." When I was actually about 16 or even 17, I discovered this book through Arthur C. Clarke got in touch with Area Odyssey 2001. That was in fact the initial science fiction publication that I have actually ever before read through. I was actually so grabbed through what he had actually composed given that things that he covered weren't [occurring] in the far-off future, but in the year 2001. In guide, he discusses a great deal concerning spaceport station, and also space shuttles that rise to the space station, and cars that go to the Moon or the Moon base, plus all that. I mean, these are terms that you hear today continuously, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke in fact envisioned it during that time. To ensure interested me. I wished that one day I could deal with one thing like that." In phrases of my education, I was really heading to go into the area engineering, but at that point an individual advised me that mechanical engineering would certainly provide me a broader background. So I adhered to the advise, as well as it was actually the right trait to accomplish. I ended up learning a lot of factors, not just mechanical engineering however likewise a lot concerning power design as well as units design all at once." ... After that a possibility included NASA. It was at that opportunity that they began talking about the space station. Ronald Reagan during that time was actually the Head of state, as well as he suggested this initiative to cultivate the space station. During that time, he phoned the spaceport station 'Freedom.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what an amazing idea it will be fantastic if I could possibly service that.'." And of program, a single thing triggered an additional, as well as [I ended up working on the International Space Station.] So you never ever know what you're mosting likely to wind up performing." I count on coexistence at times. Things that you carry out, somehow, trigger your ultimate location. Some undetectable forces drive you during that path. When you recall, you understand that everything fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Solution Developer, ISS CRS Exploring Lorry Safety And Security & Objective Affirmation Combination Focal, NASA's Johnson Area Center.Graphic Credit Scores: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Take a look at a few of our various other Images of NASA..