." When I was actually around 16 or even 17, I stumbled upon this manual by Arthur C. Clarke contacted Space Odyssey 2001. That was really the initial science fiction book that I've ever checked out. I was actually so grabbed through what he had actually written given that the many things that he covered weren't [occurring] in the far-off future, however in the year 2001. In guide, he discusses a great deal regarding space stations, and space shuttles that increase to the space station, as well as lorries that go to the Moon or the Moon base, and all that. I mean, these are terms that you listen to today at all times, right? As Well As Arthur C. Clarke actually visualized it back then. To ensure interested me. I hoped that someday I can deal with one thing like that." In terms of my education and learning, I was in fact visiting enter the room design, yet at that point a person urged me that mechanical design would certainly offer me a broader history. So I complied with the guidance, as well as it was actually the correct factor to do. I ended up finding out a lot of things, certainly not only technical engineering yet likewise a whole lot regarding power engineering and systems engineering all at once." ... At that point a possibility came with NASA. It went to that opportunity that they started referring to the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan during that time was actually the President, and also he proposed this initiative to cultivate the spaceport station. During that time, he phoned the space station 'Liberty.'." I believed, 'Wow, what an impressive idea it would certainly be actually wonderful if I might work on that.'." And also of program, one thing triggered another, as well as [I found yourself working with the International Spaceport Station.] So you never recognize what you are actually heading to end up doing." I believe in coexistence at times. The things that you perform, somehow, lead to your last destination. Some unnoticeable forces push you during that direction. When you recall, you understand that whatever fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Designer, ISS CRS Exploring Car Protection & Objective Guarantee Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Facility.Image Credit Report: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Check out a few of our other Faces of NASA..