." When I was about 16 or even 17, I stumbled upon this publication through Arthur C. Clarke called Space Odyssey 2001. That was actually the initial sci-fi book that I have actually ever before read. I was so caught by what he had created since the important things that he wrote about weren't [happening] in the far-off future, however in the year 2001. In guide, he refers to a lot about spaceport station, as well as space shuttles that increase to the space station, as well as autos that visit the Moon or even the Moon center, and all that. I suggest, these are phrases that you hear right now constantly, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke really envisioned it at that time. To ensure was interesting to me. I really hoped that someday I might work on something like that." In terms of my education, I was actually going to enter the space design, however then someone encouraged me that technical engineering would certainly give me a more comprehensive background. So I followed the advise, and it was the right thing to accomplish. I ended up finding out a whole lot of points, not merely technical design but likewise a lot regarding electric design and also units engineering concurrently." ... Then an option came with NASA. It went to that time that they started discussing the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan at that time was actually the President, as well as he suggested this project to build the space station. Back then, he got in touch with the space station 'Freedom.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what an exciting concept it would be terrific if I could service that.'." And of training program, one thing triggered an additional, as well as [I wound up focusing on the International Space Station.] So you never know what you're heading to end up performing." I care about coexistence in some cases. The many things that you do, one way or another, result in your ultimate place. Some invisible powers drive you during that instructions. When you recall, you realize that whatever meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Designer, ISS CRS Seeing Car Protection & Goal Affirmation Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Facility.Picture Credit Scores: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Visit some of our other Faces of NASA..