." When I was actually around 16 or even 17, I came across this publication through Arthur C. Clarke contacted Space Journey 2001. That was really the 1st sci-fi manual that I have actually ever checked out. I was so caught through what he had actually written given that things that he discussed weren't [happening] in the remote future, but in the year 2001. In guide, he talks about a lot about spaceport station, and also space shuttles that increase to the spaceport station, as well as cars that most likely to the Moon or the Moon base, plus all that. I suggest, these are actually phrases that you hear now continuously, right? And Arthur C. Clarke really visualized it during that time. To ensure that was interesting to me. I hoped that someday I could possibly service something like that." In phrases of my learning, I was actually mosting likely to go into the area engineering, however after that an individual recommended me that technical engineering will provide me a wider background. So I adhered to the recommendations, as well as it was actually the ideal thing to perform. I ended up finding out a great deal of traits, not only technical design yet additionally a great deal about power engineering as well as bodies engineering simultaneously." ... After that an option featured NASA. It went to that opportunity that they began discussing the space station. Ronald Reagan during that time was the President, and also he proposed this project to establish the spaceport station. Back then, he contacted the spaceport station 'Independence.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what a stimulating principle it would be actually wonderful if I could possibly deal with that.'." As well as of training course, one thing triggered yet another, and [I found yourself working on the International Space Station.] So you never ever know what you are actually mosting likely to find yourself doing." I count on synchronicity occasionally. The important things that you perform, somehow, trigger your final place. Some unnoticeable forces push you because path. When you look back, you understand that every thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Developer, ISS CRS Checking Out Auto Safety & Goal Affirmation Assimilation Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Center.Image Debt: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Visit a few of our various other Faces of NASA..