." When I was actually about 16 or 17, I came across this book by Arthur C. Clarke called Area Odyssey 2001. That was actually the initial science fiction manual that I have actually ever reviewed. I was so caught by what he had created since the many things that he discussed weren't [occurring] in the far future, but in the year 2001. In the book, he speaks about a great deal about space stations, as well as space capsule that climb to the space station, and also lorries that most likely to the Moon or even the Moon base, and all that. I suggest, these are actually conditions that you hear right now regularly, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke really visualized it during that time. In order that interested me. I really hoped that sooner or later I could service one thing like that." In phrases of my learning, I was in fact going to go into the room engineering, but then an individual advised me that mechanical design would certainly offer me a wider history. So I observed the assistance, and it was actually the ideal point to perform. I found yourself learning a great deal of points, not just technical design but likewise a whole lot concerning electric design as well as units engineering together." ... Then a chance included NASA. It was at that time that they started speaking about the space station. Ronald Reagan back then was actually the President, and he suggested this campaign to develop the spaceport station. At that time, he phoned the space station 'Liberty.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what a fantastic concept it would be actually excellent if I can service that.'." And also of training course, something brought about an additional, and [I ended up servicing the International Spaceport Station.] So you never ever understand what you are actually visiting find yourself doing." I rely on synchronicity at times. The many things that you do, somehow, result in your final location. Some unnoticeable forces press you during that direction. When you remember, you discover that whatever meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Engineer, ISS CRS Exploring Car Safety & Mission Assurance Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Space Facility.Picture Debt: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Look at a number of our various other Images of NASA..