Chandrayaan-2 welcomed Chandrayaan-3 in a symbolic and functional manner through the establishment of two-way communication between the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and the Chandrayaan-3 lander module. The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter, which continues to orbit the Moon, sent a "welcome, buddy!" message to the Chandrayaan-3 lander, marking a formal greeting between the two missions. This communication link allowed for additional routes to reach the Chandrayaan-3 lander, enhancing mission support during Chandrayaan-3's critical phases such as its soft landing on the lunar surface
. This interaction not only symbolized a passing of the baton from the earlier mission to the newer one but also demonstrated practical cooperation between the two spacecraft, with the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter assisting Chandrayaan-3 by relaying data and supporting its landing operations
. This welcome and communication link highlighted the continuity and progression of India's lunar exploration efforts.
