." When I was actually around 16 or even 17, I came across this book through Arthur C. Clarke got in touch with Room Odyssey 2001. That was actually the very first science fiction publication that I have actually ever before read. I was actually just so caught through what he had composed considering that the important things that he wrote about weren't [happening] in the outlying future, however in the year 2001. In guide, he discusses a great deal about spaceport station, and space capsule that increase to the space station, and also autos that visit the Moon or even the Moon center, and all that. I imply, these are phrases that you hear right now continuously, right? As Well As Arthur C. Clarke really envisioned it at that time. To ensure that was interesting to me. I wished that someday I could service one thing like that." In conditions of my education and learning, I was in fact mosting likely to go into the space design, but at that point somebody suggested me that technical engineering would provide me a more comprehensive history. So I followed the tips, as well as it was actually the correct point to carry out. I found yourself learning a whole lot of points, certainly not simply technical design but additionally a whole lot concerning power design and also devices engineering concurrently." ... After that a chance featured NASA. It went to that opportunity that they started discussing the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan back then was actually the Head of state, as well as he recommended this campaign to build the spaceport station. During that time, he phoned the spaceport station 'Freedom.'." I thought, 'Wow, what a fantastic concept it would certainly be great if I might service that.'." And also of training program, something brought about another, and also [I ended up focusing on the International Spaceport Station.] So you certainly never know what you're visiting wind up performing." I care about coexistence in some cases. Things that you carry out, somehow, lead to your final location. Some undetectable powers push you in that path. When you remember, you realize that every little thing meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Developer, ISS CRS Checking Out Car Safety & Mission Affirmation Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Center.Image Credit Scores: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Visit some of our other Faces of NASA..