." When I was actually about 16 or 17, I came upon this publication through Arthur C. Clarke phoned Space Journey 2001. That was in fact the very first science fiction book that I have actually ever read. I was just so caught through what he had composed given that the things that he discussed weren't [taking place] in the remote future, however in the year 2001. In the book, he talks about a whole lot about space stations, and space shuttles that climb to the spaceport station, and automobiles that most likely to the Moon or even the Moon base, and all that. I indicate, these are terms that you listen to today regularly, right? As Well As Arthur C. Clarke really visualized it during that time. To make sure that interested me. I hoped that one day I could possibly deal with something like that." In phrases of my education, I was in fact visiting enter the room design, yet then an individual advised me that technical design will offer me a more comprehensive history. So I observed the advise, and also it was actually the appropriate point to do. I ended up learning a great deal of points, not only mechanical design however additionally a great deal about electric design and also devices engineering all at once." ... Then a possibility came with NASA. It was at that time that they started speaking about the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan at that time was the Head of state, and he proposed this campaign to cultivate the space station. At that time, he contacted the spaceport station 'Freedom.'." I thought, 'Wow, what an amazing idea it would be actually terrific if I could possibly deal with that.'." And of training program, a single thing brought about one more, as well as [I ended up servicing the International Spaceport Station.] So you certainly never understand what you are actually visiting end up performing." I rely on coexistence sometimes. The important things that you perform, one way or another, trigger your final destination. Some unseen powers press you during that path. When you remember, you realize that every little thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Designer, ISS CRS Exploring Car Safety And Security & Goal Guarantee Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Room Center.Image Credit Score: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Look at some of our various other Images of NASA..