What pricing strategy did NASA implement to manage the escalating costs of the James Webb Space Telescope after it exceeded its initial budget by over 400%?

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) represents one of humanity's most ambitious and expensive scientific endeavors. Its development involved complex pricing strategies and funding decisions spanning multiple decades. This poll tests your knowledge about the financial aspects of this revolutionary astronomical instrument that now provides unprecedented views of our universe.

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Cost-plus pricing with congressional budget caps that required reallocation from other NASA programs
Dynamic pricing model that adjusted development timelines based on annual congressional appropriations
International price discrimination strategy that charged ESA and CSA partners higher percentages as costs increased
Value-based pricing justified by potential scientific discoveries, with unlimited budget flexibility