." When I was about 16 or even 17, I encountered this manual through Arthur C. Clarke phoned Space Odyssey 2001. That was in fact the 1st science fiction publication that I have actually ever gone through. I was actually just so grabbed through what he had actually composed considering that the many things that he covered weren't [occurring] in the far-off future, however in the year 2001. In guide, he refers to a great deal about spaceport station, as well as space capsule that rise to the spaceport station, and cars that visit the Moon or even the Moon base, plus all that. I imply, these are actually terms that you hear right now all the time, right? And Arthur C. Clarke in fact visualized it back then. To ensure that was interesting to me. I really hoped that at some point I could possibly work on something like that." In phrases of my education, I was actually going to go into the room design, yet at that point somebody advised me that technical design will offer me a broader background. So I followed the insight, as well as it was the best thing to perform. I found yourself knowing a whole lot of points, not only technical engineering yet additionally a lot regarding power engineering and also devices engineering at the same time." ... Then a chance featured NASA. It was at that opportunity that they began talking about the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan back then was the Head of state, as well as he recommended this project to cultivate the spaceport station. At that time, he called the space station 'Freedom.'." I believed, 'Wow, what a thrilling concept it would be actually terrific if I can deal with that.'." And of training course, one thing resulted in another, and also [I found yourself servicing the International Space Station.] So you never ever know what you're going to end up performing." I count on synchronicity at times. The many things that you carry out, one way or another, lead to your final location. Some invisible pressures push you in that path. When you look back, you realize that every thing meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Engineer, ISS CRS Visiting Auto Security & Mission Affirmation Combination Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Facility.Picture Credit Score: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Browse through a number of our other Images of NASA..