Shuttle managers are discussing the viability of extending STS-118’s mission duration capability to 18 or 19 days – if required. The ‘long pole’ evaluation – which includes two repair related EVAs and weather wave offs – would see Endeavour smash the previous mission duration record.
All on orbit repair options are being discussed in direct relation to mitigating the potential of additional processing for Endeavour, once she’s back inside her OPF (Orbiter Processing Facility). Endeavour is deemed safe to return without the repair.