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A special high-altitude NASA plane will chase the solar eclipse at 50,000 feet. Take a look.
A crew member prepares for takeoff in NASA's WB-57.
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NASA's WB-57 plane will take high-resolution images of the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.
The high-altitude aircraft will chase the moon's shadow for a prolonged aerial view of totality.
NASA also flew WB-57s during the 2024 total eclipse and in support of the Artemis II mission.
NASA's WB-57 high-altitude aircraft will have one of the best views of Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
A partial eclipse will be visible from most major…
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