." When I was actually around 16 or 17, I discovered this publication by Arthur C. Clarke called Space Journey 2001. That was really the 1st science fiction manual that I have actually ever read. I was so captured by what he had actually created since the important things that he blogged about weren't [occurring] in the remote future, however in the year 2001. In the book, he speaks about a lot about space stations, and space capsule that increase to the spaceport station, and autos that go to the Moon or even the Moon center, plus all that. I mean, these are actually phrases that you listen to now constantly, right? And Arthur C. Clarke in fact pictured it back then. In order that interested me. I hoped that at some point I can work with one thing like that." In terms of my education, I was really heading to go into the area engineering, however after that a person urged me that technical design will provide me a more comprehensive background. So I followed the suggestions, and also it was the best trait to carry out. I wound up learning a lot of points, not just mechanical engineering but also a great deal concerning power design and also devices design simultaneously." ... After that a chance came with NASA. It went to that opportunity that they began talking about the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan back then was the Head of state, as well as he proposed this campaign to develop the space station. At that time, he got in touch with the spaceport station 'Independence.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what a fantastic concept it would certainly be great if I could possibly work on that.'." As well as of course, the main thing resulted in yet another, as well as [I wound up dealing with the International Space Station.] So you never recognize what you're going to end up carrying out." I care about synchronicity sometimes. Things that you carry out, somehow, cause your final place. Some undetectable pressures push you because direction. When you recall, you realize that whatever fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Developer, ISS CRS Checking Out Auto Safety & Goal Assurance Assimilation Focal, NASA's Johnson Area Center.Photo Credit Scores: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Take a look at a few of our other Images of NASA..