51.   After the spacewalk, NASA said the crew had managed to solve the only technical problem encountered during the trip.

52.   Although the pilot and technician were killed, the surviving crew managed to land the aircraft.

53.   Later, NASA spokesman Audrey Schwartz said the crew had managed to melt the ice buildup and the flight would continue as planned.

54.   The investigators will determine if the crew managed to flee by bribing their guards or whether it was a case of negligence, they added.