  The sensitivity and astrometry upgrade ASTRA of the Keck Interferometer is
introduced. After a brief overview of the underlying interferometric
principles, the technology and concepts of the upgrade are presented. The
interferometric dual-field technology of ASTRA will provide the KI with the
means to observe two objects simultaneously, and measure the distance between
them with a precision eventually better than 100 uas. This astrometric
functionality of ASTRA will add a unique observing tool to fields of
astrophysical research as diverse as exo-planetary kinematics, binary
astrometry, and the investigation of stars accelerated by the massive black
hole in the center of the Milky Way as discussed in this contribution.
