Space

Systems Engineer Douglas Wong - NASA

." When I was around 16 or 17, I stumbled upon this publication by Arthur C. Clarke phoned Space Journey 2001. That was actually the initial science fiction publication that I've ever checked out. I was so grabbed through what he had written since the important things that he wrote about weren't [taking place] in the remote future, but in the year 2001. In guide, he speaks about a whole lot regarding spaceport station, and also space capsule that increase to the space station, and also cars that visit the Moon or even the Moon center, plus all that. I imply, these are actually terms that you hear today all the time, right? As Well As Arthur C. Clarke in fact pictured it at that time. In order that was interesting to me. I wished that at some point I can deal with something like that." In terms of my education and learning, I was actually visiting enter the room design, but then an individual suggested me that mechanical design would offer me a broader background. So I adhered to the suggestions, as well as it was the appropriate factor to do. I wound up finding out a lot of traits, not merely mechanical engineering however likewise a lot concerning electric design and devices engineering all at once." ... After that an opportunity included NASA. It was at that time that they began speaking about the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan at that time was actually the President, as well as he recommended this effort to cultivate the spaceport station. Back then, he phoned the space station 'Liberty.'." I assumed, 'Wow, what an amazing concept it would be excellent if I can service that.'." As well as of course, one thing resulted in one more, and also [I ended up working on the International Space Station.] So you certainly never know what you're heading to end up doing." I count on synchronicity occasionally. The important things that you perform, somehow, bring about your last destination. Some unnoticeable forces drive you during that path. When you remember, you understand that whatever meshes.".-- Douglas Wong, Unit Engineer, ISS CRS Seeing Automobile Security &amp Purpose Guarantee Assimilation Focal, NASA's Johnson Space Facility.Photo Credit Scores: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Visit a few of our other Images of NASA..