." When I was actually about 16 or even 17, I came across this publication by Arthur C. Clarke contacted Area Odyssey 2001. That was really the first sci-fi manual that I have actually ever before read through. I was actually so recorded by what he had composed given that the things that he covered weren't [occurring] in the far future, however in the year 2001. In guide, he discusses a lot about space stations, and space capsule that climb to the space station, and also cars that head to the Moon or even the Moon center, plus all that. I mean, these are terms that you listen to today continuously, right? And Arthur C. Clarke actually visualized it during that time. To ensure was interesting to me. I wished that one day I could focus on one thing like that." In conditions of my education and learning, I was really heading to go into the area engineering, but after that somebody advised me that technical engineering would certainly give me a broader history. So I complied with the insight, as well as it was the best point to perform. I found yourself finding out a great deal of points, not merely mechanical design however also a whole lot concerning electrical design and also bodies design simultaneously." ... At that point an opportunity featured NASA. It was at that opportunity that they began discussing the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan at that time was actually the President, and also he suggested this initiative to build the spaceport station. During that time, he called the spaceport station 'Liberty.'." I assumed, 'Wow, what a thrilling concept it would be actually great if I could work on that.'." And also of training program, one point brought about yet another, as well as [I ended up working on the International Spaceport Station.] So you never ever understand what you are actually visiting end up doing." I believe in coexistence in some cases. The things that you perform, somehow, lead to your ultimate destination. Some unnoticeable pressures press you during that path. When you look back, you realize that whatever fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Developer, ISS CRS Exploring Auto Security & Purpose Affirmation Assimilation Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Facility.Graphic Credit Scores: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Browse through several of our various other Faces of NASA..