." When I was about 16 or 17, I encountered this book by Arthur C. Clarke phoned Room Odyssey 2001. That was really the first science fiction book that I have actually ever read. I was just so caught by what he had actually composed due to the fact that the things that he blogged about weren't [taking place] in the remote future, but in the year 2001. In guide, he discusses a great deal concerning space stations, and also space shuttles that rise to the space station, and motor vehicles that head to the Moon or the Moon center, plus all that. I indicate, these are actually conditions that you hear right now all the time, right? And Arthur C. Clarke actually envisioned it at that time. To make sure that interested me. I really hoped that at some point I could possibly deal with something like that." In conditions of my education and learning, I was actually visiting enter the space design, but then somebody urged me that technical engineering would offer me a wider history. So I adhered to the advice, as well as it was the right trait to carry out. I found yourself learning a great deal of traits, certainly not simply technical design however also a great deal regarding electric design as well as units design concurrently." ... Then a possibility came with NASA. It went to that time that they began talking about the space station. Ronald Reagan back then was actually the Head of state, as well as he recommended this campaign to establish the spaceport station. During that time, he got in touch with the space station 'Liberty.'." I believed, 'Wow, what a stimulating idea it will be wonderful if I could work on that.'." And also of training course, the main thing resulted in another, and [I found yourself working on the International Space Station.] So you never ever know what you're mosting likely to end up performing." I rely on coexistence often. The things that you carry out, somehow, lead to your final location. Some unseen forces push you in that path. When you look back, you recognize that whatever fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Developer, ISS CRS Exploring Lorry Safety & Mission Assurance Combination Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Center.Photo Credit: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Visit some of our various other Images of NASA..