." When I was around 16 or even 17, I discovered this book through Arthur C. Clarke phoned Area Odyssey 2001. That was actually the first sci-fi publication that I have actually ever gone through. I was just so caught by what he had actually written considering that the many things that he discussed weren't [happening] in the outlying future, but in the year 2001. In the book, he discusses a great deal about spaceport station, as well as space capsule that climb to the space station, and vehicles that go to the Moon or the Moon base, plus all that. I suggest, these are actually terms that you listen to now at all times, right? And Arthur C. Clarke really envisioned it during that time. To ensure that interested me. I wished that sooner or later I can focus on something like that." In conditions of my education and learning, I was in fact mosting likely to enter into the room design, however at that point an individual advised me that mechanical design will provide me a broader background. So I adhered to the assistance, and also it was the right thing to carry out. I wound up learning a great deal of points, certainly not merely technical engineering yet additionally a lot concerning electrical design and units engineering concurrently." ... Then a chance featured NASA. It was at that opportunity that they started discussing the space station. Ronald Reagan at that time was the Head of state, and also he suggested this effort to build the space station. Back then, he called the space station 'Independence.'." I assumed, 'Wow, what an exciting principle it would certainly be wonderful if I can service that.'." And also of course, one thing triggered one more, and [I found yourself servicing the International Spaceport Station.] So you never recognize what you're visiting end up carrying out." I count on synchronicity at times. The many things that you perform, somehow, cause your ultimate place. Some invisible forces drive you during that direction. When you look back, you discover that every thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Engineer, ISS CRS Exploring Motor Vehicle Safety And Security & Purpose Assurance Combination Focal, NASA's Johnson Space Center.Picture Debt: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Browse through some of our other Images of NASA..