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Systems Engineer Douglas Wong - NASA

." When I was about 16 or even 17, I discovered this book by Arthur C. Clarke called Area Journey 2001. That was really the 1st sci-fi book that I've ever reviewed. I was actually so recorded by what he had composed since things that he covered weren't [occurring] in the far future, yet in the year 2001. In guide, he refers to a whole lot regarding space stations, as well as space shuttles that go up to the space station, and also autos that most likely to the Moon or the Moon center, plus all that. I mean, these are actually phrases that you listen to now all the time, right? And Also Arthur C. Clarke really pictured it back then. So that interested me. I hoped that sooner or later I could deal with something like that." In phrases of my education, I was actually visiting enter into the room engineering, however at that point a person urged me that mechanical design will offer me a wider history. So I followed the recommendations, and it was actually the correct point to carry out. I ended up finding out a great deal of traits, not merely mechanical design but also a great deal concerning electrical design and units engineering concurrently." ... At that point a chance featured NASA. It was at that time that they began referring to the space station. Ronald Reagan at that time was the Head of state, and also he suggested this effort to create the space station. At that time, he contacted the space station 'Freedom.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what an exciting concept it will be actually great if I could focus on that.'." And of training program, one point resulted in an additional, and also [I wound up working with the International Spaceport Station.] So you certainly never know what you're visiting end up doing." I count on coexistence sometimes. Things that you carry out, somehow, bring about your final location. Some invisible pressures drive you because path. When you recall, you realize that every thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Equipment Developer, ISS CRS Visiting Motor Vehicle Safety &amp Purpose Guarantee Combination Focal, NASA's Johnson Area Facility.Image Credit: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Look at some of our other Images of NASA..

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