." When I was around 16 or even 17, I encountered this manual through Arthur C. Clarke phoned Area Journey 2001. That was actually the initial science fiction book that I have actually ever gone through. I was actually just so caught by what he had actually written since things that he covered weren't [happening] in the far future, however in the year 2001. In guide, he speaks about a lot about space stations, and also space capsule that rise to the space station, and also autos that visit the Moon or even the Moon base, plus all that. I mean, these are actually phrases that you hear now continuously, right? And Arthur C. Clarke really imagined it during that time. To ensure that was interesting to me. I hoped that at some point I can work on something like that." In terms of my education, I was actually heading to enter the space design, yet after that a person recommended me that mechanical engineering would certainly provide me a wider history. So I observed the insight, and it was actually the correct thing to perform. I found yourself learning a great deal of factors, certainly not merely technical engineering however also a lot about electric design and bodies engineering simultaneously." ... Then an opportunity featured NASA. It went to that time that they began speaking about the space station. Ronald Reagan back then was actually the Head of state, as well as he suggested this project to build the space station. During that time, he called the spaceport station 'Independence.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what an impressive idea it would certainly be actually wonderful if I could work on that.'." As well as of training course, something triggered one more, and [I wound up working with the International Spaceport Station.] So you certainly never recognize what you're heading to end up performing." I care about synchronicity occasionally. The important things that you carry out, one way or another, trigger your ultimate place. Some undetectable forces push you in that direction. When you remember, you discover that every thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Systems Designer, ISS CRS Exploring Vehicle Safety And Security & Purpose Assurance Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Facility.Photo Credit: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Look at a number of our various other Images of NASA..