." When I was around 16 or even 17, I came upon this manual through Arthur C. Clarke called Space Journey 2001. That was really the very first science fiction manual that I have actually ever before read. I was actually so recorded through what he had actually written because the important things that he wrote about weren't [taking place] in the remote future, however in the year 2001. In guide, he discusses a lot regarding space stations, and also space shuttles that climb to the space station, as well as autos that go to the Moon or even the Moon center, and all that. I mean, these are actually conditions that you listen to now constantly, right? And Arthur C. Clarke really pictured it at that time. To make sure that was interesting to me. I wished that sooner or later I might service one thing like that." In conditions of my education and learning, I was really going to go into the area design, yet then somebody encouraged me that technical engineering would certainly offer me a more comprehensive history. So I observed the recommendations, and also it was actually the ideal trait to perform. I wound up knowing a lot of points, certainly not just technical design yet also a lot about electrical design and also devices engineering concurrently." ... After that a possibility came with NASA. It was at that time that they started speaking about the space station. Ronald Reagan back then was actually the Head of state, and he suggested this project to establish the spaceport station. During that time, he phoned the space station 'Independence.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what a thrilling concept it will be actually great if I could service that.'." As well as of training program, the main thing resulted in an additional, and also [I wound up focusing on the International Spaceport Station.] So you certainly never understand what you're visiting end up doing." I care about synchronicity sometimes. The important things that you carry out, one way or another, lead to your final location. Some unnoticeable powers press you because path. When you look back, you realize that every thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Designer, ISS CRS Seeing Lorry Security & Objective Assurance Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Space Facility.Picture Credit Scores: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Look into some of our other Faces of NASA..