Earth/Jupiter (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption An exoplanet with a mass similar to that of Jupiter but with a highly elliptical orbit could have dramatic effects on the orbit of a planet in the same system comparable to Earth, possibly even determining whether the smaller planet is habitable. Credit NASA Usage Restrictions Credit NASA. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.