." When I was all around 16 or 17, I discovered this publication through Arthur C. Clarke contacted Space Journey 2001. That was in fact the initial science fiction book that I've ever read through. I was just so grabbed through what he had actually written since the many things that he covered weren't [occurring] in the remote future, however 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 also cars that go to the Moon or even the Moon base, plus all that. I suggest, these are terms that you listen to today continuously, right? As Well As Arthur C. Clarke really imagined it at that time. So that was interesting to me. I wished that one day I might deal with one thing like that." In phrases of my education and learning, I was actually heading to go into the area design, but at that point somebody advised me that technical engineering would certainly provide me a wider history. So I followed the recommendations, and it was actually the appropriate point to do. I wound up finding out a great deal of factors, not only mechanical design but likewise a great deal about power design as well as bodies engineering at the same time." ... At that point a chance came with NASA. It was at that opportunity that they started discussing the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan back then was actually the Head of state, and also he suggested this campaign to build the spaceport station. At that time, he contacted the spaceport station 'Liberty.'." I assumed, 'Wow, what a thrilling principle it would be excellent if I could possibly work on that.'." And of training program, something triggered an additional, as well as [I found yourself working with the International Spaceport Station.] So you certainly never know what you are actually going to end up carrying out." I care about coexistence sometimes. Things that you perform, somehow, trigger your final place. Some invisible pressures push you during that direction. When you remember, you discover that every thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Engineer, ISS CRS Checking Out Car Safety And Security & Purpose Affirmation Combination Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Facility.Graphic Credit Score: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Check out a few of our other Images of NASA..