." When I was around 16 or even 17, I discovered this publication by Arthur C. Clarke phoned Area Journey 2001. That was actually the 1st sci-fi publication that I've ever read. I was actually just so caught by what he had created given that the things that he covered weren't [occurring] in the outlying future, however in the year 2001. In the book, he speaks about a lot about spaceport station, and also space shuttles that increase to the space station, and also motor vehicles that go to the Moon or even the Moon base, and all that. I suggest, these are conditions that you listen to right now constantly, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke in fact envisioned it during that time. To ensure was interesting to me. I hoped that someday I might deal with one thing like that." In phrases of my learning, I was actually going to enter the space design, however then somebody suggested me that technical engineering would provide me a wider background. So I observed the recommendations, and also it was the right thing to do. I wound up finding out a whole lot of points, not merely mechanical design but likewise a lot regarding electrical design as well as devices design at the same time." ... Then a possibility possessed NASA. It went to that opportunity that they started talking about the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan during that time was actually the Head of state, and he suggested this initiative to cultivate the spaceport station. At that time, he called the space station 'Flexibility.'." I thought, 'Wow, what an interesting principle it will be fantastic if I might work with that.'." And also of course, one thing led to another, and also [I found yourself working on the International Spaceport Station.] So you never ever understand what you're heading to find yourself carrying out." I care about synchronicity occasionally. Things that you carry out, somehow, result in your last destination. Some unnoticeable forces press you because instructions. When you remember, you recognize that everything fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Solution Designer, ISS CRS Going To Lorry Security & Purpose Assurance Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Area Center.Picture Credit Scores: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Visit some of our various other Faces of NASA..