." When I was around 16 or even 17, I discovered this manual by Arthur C. Clarke phoned Space Odyssey 2001. That was really the first sci-fi book that I've ever before read through. I was actually so recorded through what he had actually written considering that the many things that he covered weren't [occurring] in the remote future, yet in the year 2001. In guide, he speaks about a great deal about spaceport station, as well as space shuttles that increase to the space station, as well as lorries that visit the Moon or the Moon base, and all that. I mean, these are phrases that you listen to now constantly, right? As Well As Arthur C. Clarke actually envisioned it back then. So that was interesting to me. I wished that one day I could possibly work on something like that." In conditions of my learning, I was in fact mosting likely to enter into the room design, however then someone recommended me that technical design will offer me a broader history. So I complied with the suggestions, as well as it was actually the ideal thing to perform. I ended up learning a lot of points, not just technical engineering but also a lot about electrical design and systems engineering all at once." ... After that an opportunity possessed NASA. It was at that time that they began referring to the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan during that time was actually the President, as well as he proposed this initiative to create the space station. Back then, he called the space station 'Freedom.'." I thought, 'Wow, what a thrilling principle it will be fantastic if I could deal with that.'." As well as of course, the main thing led to yet another, as well as [I wound up focusing on the International Space Station.] So you certainly never recognize what you're going to find yourself doing." I care about coexistence often. Things that you carry out, somehow, trigger your final place. Some unnoticeable powers press you because path. When you recall, you recognize that every little thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Solution Developer, ISS CRS Going To Lorry Safety And Security & Objective Guarantee Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Space Facility.Image Debt: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Check out a number of our various other Faces of NASA..