." When I was actually all around 16 or 17, I came across this manual by Arthur C. Clarke called Room Odyssey 2001. That was actually the very first sci-fi book that I've ever gone through. I was so grabbed through what he had actually created considering that things that he discussed weren't [happening] in the outlying future, however in the year 2001. In guide, he speaks about a lot regarding space stations, as well as space capsule that increase to the spaceport station, and lorries that head to the Moon or even the Moon base, plus all that. I mean, these are actually phrases that you listen to right now continuously, right? And Arthur C. Clarke in fact imagined it back then. To ensure was interesting to me. I wished that sooner or later I might service something like that." In terms of my education, I was really visiting enter the area design, however then somebody suggested me that mechanical engineering would certainly offer me a wider history. So I complied with the tips, as well as it was actually the appropriate factor to perform. I wound up learning a great deal of points, certainly not only mechanical engineering however also a great deal regarding electric design and devices engineering at the same time." ... Then an opportunity came with NASA. It went to that time that they began referring to the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan back then was the President, as well as he recommended this effort to establish the spaceport station. Back then, he contacted the spaceport station 'Freedom.'." I believed, 'Wow, what an interesting principle it would be excellent if I could possibly work on that.'." As well as of program, one thing brought about yet another, as well as [I wound up working on the International Space Station.] So you never ever understand what you're mosting likely to find yourself performing." I rely on coexistence often. The many things that you carry out, somehow, result in your ultimate location. Some unseen powers press you because path. When you recall, you discover that whatever meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Solution Developer, ISS CRS Visiting Vehicle Safety & Goal Assurance Assimilation Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Center.Image Credit Report: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Check out several of our other Faces of NASA..