A crew member prepares for takeoff in NASA's WB-57. NASANASA'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…This story appeared on businessinsider.com , 2026-08-12 16:18:18.