." When I was about 16 or 17, I encountered this publication through Arthur C. Clarke phoned Space Journey 2001. That was really the first science fiction publication that I have actually ever before read. I was just so captured through what he had written because the important things that he blogged about weren't [happening] in the far future, however in the year 2001. In the book, he speaks about a lot about spaceport station, and also space capsule that rise to the space station, as well as autos that head to the Moon or even the Moon center, plus all that. I suggest, these are phrases that you hear today constantly, right? As Well As Arthur C. Clarke actually visualized it at that time. To make sure that was interesting to me. I really hoped that someday I can service something like that." In terms of my education, I was really going to go into the area design, however at that point an individual recommended me that technical design will offer me a broader background. So I observed the assistance, and also it was actually the ideal trait to perform. I ended up finding out a whole lot of things, not only mechanical engineering however likewise a great deal regarding electrical engineering as well as units engineering together." ... After that an opportunity possessed NASA. It was at that time that they began discussing the space station. Ronald Reagan at that time was the Head of state, as well as he suggested this effort to build the spaceport station. During that time, he contacted the space station 'Liberty.'." I thought, 'Wow, what a fantastic principle it would certainly be actually fantastic if I could work on that.'." And also of training program, one thing brought about one more, and also [I found yourself working with the International Space Station.] So you certainly never know what you are actually mosting likely to wind up performing." I care about synchronicity sometimes. The many things that you carry out, one way or another, trigger your last place. Some invisible forces push you in that direction. When you look back, you discover that every little thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Engineer, ISS CRS Exploring Lorry Protection & Goal Guarantee Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Center.Picture Debt: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Have a look at a number of our other Faces of NASA..