." When I was actually about 16 or even 17, I came across this manual by Arthur C. Clarke contacted Space Odyssey 2001. That was in fact the first sci-fi manual that I've ever before reviewed. I was actually so caught by what he had created since the important things that he covered weren't [occurring] in the remote future, but in the year 2001. In guide, he refers to a whole lot regarding space stations, and also space shuttles that rise to the space station, as well as autos that most likely to the Moon or the Moon base, and all that. I suggest, these are actually phrases that you listen to right now constantly, right? And Arthur C. Clarke in fact visualized it back then. To ensure interested me. I really hoped that sooner or later I could focus on something like that." In conditions of my learning, I was in fact heading to enter into the area engineering, yet after that an individual advised me that mechanical design would certainly offer me a wider background. So I followed the insight, and it was the right factor to do. I found yourself learning a lot of things, certainly not only mechanical design but likewise a lot about electrical engineering and devices design concurrently." ... At that point a chance possessed NASA. It was at that opportunity that they began referring to the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan back then was actually the President, as well as he suggested this effort to cultivate the space station. Back then, he called the spaceport station 'Independence.'." I assumed, 'Wow, what a stimulating concept it would be actually excellent if I could work on that.'." And of training program, a single thing caused another, as well as [I ended up working on the International Space Station.] So you never know what you are actually going to end up carrying out." I count on synchronicity often. The many things that you perform, one way or another, result in your final location. Some undetectable powers drive you during that path. When you recall, you realize that every little thing meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Solution Engineer, ISS CRS Seeing Lorry Safety And Security & Purpose Guarantee Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Area Center.Picture Credit Report: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Visit several of our other Faces of NASA..