." When I was all around 16 or 17, I came across this publication by Arthur C. Clarke contacted Space Journey 2001. That was actually the first science fiction book that I've ever before gone through. I was actually just so recorded by what he had created because the many things that he covered weren't [taking place] in the far future, but in the year 2001. In the book, he refers to a great deal concerning space stations, and also space capsule that increase to the space station, as well as vehicles that most likely to the Moon or the Moon base, plus all that. I suggest, these are actually phrases that you hear today at all times, right? As Well As Arthur C. Clarke really envisioned it during that time. To make sure that was interesting to me. I wished that one day I could possibly focus on something like that." In phrases of my learning, I was in fact visiting enter into the room design, but after that an individual recommended me that mechanical engineering would offer me a wider background. So I observed the advise, and it was the best point to do. I ended up learning a whole lot of factors, not simply technical engineering but also a great deal about electrical design and units design concurrently." ... Then a chance came with NASA. It went to that opportunity that they started discussing the space station. Ronald Reagan back then was the Head of state, as well as he proposed this project to establish the space station. At that time, he phoned the spaceport station 'Liberty.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what an impressive principle it will be actually terrific if I might service that.'." And of course, something led to one more, and [I ended up focusing on the International Spaceport Station.] So you never know what you're going to wind up performing." I count on synchronicity in some cases. The many things that you do, one way or another, result in your final destination. Some undetectable powers drive you in that direction. When you look back, you realize that every thing meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Engineer, ISS CRS Going To Lorry Safety & Purpose Affirmation Combination Focal, NASA's Johnson Space Center.Graphic Credit History: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Browse through a few of our various other Images of NASA..