." When I was all around 16 or 17, I stumbled upon this book by Arthur C. Clarke got in touch with Area Journey 2001. That was actually the initial science fiction manual that I have actually ever before read. I was just so caught by what he had actually written due to the fact that the important things that he covered weren't [happening] in the remote future, however in the year 2001. In the book, he speaks about a whole lot concerning spaceport station, as well as space shuttles that go up to the spaceport station, and also autos that most likely to the Moon or the Moon base, plus all that. I mean, these are phrases that you hear right now at all times, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke in fact envisioned it back then. In order that interested me. I wished that someday I can service one thing like that." In phrases of my learning, I was in fact visiting go into the area engineering, yet then somebody urged me that mechanical engineering would certainly offer me a more comprehensive background. So I followed the assistance, and it was the right trait to perform. I wound up discovering a whole lot of points, certainly not just technical design but additionally a whole lot concerning electrical design and also units design simultaneously." ... Then an option featured NASA. It was at that opportunity that they began referring to the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan at that time was the Head of state, and also he proposed this project to cultivate the spaceport station. Back then, he contacted the space station 'Liberty.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what an impressive concept it would certainly be great if I can service that.'." As well as of program, something triggered another, and also [I found yourself working with the International Spaceport Station.] So you never know what you are actually mosting likely to find yourself performing." I care about synchronicity at times. The things that you perform, somehow, trigger your last place. Some unseen powers push you in that direction. When you recall, you discover that every little thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Systems Engineer, ISS CRS Seeing Auto Safety And Security & Objective Assurance Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Center.Picture Debt: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Visit a number of our various other Images of NASA..