." When I was about 16 or 17, I found this publication by Arthur C. Clarke phoned Space Journey 2001. That was in fact the very first science fiction manual that I've ever read through. I was actually just so caught through what he had actually composed due to the fact that the things that he wrote about weren't [taking place] in the far future, but in the year 2001. In guide, he discusses a whole lot about space stations, and space capsule that increase to the spaceport station, as well as autos that head to the Moon or the Moon base, plus all that. I mean, these are phrases that you listen to right now at all times, right? As Well As Arthur C. Clarke actually visualized it during that time. To ensure was interesting to me. I really hoped that at some point I can service something like that." In phrases of my education and learning, I was really going to enter the room design, however after that an individual suggested me that technical engineering would offer me a more comprehensive history. So I followed the suggestions, and it was actually the ideal point to accomplish. I ended up learning a great deal of things, certainly not only mechanical design however also a lot regarding power engineering and bodies design at the same time." ... After that a chance featured NASA. It went to that opportunity that they began speaking about the space station. Ronald Reagan during that time was the President, and also he suggested this campaign to build the spaceport station. Back then, he contacted the spaceport station 'Freedom.'." I assumed, 'Wow, what a stimulating concept it would certainly be excellent if I could possibly work on that.'." And also of program, one point triggered another, and [I found yourself working with the International Spaceport Station.] So you certainly never recognize what you're going to end up carrying out." I care about synchronicity in some cases. The important things that you do, one way or another, trigger your ultimate location. Some invisible pressures press you during that path. When you remember, you recognize that every thing meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Solution Developer, ISS CRS Visiting Automobile Protection & Goal Assurance Assimilation Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Facility.Photo Credit Rating: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Take a look at several of our other Faces of NASA..