." When I was actually about 16 or 17, I stumbled upon this book by Arthur C. Clarke called Room Odyssey 2001. That was actually the first sci-fi publication that I have actually ever before read through. I was so caught through what he had actually created due to the fact that the things that he covered weren't [occurring] in the remote future, however in the year 2001. In guide, he speaks about a great deal regarding spaceport station, as well as space shuttles that rise to the space station, and also autos that head to the Moon or even the Moon center, and all that. I indicate, these are actually terms that you listen to today all the time, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke actually visualized it at that time. To ensure interested me. I wished that sooner or later I can service something like that." In terms of my education and learning, I was in fact mosting likely to enter into the area design, however after that an individual advised me that technical design would certainly provide me a more comprehensive background. So I complied with the recommendations, and it was actually the correct thing to perform. I ended up knowing a whole lot of factors, not just technical design yet also a great deal about electric design and also devices engineering all at once." ... Then an option featured NASA. It went to that time that they began referring to the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan at that time was the President, and he suggested this project to develop the space station. Back then, he contacted the space station 'Independence.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what a fantastic concept it would be actually great if I can deal with that.'." And of course, something led to an additional, as well as [I wound up working on the International Spaceport Station.] So you never know what you are actually mosting likely to end up performing." I believe in synchronicity occasionally. The important things that you do, somehow, lead to your ultimate destination. Some unnoticeable forces drive you during that instructions. When you look back, you discover that everything meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Engineer, ISS CRS Exploring Automobile Safety And Security & Mission Affirmation Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Center.Picture Credit Score: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Check out some of our other Faces of NASA..