." When I was actually around 16 or even 17, I encountered this manual by Arthur C. Clarke phoned Space Odyssey 2001. That was really the initial science fiction publication that I've ever before read through. I was just so caught by what he had actually created due to the fact that the many things that he covered weren't [occurring] in the outlying future, however in the year 2001. In guide, he speaks about a lot regarding space stations, and also space capsule that climb to the spaceport station, and vehicles that go to the Moon or even the Moon base, plus all that. I imply, these are conditions that you listen to right now constantly, right? As Well As Arthur C. Clarke in fact pictured it at that time. To ensure interested me. I wished that at some point I can focus on one thing like that." In phrases of my education, I was actually going to enter the room design, however then a person suggested me that technical design would provide me a wider history. So I adhered to the recommendations, and also it was actually the appropriate trait to carry out. I found yourself learning a whole lot of traits, certainly not only technical design yet additionally a lot about power design as well as bodies design at the same time." ... At that point a chance featured NASA. It went to that opportunity that they began talking about the space station. Ronald Reagan back then was actually the President, and also he recommended this campaign to establish the space station. Back then, he got in touch with the spaceport station 'Liberty.'." I assumed, 'Wow, what an interesting idea it would certainly be actually excellent if I can work on that.'." And of training course, one thing brought about yet another, and [I wound up working on the International Spaceport Station.] So you certainly never know what you are actually mosting likely to find yourself performing." I believe in synchronicity occasionally. Things that you do, somehow, result in your last location. Some unnoticeable powers push you in that path. When you remember, you discover that every thing meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Developer, ISS CRS Exploring Car Safety & Goal Guarantee Assimilation Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Center.Graphic Credit Rating: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Look at a number of our other Faces of NASA..