The future is now. You may not realize it, but we have access to much of the technology that seemed like nothing but science fiction just a few years ago. Perhaps our collective disappointment in not having hoverboards that we can ride around a la Marty McFly in Back to the Future Part II and III has overshadowed our incredible accomplishments. Seriously though, the technology we have to work with is amazing. ...Okay, fine, the technology that some people have to work with is amazing. That said, don't underestimate how cool simply being able to observe from afar. Check this...