." When I was actually all around 16 or 17, I stumbled upon this manual through Arthur C. Clarke phoned Space Journey 2001. That was really the very first sci-fi manual that I have actually ever read. I was just so captured by what he had actually composed given that things that he discussed weren't [taking place] in the remote future, yet in the year 2001. In guide, he speaks about a lot concerning space stations, and also space shuttles that increase to the space station, and also autos that go to the Moon or even the Moon base, plus all that. I suggest, these are actually phrases that you listen to now constantly, right? And Arthur C. Clarke really pictured it back then. In order that interested me. I wished that at some point I might work with one thing like that." In phrases of my learning, I was in fact heading to enter the space design, however after that a person recommended me that mechanical engineering will give me a wider background. So I adhered to the recommendations, and also it was actually the best point to accomplish. I ended up learning a great deal of points, certainly not only technical design yet additionally a lot concerning power design and also bodies design all at once." ... After that a chance included NASA. It was at that time that they began discussing the space station. Ronald Reagan at that time was actually the Head of state, and also he suggested this initiative to establish the space station. During that time, he contacted the space station 'Independence.'." I assumed, 'Wow, what an interesting principle it would be actually wonderful if I might work on that.'." And of training course, one point brought about yet another, and also [I wound up working with the International Spaceport Station.] So you never ever understand what you are actually visiting wind up performing." I care about coexistence at times. The things that you carry out, one way or another, cause your ultimate destination. Some undetectable pressures push you during that direction. When you remember, you discover that whatever fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Developer, ISS CRS Going To Motor Vehicle Protection & Goal Guarantee Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Space Center.Photo Credit Report: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Visit a number of our various other Images of NASA..