New Delhi, April 2 -- On board NASA's new Orion capsule are Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada's Jeremy Hansen. It is the most diverse lunar crew ever, with the first woman, person of colour and non-US citizen.

In the post, Shukla shared that during his training days, "I had the privilege of watching these astronauts prepare for this mission, and even meeting two of them personally."

"To see them now on the cusp of such a remarkable journey is both inspiring and moving," he added.

Shubhanshu Shukla, who is the only Indian so far to have flown as part of a NASA-linked programme, said the Artemis II crew represents "all humanity".

"As they lift off, they do so not just as individuals, but as represent...