." When I was actually around 16 or 17, I discovered this publication by Arthur C. Clarke phoned Area Journey 2001. That was actually the first science fiction manual that I have actually ever read. I was just so caught through what he had written because the things that he wrote about weren't [happening] in the outlying future, yet in the year 2001. In guide, he talks about a whole lot concerning space stations, and also space shuttles that go up to the spaceport station, and vehicles that visit the Moon or the Moon base, plus all that. I suggest, these are actually terms that you hear right now at all times, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke actually imagined it during that time. To make sure that was interesting to me. I hoped that sooner or later I can focus on something like that." In terms of my learning, I was really mosting likely to go into the room design, yet after that a person urged me that technical design would certainly give me a more comprehensive background. So I followed the advice, as well as it was actually the correct trait to accomplish. I wound up knowing a lot of points, not merely mechanical design yet likewise a lot about electric design as well as units engineering simultaneously." ... At that point a possibility featured NASA. It was at that time that they began referring to the space station. Ronald Reagan during that time was the President, and he suggested this project to cultivate the spaceport station. During that time, he phoned the space station 'Freedom.'." I thought, 'Wow, what a stimulating concept it will be actually wonderful if I could possibly work with that.'." And of course, something led to another, and [I found yourself focusing on the International Spaceport Station.] So you never know what you're mosting likely to end up carrying out." I count on synchronicity often. The many things that you carry out, one way or another, cause your final location. Some unseen powers drive you in that instructions. When you recall, you realize that everything fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Designer, ISS CRS Visiting Auto Protection & Goal Assurance Assimilation Focal, NASA's Johnson Area Facility.Graphic Credit Scores: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Browse through several of our various other Faces of NASA..