India, April 2 -- NASA launched its Artemis II mission on Wednesday, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years. Four astronauts, three Americans and one Canadian, were lifted off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center at approximately 6:35 pm local time.

Who are the 4 NASA astronauts on the Artemis II mission?

The team, clad in bright orange suits with blue trim at the time of the launch, includes Americans Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch along with Canadian Hansen.

During final checks before Artemis 2 was deemed a go for launch, astronauts gave brief words: "We are going for all humanity," said the Canadian aboard, Hansen.

Artemis launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson then addressed the astronauts directly....