." When I was around 16 or 17, I found this book by Arthur C. Clarke called Room Odyssey 2001. That was in fact the 1st science fiction manual that I have actually ever checked out. I was actually so recorded by what he had created given that things that he discussed weren't [taking place] in the far-off future, but in the year 2001. In guide, he refers to a lot concerning spaceport station, as well as space shuttles that go up to the spaceport station, as well as autos that head to the Moon or the Moon center, and all that. I suggest, these are actually phrases that you hear now all the time, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke in fact visualized it during that time. To ensure that interested me. I hoped that someday I can focus on something like that." In conditions of my education and learning, I was actually going to go into the room engineering, yet after that a person recommended me that mechanical design would certainly offer me a broader history. So I observed the recommendations, as well as it was the correct trait to perform. I found yourself finding out a whole lot of things, certainly not merely technical design but likewise a great deal about electric engineering and devices engineering at the same time." ... Then an opportunity included NASA. It was at that time that they began discussing the space station. Ronald Reagan back then was actually the Head of state, and he recommended this campaign to establish the space station. At that time, he contacted the spaceport station 'Liberty.'." I thought, 'Wow, what an impressive idea it would be actually wonderful if I can deal with that.'." And also of training course, something resulted in one more, and also [I wound up servicing the International Spaceport Station.] So you never recognize what you are actually visiting end up performing." I rely on coexistence at times. The important things that you perform, somehow, bring about your ultimate place. Some unseen forces press you in that instructions. When you remember, you recognize that everything meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Engineer, ISS CRS Exploring Car Security & Goal Guarantee Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Area Center.Photo Credit: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Take a look at a number of our various other Images of NASA..