." When I was around 16 or even 17, I came upon this publication through Arthur C. Clarke contacted Space Journey 2001. That was actually the 1st sci-fi manual that I have actually ever read through. I was actually so recorded by what he had composed considering that things that he wrote about weren't [taking place] in the far-off future, yet in the year 2001. In guide, he discusses a lot concerning space stations, as well as space capsule that increase to the space station, and also autos that go to the Moon or even the Moon base, and all that. I mean, these are conditions that you listen to today at all times, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke in fact visualized it during that time. To make sure that interested me. I really hoped that someday I could service something like that." In phrases of my education, I was in fact mosting likely to enter the area design, but at that point somebody advised me that technical engineering would give me a more comprehensive background. So I complied with the guidance, and it was actually the right thing to carry out. I wound up finding out a lot of points, not just technical engineering but likewise a great deal about power engineering and systems design simultaneously." ... At that point a possibility featured NASA. It went to that opportunity that they started talking about the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan at that time was the Head of state, and he proposed this initiative to cultivate the spaceport station. During that time, he phoned the space station 'Freedom.'." I assumed, 'Wow, what an amazing concept it will be terrific if I might service that.'." As well as of program, the main thing brought about another, as well as [I found yourself dealing with the International Space Station.] So you never ever understand what you are actually going to end up carrying out." I believe in synchronicity at times. The things that you do, one way or another, trigger your last place. Some undetectable pressures push you because direction. When you recall, you realize that every thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Systems Engineer, ISS CRS Checking Out Automobile Safety And Security & Goal Guarantee Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Space Center.Graphic Credit Rating: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Have a look at a number of our other Faces of NASA..