." When I was actually around 16 or 17, I stumbled upon this publication through Arthur C. Clarke got in touch with Space Journey 2001. That was actually the very first sci-fi book that I have actually ever checked out. I was actually so caught through what he had composed due to the fact that the many things that he discussed weren't [taking place] in the remote future, however in the year 2001. In the book, he refers to a whole lot concerning space stations, as well as space shuttles that climb to the space station, and also vehicles that visit the Moon or the Moon base, plus all that. I indicate, these are actually phrases that you hear now all the time, right? And Arthur C. Clarke really visualized it during that time. To ensure was interesting to me. I hoped that one day I might work on something like that." In phrases of my learning, I was really mosting likely to go into the area engineering, but after that someone urged me that mechanical engineering would certainly give me a more comprehensive background. So I adhered to the tips, as well as it was the best point to carry out. I found yourself learning a whole lot of traits, not merely mechanical design however likewise a whole lot regarding electric design and systems design all at once." ... After that an option came with NASA. It went to that opportunity that they began discussing the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan during that time was the President, and he recommended this project to establish the space station. At that time, he got in touch with the space station 'Freedom.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what an impressive idea it would be actually terrific if I could work with that.'." And of course, one thing resulted in one more, and [I wound up dealing with the International Spaceport Station.] So you certainly never know what you are actually mosting likely to find yourself carrying out." I count on coexistence sometimes. The important things that you carry out, somehow, bring about your last destination. Some undetectable pressures drive you because path. When you remember, you discover that everything fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Designer, ISS CRS Visiting Vehicle Safety And Security & Goal Guarantee Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Center.Picture Credit Scores: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Check out several of our various other Faces of NASA..