Orbiter, lander and rover architecture around the Moon.
Chandrayaan‑2 was designed as a three‑part mission: an orbiter, a lander named Vikram, and a rover named Pragyan. The orbiter continues to function and send data, even though the 2019 landing attempt did not succeed.
The Vikram lander lost contact during final descent. ISRO later used this data to refine software, sensors and procedures for Chandrayaan‑3.
The orbiter carries instruments to study the Moon’s topography, exosphere, water‑ice distribution and elemental composition. With a planned multi‑year life, it continues to support future missions.