressful demands that accompany human spaceflight. The Crew Interactive Mobile Companion will explore the potential.
Defense and Space