The spaceprobe has three stages. Stage 1, for algae release, comprises C, S, A, T, and contains COSB2/SB and SOSB2/SB feed gases C, S for blue-green algae A and thermo-acido-phile T respectively on the journey to Venus, and sideways nozzles for releasing the algae into the atmosphere. Stage 2 is a lander comprising G, W, and stores seed, water and nutrients in sachets in compartment G and has a parachute compartment W. After landing on Maxwell Montes a door is opened to release seeds to the surface. Stage 3 is an orbiter comprising D, L, with weather measuring instruments at W, a computer D, and transmitter dish L. Stabiliser rockets R provide propulsion after a launch by Space Shuttle.
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