Mahidhara Nalinimohan (4 August 1933 – 23 October 2005) was an Indian space scientist and writer from Andhra Pradesh.

He was born on 4 August 1933 in Munganda, East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh in a patriotic family.

Having grown up in a house of literary movement, he began writing poetry at the age of 15 years.

After carrying out research in countries like Sweden, Bulgaria, he came to India and joined National Physical Laboratory in New Delhi.

He carried out research on atmospheric changes in the upper ionosphere in the capacity of deputy director of the Laboratory.