." When I was actually about 16 or even 17, I encountered this book by Arthur C. Clarke called Room Odyssey 2001. That was really the very first science fiction manual that I've ever before checked out. I was actually just so recorded through what he had actually composed given that the many things that he covered weren't [taking place] in the remote future, but in the year 2001. In guide, he refers to a whole lot about space stations, and space shuttles that climb to the space station, and autos that head to the Moon or even the Moon base, plus all that. I imply, these are phrases that you hear now at all times, right? As Well As Arthur C. Clarke in fact visualized it at that time. So that was interesting to me. I hoped that at some point I might deal with something like that." In conditions of my learning, I was in fact going to go into the room design, however at that point a person urged me that technical engineering would certainly offer me a broader history. So I followed the guidance, and also it was the ideal point to accomplish. I found yourself discovering a whole lot of traits, certainly not only technical engineering however likewise a great deal regarding electrical engineering and also bodies design concurrently." ... At that point a possibility featured NASA. It went to that time that they started talking about the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan at that time was the President, and also he recommended this initiative to develop the space station. Back then, he phoned the spaceport station 'Liberty.'." I believed, 'Wow, what a fantastic idea it would be actually terrific if I can focus on that.'." And also of course, one thing caused another, and [I wound up servicing the International Spaceport Station.] So you certainly never recognize what you're visiting find yourself doing." I rely on synchronicity in some cases. The important things that you do, one way or another, bring about your ultimate place. Some unnoticeable pressures push you during that path. When you look back, you discover that whatever fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Designer, ISS CRS Exploring Motor Vehicle Safety & Objective Assurance Combination Focal, NASA's Johnson Space Facility.Graphic Credit History: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Check out several of our other Faces of NASA..