." When I was about 16 or 17, I came across this manual through Arthur C. Clarke phoned Space Odyssey 2001. That was actually the initial science fiction manual that I have actually ever reviewed. I was actually so recorded through what he had actually composed considering that the things that he discussed weren't [occurring] in the outlying future, yet in the year 2001. In guide, he speaks about a lot regarding space stations, and also space capsule that rise to the space station, as well as automobiles that visit the Moon or even the Moon center, and all that. I imply, these are actually terms that you listen to now at all times, right? And Arthur C. Clarke actually pictured it during that time. To make sure that was interesting to me. I really hoped that at some point I could possibly deal with something like that." In conditions of my learning, I was actually mosting likely to enter the space design, yet after that somebody recommended me that mechanical engineering will offer me a broader history. So I followed the advise, and also it was the correct trait to perform. I found yourself knowing a whole lot of points, certainly not only technical design but also a great deal regarding electrical design and units engineering all at once." ... After that an option possessed NASA. It went to that time that they started discussing the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan during that time was the Head of state, and he suggested this campaign to cultivate the space station. At that time, he got in touch with the spaceport station 'Flexibility.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what an interesting concept it would be actually wonderful if I could deal with that.'." As well as of training program, the main thing led to one more, and [I ended up working with the International Space Station.] So you certainly never understand what you're visiting find yourself doing." I rely on coexistence occasionally. The important things that you perform, one way or another, cause your last destination. Some unnoticeable powers drive you in that instructions. When you recall, you discover that everything meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Developer, ISS CRS Going To Auto Security & Goal Affirmation Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Facility.Image Credit: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Take a look at a few of our various other Images of NASA..