The AWAKE project is approved by CERN.

The AWAKE underground facility is prepared.

The proton beamline, laser beamline and plasma cell are installed.

AWAKE sends first protons along the beamline.

AWAKE sends first protons through plasma. First proton beam self-modulation observed.

Demonstration of phase-stable seeded self modulation (SSM).

AWAKE electron beamline is ready for operation.

AWAKE sends first electrons to the plasma.

AWAKE accelerates electrons in the plasma wakefield of a proton bunch.

CERN accelerator shutdown period. AWAKE tests will run with laser and electrons only.

CERN accelerator shutdown period. AWAKE upgrades its facility.

AWAKE continues with an upgraded facility.