Chandrayaan-2 welcomed Chandrayaan-3 in a unique and symbolic way by establishing a two-way communication link between the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and the Chandrayaan-3 lander module. The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter sent a special message saying "Welcome, buddy!" to the Chandrayaan-3 lander, marking a formal welcome and cooperation between the two missions in lunar orbit
. This communication link was significant because although the Chandrayaan-2 lander had failed to make a soft landing on the Moon, its orbiter remained operational in lunar orbit and played a crucial role in supporting the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The orbiter helped identify a safe landing site for Chandrayaan-3 and now acts as a relay station, facilitating communication between the Chandrayaan-3 lander and ISRO’s ground stations on Earth. This dual communication route enhances the reliability of data transmission during the critical landing phase
. Thus, Chandrayaan-2 effectively "welcomed" Chandrayaan-3 by enabling this important communication link and supporting the new mission’s objective to achieve a successful soft landing on the Moon’s south pole
