." When I was actually around 16 or even 17, I stumbled upon this manual by Arthur C. Clarke phoned Area Odyssey 2001. That was actually the 1st sci-fi manual that I have actually ever read. I was just so recorded through what he had actually created since the many things that he discussed weren't [taking place] in the remote future, but in the year 2001. In guide, he speaks about a great deal about space stations, and also space shuttles that increase to the space station, and automobiles that head to the Moon or even the Moon center, and all that. I indicate, these are actually conditions that you hear today at all times, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke really pictured it at that time. In order that was interesting to me. I really hoped that at some point I can focus on one thing like that." In terms of my education, I was really mosting likely to enter into the area design, yet then a person encouraged me that technical engineering would certainly offer me a more comprehensive background. So I complied with the tips, and it was the appropriate point to carry out. I found yourself learning a great deal of points, not simply mechanical engineering but likewise a lot regarding electrical engineering and also devices design all at once." ... Then an option came with NASA. It was at that time that they began referring to the space station. Ronald Reagan back then was actually the Head of state, and he recommended this effort to create the space station. During that time, he phoned the spaceport station 'Flexibility.'." I assumed, 'Wow, what an impressive principle it would be excellent if I could possibly work on that.'." And of training program, one thing brought about one more, and [I ended up servicing the International Spaceport Station.] So you never recognize what you are actually going to wind up doing." I count on synchronicity often. The things that you perform, somehow, trigger your last place. Some unseen forces push you because path. When you remember, you understand that everything fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Engineer, ISS CRS Seeing Lorry Safety And Security & Goal Guarantee Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Center.Image Debt: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Visit a number of our various other Images of NASA..