View from NASA's DC-8 Research Aircraft (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption NASA's DC-8 research aircraft will be flying scientists and instruments over Antarctica to study changes in the continent's ice sheet, glaciers and sea ice. Credit NASA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.