." When I was all around 16 or 17, I encountered this publication by Arthur C. Clarke called Area Journey 2001. That was really the first sci-fi publication that I have actually ever reviewed. I was just so grabbed by what he had written since the many things that he discussed weren't [happening] in the outlying future, yet in the year 2001. In the book, he talks about a great deal regarding space stations, and also space shuttles that rise to the spaceport station, as well as cars that go to the Moon or even the Moon center, plus all that. I indicate, these are actually conditions that you listen to now continuously, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke actually pictured it at that time. To ensure was interesting to me. I really hoped that one day I might service something like that." In phrases of my education, I was actually going to enter into the space design, however then someone suggested me that mechanical design would certainly provide me a more comprehensive background. So I complied with the tips, as well as it was the best factor to carry out. I found yourself finding out a lot of traits, not simply technical design yet additionally a lot about electric engineering and also systems design simultaneously." ... After that a possibility came with NASA. It went to that opportunity that they started discussing the space station. Ronald Reagan back then was actually the President, as well as he recommended this project to develop the space station. At that time, he got in touch with the spaceport station 'Liberty.'." I thought, 'Wow, what a stimulating principle it would certainly be actually terrific if I could work with that.'." And of training program, something resulted in an additional, as well as [I wound up focusing on the International Spaceport Station.] So you never understand what you are actually going to wind up doing." I care about synchronicity sometimes. The many things that you do, one way or another, lead to your ultimate place. Some invisible powers drive you during that direction. When you look back, you recognize that every thing meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Systems Developer, ISS CRS Exploring Vehicle Safety And Security & Purpose Affirmation Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Center.Photo Credit: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Check out some of our other Faces of NASA..