Now we really know why astronauts wear them.

Successful Endeavour
Damaged space shuttle lands safely in Florida after drama-filled mission


I'm sure any one of these astronauts would make great spokesman for the following product line.

OK, in the next 10 minutes we'll find out if the heat shields are going to actually work---everybody got your Depends on?

Thank God they made it home safely.

P.S. I may buy some of these for the day I go in for my colonoscopy. Between the laxatives and the GoLytely stuff, I don't know that my sphincter is going to be able to handle the pressure.