> I wonder if for the first time in history one of these space programs can deliver on the original budget? I don't think it would be a first, since previous c

> I wonder if for the first time in history one of these space programs can deliver on the original budget? I don't think it would be a first, since previous contracts (such as COTS and Commercial Crew) were both awarded as fixed price contracts. To my knowledge, SpaceX didn't go back and ask for more money beyond the fixed-price contract. So both of those were already delivered (or are being delivered actively) on budget. But, this award is following in those footsteps to use fixed-price contracts as a way to control costs and ensure the programs don't run wildly overbudget.