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How does the solid rocket booster jettison system work on an Atlas V?

Is safe booster separation (they call it "jettison") without recontact assured by separation motors, pushers, or what? The Juno Mission Overview refers to "structural thrusters" but that means ...
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Is it possible for the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters (SRB) to hit the Space Shuttle after jettison?

We all know that the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters (SRB) were the pair of large solid rockets used by the United States' NASA Space Shuttle during the first two minutes of its powered flight. ...
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