." When I was actually around 16 or even 17, I found this book through Arthur C. Clarke phoned Room Journey 2001. That was really the 1st science fiction publication that I have actually ever read through. I was just so caught by what he had composed due to the fact that the things that he wrote about weren't [occurring] in the far-off future, however in the year 2001. In guide, he speaks about a lot regarding space stations, as well as space capsule that go up to the space station, and automobiles that head to the Moon or even the Moon base, and all that. I indicate, these are terms that you listen to right now all the time, right? And Arthur C. Clarke actually imagined it back then. In order that was interesting to me. I wished that someday I can deal with something like that." In phrases of my education, I was really going to go into the room design, yet then an individual recommended me that technical design would give me a more comprehensive background. So I adhered to the assistance, and also it was the ideal thing to accomplish. I ended up discovering a great deal of points, not simply technical engineering however additionally a lot about electrical design as well as devices design all at once." ... Then an option featured NASA. It went to that opportunity that they started talking about the space station. Ronald Reagan at that time was the Head of state, and he suggested this campaign to cultivate the spaceport station. During that time, he contacted the space station 'Freedom.'." I believed, 'Wow, what an interesting principle it would certainly be actually excellent if I could possibly work with that.'." And of program, one thing caused an additional, and [I found yourself focusing on the International Spaceport Station.] So you never understand what you are actually heading to find yourself carrying out." I believe in synchronicity in some cases. The many things that you do, one way or another, result in your ultimate place. Some unnoticeable pressures push you during that path. When you remember, you understand that every thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Solution Designer, ISS CRS Seeing Auto Safety And Security & Mission Assurance Combination Focal, NASA's Johnson Area Facility.Picture Credit Report: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Have a look at some of our other Faces of NASA..