." When I was actually about 16 or even 17, I came upon this manual by Arthur C. Clarke got in touch with Room Odyssey 2001. That was actually the 1st science fiction book that I have actually ever before read through. I was so recorded by what he had actually written considering that the many things that he blogged about weren't [occurring] in the far future, however in the year 2001. In guide, he speaks about a great deal concerning space stations, and space shuttles that climb to the spaceport station, as well as autos that go to the Moon or the Moon center, plus all that. I imply, these are actually phrases that you listen to today continuously, right? And Arthur C. Clarke actually envisioned it back then. In order that was interesting to me. I hoped that one day I could possibly focus on something like that." In phrases of my education and learning, I was really mosting likely to enter into the room design, yet after that an individual urged me that technical engineering will provide me a more comprehensive background. So I followed the insight, and also it was the best factor to accomplish. I ended up learning a whole lot of points, certainly not only mechanical design but likewise a great deal about power design and also devices design concurrently." ... Then a possibility came with NASA. It was at that time that they began speaking about the space station. Ronald Reagan back then was the Head of state, and also he suggested this project to cultivate the spaceport station. Back then, he called the spaceport station 'Freedom.'." I thought, 'Wow, what an interesting idea it would be terrific if I could work on that.'." And also of course, one thing resulted in yet another, and [I found yourself servicing the International Space Station.] So you never ever know what you are actually mosting likely to end up carrying out." I rely on synchronicity at times. Things that you perform, one way or another, bring about your ultimate location. Some unseen forces press you because path. When you recall, you discover that every little thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Solution Developer, ISS CRS Checking Out Auto Safety & Purpose Assurance Combination Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Center.Image Credit Scores: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Look at a few of our various other Faces of NASA..