." When I was actually all around 16 or even 17, I discovered this manual through Arthur C. Clarke called Room Journey 2001. That was in fact the first sci-fi book that I have actually ever reviewed. I was so recorded through what he had actually written due to the fact that the important things that he covered weren't [happening] in the remote future, however in the year 2001. In the book, he refers to a great deal about spaceport station, as well as space capsule that go up to the space station, and cars that go to the Moon or even the Moon center, plus all that. I imply, these are phrases that you hear now constantly, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke really pictured it back then. To ensure that was interesting to me. I hoped that someday I could deal with something like that." In phrases of my education, I was actually visiting enter the area design, but then an individual urged me that mechanical engineering would provide me a more comprehensive background. So I observed the advise, and it was the ideal thing to do. I ended up discovering a lot of traits, certainly not just technical engineering however additionally a lot regarding power design and bodies design all at once." ... At that point an opportunity possessed NASA. It was at that time that they started speaking about the space station. Ronald Reagan during that time was actually the Head of state, and also he suggested this project to build the spaceport station. During that time, he called the space station 'Liberty.'." I thought, 'Wow, what an impressive principle it would certainly be great if I can focus on that.'." As well as of training course, something resulted in one more, and [I wound up servicing the International Space Station.] So you certainly never recognize what you are actually heading to wind up doing." I count on coexistence often. The many things that you do, one way or another, bring about your ultimate place. Some invisible powers press you during that direction. When you remember, you understand that everything fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Designer, ISS CRS Seeing Automobile Safety & Objective Affirmation Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Facility.Picture Credit: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Check out a few of our other Faces of NASA..