Project timeline

Due to COVID-19 our schedule underwent a substantial slip, due to delays in the procurement and to our limited ability to work in our laboratories. 

Date to be operational on sky for Science Verification: mid 2025


Preliminary design review: July 2017

Final design review:            October 2018

AIT & Test in Europe:          Sep-Dec 2022-24

Instrument in Chile:             January 2025

End of Commissioning:       July 2025

SOXS offered to the public: October 2025