utskjutning

Utskjutning is a Swedish noun that denotes the act of pushing something outward, projecting, or launching. The exact sense depends on context: it can refer to the launch of a vehicle or spacecraft, a mechanical process where a part is ejected or extended, or a protruding feature on a surface. The word is formed from utskjuta, to shoot out or extend.

In spaceflight and related fields, utskjutning most commonly describes the launch of a rocket, spacecraft, or satellite from a fixed launch site. A typical utskjutning involves planning, a countdown, ignition of propulsion, liftoff, and subsequent flight events such as stage separations and trajectory corrections until the mission reaches its target orbit or trajectory. The term is widely used by space agencies, industry professionals, and media in Swedish discussions of orbital missions and deep-space exploration.

In engineering, manufacturing and design contexts, utskjutning can refer to processes where a component is forced to emerge from tooling, such as a mold or die, or where a part extends outward as part of an assembly or mechanism. It can also describe a physical protrusion or extension on a surface or object, not limited to industrial settings but also descriptive in technical drawings and specifications.

Etymology and usage notes: utskjutning derives from utskjuta, meaning to shoot out or extend. The term is used across technical, aerospace, and descriptive language to convey the idea of outward movement, projection, or initiation of a motion.